CDS certifies GTI's new Merlin ATM

February 17, 2002

NEW ORLEANS -- Columbus Data Services (CDS) and GTI (formerly Greenlink Technologies, Inc.) announce the certification of the new GTI Merlin ATM, along with…

Global Cash Access adds self-exclusion option on ATMs to help problem gamblers

February 17, 2002

LAS VEGAS -- Global Cash Access (GCA), is adding a STEP "self-exclusion" option for problem gamblers to ATMs it now operates.

NDC eCommerce takes new name

February 14, 2002

ATLANTA --  NDC eCommerce, a transaction processor and electronic payments company, will begun operating under its new name, Global Payments Inc., beginning…

U.S. Wireless Data says it expects to break even on EBITDA in 4Q 2002

February 14, 2002

NEW YORK -- U.S. Wireless Data, Inc., a provider of transaction delivery and gateway services for the payment processing industry, says it expects EBITDA loss…

Wisconsin ISO to use TNS software

February 13, 2002

TORONTO -- Green Bay, Wis.-based ISO Cash Depot has purchased the license to TNS Smart Network's Smart Processing Suite, software that will allow Cash Depot to…

DocuCorp enters marketing agreement with BillMatrix

February 11, 2002

DALLAS -- In a new marketing agreement, information solutions provider

UAE switch boosts ATM connectivity

February 10, 2002

ABU DHABI -- The United Arab Emirates inter-bank switch has spread its connectivity to all Gulf Cooperation Council countries - except Saudi Arabia - which…

PULSE reports record transaction volume for 2000

February 6, 2002

HOUSTON -- The PULSE EFT Association processed an all-time high of 48.4 million transactions in December 2000, boosting volume for the year to a record 53…

Core Data, Tranax team on encryption product

February 4, 2002

AMARILLO, Texas -- ATM processor Core Data and ATM manufacturer Tranax (formerly Cross International Technologies) are introducing what they call a simple and…

EDS purchases TransAlliance

January 31, 2002

PLANO, Texas -- Electronic Data Systems has acquired TransAlliance, an EFT company, as part of an aggressive growth strategy to expand its EFT processing…

Filipino banks to roll out Internet-enabled ATM system

January 31, 2002

MANILA, Philippines -- Bancnet, which provides ATM switching services for 34 banks, is rolling out an Internet-based ATM transaction system in the Philippines…

PULSE completes Money Station merger

January 31, 2002

HOUSTON - Now that it has completed its merger with Cincinnati-based Money Station, the PULSE EFT Association staked its claim to the third spot among EFT…

Ending the paper trail

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January 31, 2002

For the first time, a paper check used at a point-of-sale transaction was immediately processed and debited from a customer's checking account in real time.

Australian banks compete to lower fees

January 31, 2002

One of Australia's largest banks announced on Jan. 31 that it would begin trimming transaction fees, setting the stage for a heated competition between the…

Lynk opens services to distributors

January 30, 2002

ATLANTA -- Lynk Systems, Inc. has opened its payment processing and e-commerce services to its ATM distributors. According to the company, this is an effort to…

MPS to acquire 49 percent of Universal Companies

January 30, 2002

CINCINNATI -- Fifth Third Bank's Midwest Payment Systems (MPS) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 49 percent of the outstanding common and preferred…

Fed publishes final fee disclosure reg

January 29, 2002

UK's LINK network processes record number of transactions

January 29, 2002

LONDON -- LINK, the UK's national ATM network, had a record-breaking year in 2000, processing 972 million transactions.

Anti-surcharge bill introduced in Wisconsin

January 29, 2002

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin state Rep. John Lehman is making another attempt at banning convenience fees at ATMs, according to the Milwaukee Journal.

Financial Technologies renews contract with CBC

January 29, 2002

JACKSON, Miss. -- Financial Technologies has renewed its preferred provider contract with Consolidated Buying Company, a marketing cooperative representing…