The ATM isn't dying, it's being transformed

'Kicked the bucket? Shuffled off the mortal coil? Joined the choir invisible?' Not the essential, adaptable ATM. 

PAI, Ventura County CU partner to brand ATMs in Rite Aid stores

April 16, 2014

Retail ATM provider Payment Alliance International and Ventura, Calif.-based Ventura County Credit Union have entered an agreement that will place VCCU's brand…

Busting out of the ATM branding rut

by Rebecca Hellmann — Marketing and Sales Coordinator, Welch ATM

The best way to get out of a rut is to change how you think about the problem, according to Josh Streufert, creative director for Weber Marketing Group.

Turning ATM pain points into profits

Just about every ATM operator has the same three wishes: uptime; traffic and cash to grow on. At ATMIA US 2014, Steve Gernes, VP and ISO segment manager at…

ATM benchmarking: The business of growing a business

The ATM Industry Association and Value Partners unveiled the second edition of the organizations' Benchmarking Study and Industry Report. Francesco Burelli…

Texas FI leverages ATM outsourcing to grow its brand

April 9, 2014

Commercial Bank of Texas, a community bank with $530 million in assets, is moving into the north Texas market — without the usual expense that accompanies an…

Long Island FI extends footprint to NYC with branding deal

April 8, 2014

Long Island, N.Y.-based Bridgehampton National Bank has announced the expansion of its ATM network to include 20 BNB-branded ATMs operated by Welch ATM. The…

Euronet doubles Romanian ATM fleet through acquisition

April 8, 2014

Romanian bank Banca Comerciala Carpatica has agreed to sell its fleet of 200 ATMs to Euronet Services SRL, a subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide Inc. BCC also has…

Who's swimming naked?

If you're an IAD, here are four ways to ensure that you won't be exposed when the tide rolls out on EMV.

Cardtronics to support Walgreens prepaid card at ATMs

April 2, 2014

Cardtronics Inc. has extended its ATM services agreement with Walgreens. Under the new terms, Cardtronics will support the Walgreens Balance Financial prepaid…

Global Payments, Caesars expand relationship

April 2, 2014

Global Payments Inc., a provider of payment solutions, has announced the expansion of the company's agreement with Caesars Entertainment Corp. Global Payments…

US IADs remain optimistic despite challenges

by David Tente — Executive Director, USA, ATM Industry Association

It always pleasantly surprises me how optimistic U.S.-based independent ATM deployers are and how committed they are to the industry. This positive attitude…

To increase positive brand image, eliminate negative impressions at the ATM

by Rebecca Hellmann — Marketing and Sales Coordinator, Welch ATM

In the Internet age, negative comments and reviews can go viral in the worst possible sense. Companies scramble to "clean up" customer service issues and draft…

It's go time. Are your techs ready?

by Mark Smith — VP of Financial Solutions, Kahuna ATM Solutions

This year will be remembered for the number of ATM upgrades and replacements that occurred as a result of the migration from Windows XP to Windows 7. But this…

Cardtronics, BBVA Compass strike ATM licensing deal

March 14, 2014

Cardtronics Inc. and BBVA Compass have wrapped up a contract that will allow the bank to put its brand on more than 300 Cardtronics-owned ATMs in HEB stores…

Euronet to acquire international payments provider HiFX

March 14, 2014

E-payments processor and IAD Euronet Worldwide Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire U.K.-based HiFX, a provider of online-initiated international…

The US IAD business gets a pulse check

Fourth annual report examines challenges, concerns, opportunities and outlook for US independents in the ATM business.

Investors bilked out of millions in ATM Ponzi scheme

March 13, 2014

Michael Brendan Ferguson, 44, sits in jail in Santa Clara, Calif., in lieu of $1 million bail, accused of stealing millions from investors in his independent…

3 irrefutable reasons why ISOs must up their game against fraud

by atm Atom — blogger, atmatom

Heartland, Target, Neiman Marcus; Congressional hearings, NRF vs. banks; liability shift deadlines, PCI, processing AIDs – it's enough to make your head spin.

Cardtronics strikes exclusive ATM deal with 192-store Tedeschi chain

March 11, 2014

Cardtronics Inc. and Tedeschi Food Shops have broadened their business agreement with the appointment of the Houston-based IAD as exclusive ATM services…