'EMV BITES!'

You might agree with EMV detractors, but what really matters is that MasterCard and Visa have decided that it has value in combatting fraud at the ATM.

Allpoint surcharge-free ATMs to accept deposits

June 18, 2014

Retail ATM operator Cardtronics Inc. has announced plans to add deposit-taking capability to 2,500 of its Allpoint surcharge-free ATMs in the U.S. by the end…

Interactive Banker and the branch of the future

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

NCR Interactive Banker joins the ranks of new ATM and self-service technologies that are reframing the image of the traditional bank branch.

Elan certifies Diebold video teller, in-lobby teller devices

June 16, 2014

Elan is one of the first processors to approve the Opteva 923 In-Lobby Teller for integration into branch environments; the terminal offers customers a…

Lloyds, RBC to lift ATM restriction for basic accountholders in the UK

June 13, 2014

Reversing course, RBS and Lloyds have announced that customers who own basic bank accounts will be allowed to carry out transactions at other banks’ ATMs.

EMV, HCE, BLE will drive adoption of NFC in the USA

June 12, 2014

Are tap-and-go transactions ever going to be a reality in the U.S.? Yes they are, said speakers at last week’s 2014 NFC Solutions Summit in Austin — and sooner…

Indian FIs hope to extend 'on-us only' transactions to off-us ATMs

June 12, 2014

India is exploring the feasibility of allowing ATM users to carry out certain transactions (e.g., deposits, utility payments and digital TV recharge) currently…

Cash: Reassuringly popular!

by Ron Delnevo — Chairman, Cash and Card World

Cash is the "good news" payment method.

Rankings released for June’s '10 best EMV compliance consultants'

June 12, 2014

Topcreditcardprocessors.com has ranked the 10 best EMV compliance consulting firms for the month of June, evaluating member consultants to determine which ones…

Big-ticket purchases boost credit card use in May

June 11, 2014

First Data Corp. has released its First Data SpendTrend analysis for May 1–30, 2014, compared with May 2–31, 2013. The numbers showed a marked increase in…

Study: The bulk of US payment cards will be EMV enabled within 17 months

June 10, 2014

By the end of 2015, 70 percent of credit cards and 41 percent of debit cards in the United States will be EMV enabled, according to a new report from research…

I might be small but I’m your newest customer!

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

For me, June is dominated by the huge big-tent marketing event, 2014 HP Discover, that HP holds in Las Vegas. I am on my way — more than likely participating …

Banco do Brasil intros an ATM access solution for international travelers

June 9, 2014

Barely more than a week away from the start of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, Banco do Brasil Americas and payment processor i2c Inc. have launched a…

In the UK, cash still dominates

June 6, 2014

A new industry report, “U.K. Cash & Cash Machines 2014,” has confirmed the strong role that both of the subjects in its title play for Britons. The study…

Flite supplements ATM services portfolio with mobile RDC solution

June 6, 2014

Flite Banking Centers LLC is expanding from its roots in ATM-based products and services into the realm of mobile banking solutions with a new customizable…

First Data, Union Bank strike long-term ATM-driving agreement

June 3, 2014

Payment technology and services provider First Data and San Francisco-based Union Bank N.A. have finalized a multi-year agreement for ATM driving, debit…

India's off-us ATM fees poised for a big jump

June 3, 2014

ATM cardholders in India soon could be in for a significant cut in free off-us transactions — from five per month to two. What's more, they could find…

Retailers ready to go one more round in debit card fee fight

June 3, 2014

Merchants aren’t ready to throw in the towel quite yet. On Monday, the National Association of Convenience Stores and the National Retail Federation announced…

PCI Security Standards Council seeks proposals for 2015 special interest groups

June 2, 2014

The PCI Security Standards Council has announced the start of the PCI special interest group proposal period for 2015 projects. Beginning today through July 7…

Aussie police chief blames tap-and-go for 5% increase in crime

June 2, 2014

They might be convenient, but do we really want NFC-enabled “tap-and-go” ATMs? Police chief commissioner Ken Lay of Victoria State, Australia, thinks…