Multi-purpose cards set to replace ATM cards in Malaysia

February 20, 2002

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysian banking authorities expect to begin replacing six million ATM cards with a chip-based Payment Multi-Purpose Card (PMPC) next…

Multi-purpose cards set to replace ATM cards in Malaysia

February 20, 2002

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysian banking authorities expect to begin replacing six million ATM cards with a chip-based Payment Multi-Purpose Card (PMPC) next…

Chile's BancoEstado undertakes ambitious expansion

February 19, 2002

Jaime Estevez, the dynamic chairman of Chile's BancoEstado, is leading the state bank's modernization efforts. A link with the RedBanc ATM network is expected…

National Commerce acquires First Union, Wachovia branches, ATMs

February 18, 2002

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis-based National Commerce Financial Corp. (NCF) has acquired 37 First Union and Wachovia branches and corresponding ATMs in North…

Tech group introduces Java-based banking interface

February 17, 2002

NEW ORLEANS -- A coalition of technology and financial services companies has introduced an open platform input/output standard designed to improve…

Bank of America installs talking ATMs in Fla.

February 17, 2002

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Bank of America has installed Florida's first talking ATMs in nine cities across the state.

New Zealand bank raises rates despite new competition

February 17, 2002

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - One of New Zealand's leading banks has responded to the launch of a rival bank in unexpected fashion by raising its ATM transaction…

Cingular deploys NCR self-service bill payment kiosks in $2.5M deal

February 14, 2002

ATLANTA - In a deal worth $2.5 million,

Standard Chartered Bank adds ATMs in Uganda

February 14, 2002

UGANDA -- The Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has installed four ATMs in new locations in Uganda, bringing its number of ATMs in that country to 11, the largest…

Commerce Bancorp joins NYCE network, gains greater ATM presence

February 13, 2002

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. -- Cherry Hill, N. J.-based Commerce Bancorp Inc. has joined the

PNC adds more university ATMs

February 13, 2002

STATE COLLEGE -- PNC Bank has entered into an agreement with The Pennsylvania State University to operate six additional ATMs on the school's University Park…

E-Trade introduces no-fee ATMs

February 12, 2002

The stakes are high in E-Trade Group Inc.'s entry into the ATM business.

Korean bank strike leaves ATMs empty

February 12, 2002

ILSAN, South Korea - Strikes by union employees at two major banks in South Korea have left thousands of ATMs without cash, according to the Associated Press.

Toyota ponders role in Ito-Yokado bank

February 11, 2002

TOKYO -- Japan's largest automaker may take a cruise into the banking industry.

Oh Canada! NCR Will Manage 4,700 ATMs for Royal Bank

February 10, 2002

DAYTON, OHIO - NCR Corp. (NYSE: NCR) completed a seven-year agreement with Canada's largest financial institution to manage its entire network of 4,700 ATMs.

Bank of America hits high marks for online banking

February 10, 2002

Online banking is making big strides at Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). The Charlotte-based banking giant said the number of customers banking online now exceeds…

E-Trade buys a lender

February 10, 2002

MENLO PARK, Calif. – E-TRADE Group Inc. (Nasdaq: EGRP) is adding an online mortgage originator, LoansDirect, to its roster. The acquisition further enhances…

Spanish bank pushes services to ATMs

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February 6, 2002

Caja Madrid is taking a bold step by moving many of its over-the-counter services to ATMs, a move that could be copied by banks worldwide in the near future.

Florida bank pulls ATMs in 3 states

February 6, 2002

BankAtlantic will remove 349 ATMs in Florida, Alabama and Georgia retail stores because the machines aren't meeting earnings expectations. The Miami Herald…

Access For All: A Follow-Up

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

February 6, 2002

A meeting of ATM Industry professionals and blind advocacy groups didn't resolve any issues, but the dialogue was encouraging.