Diebold launches self-serve vault access, eliminates need for entry keys

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

July 22, 2009

This week Diebold Inc. announced the introduction of its Electronic Vault Attendant Elite, a dual-controlled vault and safe-deposit box access for financial…

How to optimize digital signage in financial institutions

John Ryan's European survey and recent webinar offer insight into digital signage improving messaging in the modern retail bank branch.

NCR reports revenue loss, 91% net decline for the year

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

July 22, 2009

The economic crunch is taking its toll on ATM manufacturers. Earlier this week, Germany-based Wincor Nixdorf announced significant income dips for the second…

Wincor Nixdorf reports declining sales as global economic clinch tightens

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

July 21, 2009

Germany-based ATM manufacturer and IT solutions provider Wincor Nixdorf AG says the global economic crisis has had an adverse impact on its financial results…

Australia's NAB, ISO Cuscal sign deal to create network of 3,100 ATMs

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

July 20, 2009

National Australia Bank Ltd. has joined Cuscal's rediATM network, creating one of the largest ATM networks in Australia.   The joint venture includes more than…

Filipino bank plans to grow ATM network by 87 percent this year

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

July 20, 2009

Business Mirror in the Philippines reports that United Coconut Planters Bank plans to expand its ATM network by 87 percent, adding 191 new units, to meet the…

ATM advertising gets attention in Australia, and from Volkswagen

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

July 20, 2009

Scotland-based i-design, which owns the atmAd platform, has launched its ATM advertising services in Australia, offering the country's banks an opportunity to…

Ask the Experts: ATM refurbishing picks up in wake of economic crunch

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Woody Alderman of Atlanta Computer Group says ATM refurbishing is getting new attention, as FIs cut budgets and go green.

Co-Op targets low-income markets with new ATM and branch program

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

July 19, 2009

Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.-based Co-Op Financial Services is partnering with Express Credit Union, based in Seattle, to launch a program aimed at reaching low…

GRG hopes now is the right time for a U.S. push

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Despite the economy, China's No. 1 ATM manufacturer thinks now is the time for a competitive force in U.S. ATM market.

PULSE extends debit, ATM network deal with U.S. Bank

July 16, 2009

HOUSTON — PULSE has extended its relationship with U.S. Bank in a long-term agreement that provides U.S. Bank customers with PIN debit and ATM services. …

South Africa's Absa bank goes live with BASE24-eps from ACI Worldwide

July 16, 2009

NEW YORK — South Africa-based Absa Group Ltd., a member of the Barclays Group, has gone live on ACI Worldwide Inc.'s BASE24-eps, a software for online payments…

Romanian visitor gets 15 months for ATM skimming in Australia

July 15, 2009

The (Melbourne, Australia) Age: A Romanian farmer who went to Australia has been sentenced in Melbourne for skimming $33,000 from an ATM. Nicolita Pauna, 41…

Three credit unions join Credit Union 24 ATM, POS network

July 15, 2009

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Credit Union 24 has signed Cloverbelt Credit Union of Wisconsin, one of the nation's oldest credit unions, for inclusion in its ATM and POS…

Virginia's Lynrocten Federal Credit Union joins Credit Union 24 ATM, POS network

July 14, 2009

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Credit Union 24 has signed Virginia-based Lynrocten Federal Credit Union, one of the oldest credit unions in the nation, to its ATM and POS…

Applied DNA Sciences touts success of note-marking for CIT businesses in U.K.

July 14, 2009

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Applied DNA Sciences Inc. has successfully completed additional authentications of recovered bank notes for U.K. Police forces, according…

N.H. man charged $23 quadrillion and a fee by B of A

July 14, 2009

The Boston Globe:  Josh Muszynski of New Hampshire says he swiped his Bank of America debit card at a gas station to buy a pack of cigarettes and his bank…

Absa Bank in South Africa equips ATMs with pepper spray

July 13, 2009

Wired: Absa Bank in South Africa has outfitted its ATMs with pepper spray to prevent criminals from bombing or tampering with the machines. But the system…

Ingenico launches the contactless mobile payment terminal

July 13, 2009

FIFE, England — Ingenico has launched the EFT930 Mobile Colour Contactless payment terminal, combining contactless technology with a color screen — paving the…

Banks in Nigeria test the Central Bank, hold out on removal of off-site ATMs

July 12, 2009

Vanguard: While the Central Bank of Nigeria has made the decision to extend the deadline for banks in the country to remove all ATMs from public places, the…