For Cardtronics, 'a choppier year than usual' ahead

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

After a long run of smooth sailing, Cardtronics hits choppy waters in Q1 as it navigates software issues, EMV and the integration of its largest-ever…

The tyranny of economic morons

It seems the only real requirement for election to public office anymore is the complete and utter ignorance of basic economics. The latest poster child has…

FICO nixes NAC number-fixing claims on retail ATM compromise

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

On March 29, FICO released stats showing that nonbank ATMs accounted for the majority of card compromises in 2016. NAC fired back with a memo accusing FICO of…

Is that kiosk ADA compliant? Who knows?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

When new ADA regs were released in 2010, touch screens in self-service devices weren't that much of a thing. They are now, and determining what compliance…

Is a cash contraction coming?

As many as 100,000 non-EMV ATMs in the US could go dark after Oct. 1, and that could have a serious impact on consumer access to cash.

Conference preview: ATMIA US 2016

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

For its upcoming conference in The Big Easy, the ATM Industry Association has assembled a hard-hitting lineup of timely, on-topic workshops, breakouts and…

4 ways to avoid tossing your old ATM

With the EMV deadline looming, up to half of the nation's ATMs could be headed to the dump. But that's probably not the best place for them, and there are…

Fearless 2016 projections

No matter where you sit in the payments field, buckle up and be prepared for what could be a wild ride.

Is it time for French FIs to say 'Oui!' to independent ATMs?

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Exclusion from the national ATM network has effectively barred IADs from the French market and prevented consumers — and FIs — from reaping the benefits of…

Can anything stop Cardtronics?

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

The ATM operator surged ahead in Q2 with lots of good news about earnings — and one piece of really bad news from 7-Eleven.

7-Eleven, Cardtronics to part ways in US

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

The loss of its largest merchant account could create a gaping hole in Cardtronics' US portfolio when the company's current agreement with the c-store chain…

Torching mom and pop

With the major card schemes looking to offload up to $6B in annual card fraud beginning this year, the EMV risks to 'mom-and-pops' will grow exponentially.

Cardtronics Q1 chalks up 26th quarter of YOY growth

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

If cash is dead, how is Cardtronics making so darned much of it?

Is your bank missing the payoffs of surcharge-free ATMs?

Fees are the No. 1 reason why consumers change FIs, and ATM fees are especially despised. Here are two ways to cut ATM fees and encourage consumer stickiness.

Jackpotting in the retail ATM sector

We all know about the $1 billion multibank ATM heist via malware. But if you're a retail IAD or ISO, there's an even scarier one you should definitely be aware…

Migrating ATMs to EMV: It's more than a matter of time and money

Most deployers understand that conversion to EMV involves considerable time and expense, but not all understand that it also involves operational adjustments.

The ATM industry's foreign fee fiasco

Are financial institutions shooting themselves in the foot by charging their customers to use other providers' ATMs?

A small operator's guide to basic ATM care

Basic machine care isn't all that complicated. Here are five steps you can take to help ensure that your machine is always available (and inviting) to…

New guide caters to restaurateurs, retailers looking to boost income with ATMs

'How to Profit from ATMs: A Guide for Retailers and Restaurateurs' delivers 40 pages packed with essential information about the business of owning, operating…

Cardtronics continues its upward course through Q2

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

With profits up 25 percent year-over-year, Cardtronics is looking like a company with plenty of blue sky ahead.