SHAZAM launches Pentagon mobile payment application

January 26, 2012

The SHAZAM network has launched the Adaptive Payments Pentagon mobile POS payments application, the company announced yesterday in a press release at…

Saudi Arabia's Skyband gets processing upgrade

January 26, 2012

Skyband, a merchant acquiring service and end-to-end payment processor in Saudi Arabia, has upgraded its payments processing network with the TraxcomSecure…

Barcelona bank rolls out major tap and go program

January 23, 2012

Spain’s largest retail bank, La Caixa, has begun deployment of contactless payment cards and terminals across Barcelona, said a report at ft.com. The move…

Siri's functionality may some day extend to ATMs

January 20, 2012

The patent office has made public Apple's patent for its iPhone bot, revealing some of the company's plans for Siri's future, according to a report at the…

Digital banking to be favored transaction method by 2015

January 15, 2012

By 2015, ATM deployers may find themselves working even harder to maintain their ATM transaction numbers. By then, bank customers will mainly use digital…

MagTek introduces Qwick Codes Mobile Wallet

January 15, 2012

MagTek, an electronic payments security technology developer, has announced the availability of the Qwick Codes Mobile Wallet. Qwick Codes are one-time use…

Keynotes announced for Smart Card Alliance 2012 Payments Summit

January 8, 2012

Senior experts from MasterCard Worldwide, Visa Inc., Isis and PayPal will headline the Smart Card Alliance 2012 Payments Summit, the Smart Card Alliance today…

New report identifies banking, payments trends for 2012

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Key developments revolve around mobile and EMV.

Mobile payment company unveils feature that offers users instant 'cash'

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Is Dwolla's 'Instant' a threat to ATMs?

Forecast 2012: Financial institutions will invest heavily in mobile banking

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

A new survey reveals FIs' interest in mobile P2P payments and remote deposit capture.

Commentary: Self-serve, mobile payment options provide convenience for customers

Through automation, service providers reduce operational risks, and improve reconciliation and auditing.

B of A emerging payments VP says mobile is at tipping point

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

John Thomas talks about the future of mobile financial services.

Indian central bank approves ATM to mobile money transfers

November 9, 2011

The Hindu online reports the Reserve Bank of India, India's central bank, has allowed the National Payments Corporation of India, an umbrella organization of…

Opinions on U.S. EMV implementation differ at ATM, Debit & Prepaid Forum

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

A risk management consultant urges adoption, while major bank and ATM players express resistance.

BAI 2011: The new tablet-style ATM from Nautilus Hyosung

Rob Evans demonstrates the tablet-style interface of the Monimax ATM from Nautilus Hyosung, which can capitalize on the increasing popularity of mobile…

Smart Card Alliance Payments Summit 2012 will offer 'all payments' agenda

October 17, 2011

The Smart Card Alliance today announced that its Payments Summit will return for 2012 with an "all payments" agenda, covering every leading transaction…

Fiserv launches new mobile banking suite

September 14, 2011

Fiserv Inc. yesterday announced the new Mobiliti mobile banking, alerting and payments suite that combines Mobile Money from Fiserv, and BankAnywhere from the…

Mobile banking offers customers convenience, control

One in two Americans will have a smartphone by Christmas.

Visa announces three initiatives to push EMV adoption in U.S.

August 8, 2011

Visa Inc. today announced its plans to push the migration to EMV contact and contactless chip technology in the United States. The credit card giant said in a…

Capital One introduces mobile banking app for Android

July 31, 2011

Capital One has released a mobile banking app for the Android platform. Capital One customers with devices running Android 1.6-2.3 will be able to check…