NACStech highlights self-service

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

NACStech pulled more attendees and exhibitors than it has since 2001 - a reflection of c-store operators' growing interest in self-service technology.

FI offers no-charge ATM access at any bank

May 31, 2005

Daily Business News: Cardinal State Bank is offering no-charge ATM access to all of its checking account customers. Transactions at any bank-owned and operated…

KeyCorp's ATM network grows

May 31, 2005

Dayton Business Journal: Cleveland-based KeyCorp is partnering with Genpass Inc.'s MoneyPass EFT Network to provide an additional 12,000 ATMs to Key's Agent…

New card replaces travelers checks

May 30, 2005

The (San Jose, Calif.) Mercury News: American Express is plugging the Travelers Cheque Card, a new stored-value card with some interesting features.

TNB launches ATM solution for credit unions

May 30, 2005

DALLAS - TNB Card Services has introduced a one-source solution for ATM terminal-driving and PIN-secured and signature debit-card processing for credit unions.

Reaching the unbanked: Learning from South Africa's FIs

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

May 25, 2005

Over the last decade, South African banks have made strides in reaching the unbanked and financially underserved. But how effective have the efforts been, and…

The times, are they a-changin'?

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, ISMG Corp.

May 24, 2005

The ATM industry is expected to undergo more change over the next five to 10 years than it's undergone in the last three decades. But change is relative …

British Parliament questions ATM fees

May 24, 2005

ITV: In the wake of a treasury committee report critical of the increase in British ATMs that charge a fee, some members of Parliament are challenging banks…

Co-Op Network, Instant Cash ATM open gateway link

May 24, 2005

ONTARIO, Calif. - Co-Op Network, the nation's largest credit union EFT network, and the Instant Cash ATM network have opened a gateway link, according to a…

Iraq gets first credit cards; ATM network on the way

May 24, 2005

Los Angeles Times: The Trade Bank of Iraq on May 24 issued the country's first credit and debit cards, from Visa International Inc., at a ceremony in Baghdad.

Global Axcess reports revenue increase in 1Q

May 22, 2005

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. - Global Axcess Corp., an electronic financial-transaction processing company, reported financial results May 17 for the first quarter of…

Fee-charging ATMs on the rise in UK

May 18, 2005

BBC News: The number of ATMs in the United Kingdom that charge fees for cash withdraws jumped last year, according to the Association for Payment Clearing…

Cards, cards everywhere: ATMIA addresses the growing stored-value market

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

May 17, 2005

As the lines separating debit, ATM and stored-value cards blur, the industry is faced with ever-increasing challenges. ATMIA founded its Debit Council earlier…

Genpass' sale was no big surprise

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

May 17, 2005

The announcement of Genpass Inc.'s sale May 10 didn't come as a big surprise. But U.S. Bank flew beneath the radar of some analysts as the acquirer.

Surcharging hits Mexico

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

For more than seven years, Jorge Fernandez has been laying the groundwork for off-premise ATMs with convenience fees in Mexico. Now, finally, after months and…

TNS signs deal with regional c-store chain

May 15, 2005

RESTON, Va. - Transaction Network Services Inc. (NYSE: TNS), a network and data communications provider for transaction-oriented applications, signed a deal to…

PRE Solutions files suit against Dynamic for contract breach

May 15, 2005

ATLANTA - PRE Solutions Inc., which provides prepaid transaction-processing solutions for retailers, announced May 16 in a news release that it has filed a…

ATM backlash drops off in UK

May 12, 2005

icWales: The backlash against ATMs that charge consumers for withdrawing money is weakening, a leading operator of ATMs said May 13.

EUFISERV opens ATM gateway to China

May 12, 2005

SHANGHAI, China - China UnionPay and European Savings Banks Financial Services signed a deal to allow China UnionPay cardholders access to participating…

TNS acquires FusionPoint

May 12, 2005

RESTON, Va. - Transaction Network Services Inc., which provides business-critical network and data communications services for transaction-oriented…