Banks on the warpath: Ignoring ATM saturation

Banks have doubled their efforts to capture market identity, provide customer convenience, and profit from surcharges. by Ryan DuBosar, contributing editor

Northern exposure

One of the first retailers to embrace ATMs, 7-Eleven now has the largest retail network in the U.S., with nearly 5,000 machines. A partnership with Canadian…

California S&L deploys Fujitsu ATMs

March 7, 2002

LA JOLLA, Calif. -- Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., based in Newport Beach, Calif., has completed a rollout of more than 200 Fujitsu Model 701…

Citizens Bank to participate in Michigan EBT program

March 7, 2002

FLINT, Mich. -- Citizens Bank will participate in the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program for Michigan Family Independence Agency (FIA) customers.

Firstar installs 38 ATMs in Jr. Food Stores

March 7, 2002

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Firstar, a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, is installing 38 ATMs in Jr. Food Stores in 19 cities throughout Southern Kentucky and Central…

E*TRADE Access purchases CA$HWAVE contracts

March 6, 2002

PORTLAND, Ore. -- E*TRADE Access, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of E*TRADE Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGRP) has purchased an ATM contract portfolio from San…

Diebold makes play for off-site market with ATM franchise program

March 6, 2002

NORTH CANTON, Ohio -- Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD) is introducing the first-ever ATM franchise program in an attempt to get more of its machines into…

TRM gets tech grant from Scottish government

March 6, 2002

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TRM Corporation (Nasdaq: TRMM), a provider of ATMs for retail locations, has received a grant from three Scottish government agencies…

NCR intros ATM management software

March 6, 2002

DAYTON, Ohio -- NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) has released @tmEASE, new software designed to allow for easier setup and ownership of retail ATMs.

Nationwide Money signs agreement with Gaylord Entertainment

March 6, 2002

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Nationwide Money Services, a subsidiary of Global Axcess Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: GLXS), says it has signed a five-year ATM…

Colorado, Utah 7-Eleven stores to get Amex ATMs

March 5, 2002

DENVER -- The 7-Eleven convenience store chain will remove about 350 ATMs owned by financial institutions this summer and replace them with machines owned by…

CIBC adds Safeway grocery chain to its E-banking network, using ATMs to garner more customers

March 5, 2002

MONTREAL -- The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ("CIBC") added U.S.-based Safeway Inc. to its E-banking network yesterday, less than a week after selling…

Legislator drops effort to ban ATMs from casinos

March 5, 2002

WASHINGTON -- Rep. John LaFalce, a Democrat from New York, abandoned his effort to ban ATMs from casino floors after learning that House Banking Committee…

Greenland Corporation, ACS Retail Solutions team on check cashing processing

March 5, 2002

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- Greenland Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: GLCP) has signed systems development and work agreements with ACS' (NYSE: ACS) Retail Solutions…

PayStar Communications teams with Advants, Inc. to offer Internet terminals

March 5, 2002

LODI, Calif. -- PayStar Communications Corporation (OTCBB:PYST), a Nevada corporation and a provider of pay telephone services, cashless ATM machines and…

Frisco Bay expands Canadian ATM network

March 5, 2002

MONTREAL -- Frisco Bay Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ : FBAY), announced that Frisco/ATMS, the joint venture between Frisco Bay Industries Ltd. and G.M. Automated…

Financial Technologies in deal with U-Pak-It, Progressive Bank

March 5, 2002

JACKSON, Miss. -- Financial Technologies has entered into a joint venture with U-Pak-It Stores and Progressive Bank. Under the agreement, ATMs may be deployed…

TRM announces 2nd quarter results

March 5, 2002

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TRM Corporation (Nasdaq: TRMM) reported revenue of $19.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2000, an increase of 12 percent over revenue…

Japanese retailers apply for bank license; will use ATMs to reach customers

March 5, 2002

TOKYO -- Japanese retail giant Ito-Yokado Co Ltd has filed for a license to break into the banking sector, becoming the first non-financial firm to do so since…

Canadian ISO deal: Cash N Go acquires ABM Direct

March 5, 2002

EDMONTON, Alberta Canada -- Canadian ISO Cash N Go Ltd has acquired another Canadian ISO, Hamilton, Ontario-based ABM Direct.