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FIS, Cardtronics enable cardless ATM withdrawals at 11K machines

April 5, 2019

Independent ATM deployer Cardtronics PLC has completed integration with FIS Cardless Cash, according to a press release. 

The company said that 11,000 ATMs have been enabled for cardless transactions at store locations of 66 different U.S. retailers up until now, with an additional 8,000 ATMs to follow over the next several months. 

Cardless Cash leverages the FIS mobile banking app to allow consumers to access cash without having to use a bankcard. 

Consumers prestage their cardless transaction within the app — which includes an ATM locator. Once at the ATM, the user selects Cardless Cash from the ATM menu, and the machine generates a QR code. 

The user scans the displayed QR code in the app to trigger cash dispensing. Finally, an electronic withdrawal receipt for the transaction is sent to the app.

"The beauty of Cardless Cash is that consumers can just use the mobile phones in their hands, no card required," said Brad Nolan, executive vice president of Allpoint Solutions. "The use of QR code technology negates the need for costly ATM hardware upgrades."

"We're pleased with the progress that has been made in integrating FIS Cardless Cash across the Cardtronics ATM network," said Rob Lee, head of digital and banking at FIS. "For FIS customers, this partnership extends the channels available for Cardless Cash as these Cardtronics ATMs also participate in the FIS NYCE Payments Network."