InteliSpend launches Visa prepaid business card

January 3, 2012

InteliSpend Prepaid Solutions today announced its new Expense Visa Prepaid Card, which offers spending limits, transactional reports and is supported by…

Commentary: Card Hub's CEO offers 6 credit predictions for 2012

Papadimitriou says not to expect any more financial reform legislation this year.

Consumer Reports banking investigation says more customer fees on the way

January 2, 2012

According to a Consumer Reports banking industry investigation, consumers are likely to encounter fee hikes and tougher account requirements while the economy…

ATMmarketplace's top 10 headlines of 2011

ADA, EMV and a woman beating an ATM with a shoe were among the most popular stories of the year.

Prepaid expected to boom in 2012

December 26, 2011

According to CardRatings.com, 2012 will see a boom in prepaid debit cards due to increasing popularity among consumers.

Cash withdrawals in South Africa will peak this week

December 20, 2011

The latest cash withdrawal statistics released by Spark ATM Systems, a South African independent ATM deployer, show that holiday season spending for December…

New report identifies banking, payments trends for 2012

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Key developments revolve around mobile and EMV.

Report assesses prepaid market in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

December 13, 2011

Research and Markets today announced the availability of a new report on the prepaid payment card market from Global Prepaid Exchange, "Prepaid Market…

Report: Smart card shipments expected to grow 12 percent through 2014

December 12, 2011

Reportlinker.com today released a new market research report outlining the smart card forecast through 2014. According to the report, the global smart card…

Forecast 2012: Financial institutions will invest heavily in mobile banking

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

A new survey reveals FIs' interest in mobile P2P payments and remote deposit capture.

Spark Cash Index shows cash withdrawal increase across South Africa

December 5, 2011

The latest statistics released by Spark ATM Systems, a South African independent ATM deployer, reveal that average cash withdrawal values across the country…

Reports offer conflicting forecasts on installed ATM growth

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

One report attributes growth to next-generation machines, while the other points to cash demand.

ATM security threats diversify

by Dominic Hirsch — manager, Retail Banking Research

The world's largest ATM security conference (ATM Security 2011) was held in London last month and it is clear that ATM security is still a major issue.

ATM Comparison Guide 2012 offers guidance for current, future business climate

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Detailed specs were gathered from manufacturers to provide purchasing decision assistance.

Nigerian ATM cardholders reach 10 million

November 20, 2011

According to Vanguard.com, the number of ATM cardholders in Nigeria has reached 10 million, as announced by Interswitch's director of payment and business…

Report: U.S. accounts for 47 percent of world's debit card fraud losses

November 20, 2011

The U.S. currently accounts for 47 percent of global credit and debit card fraud even though it generates only 27 percent of the total volume of purchases and…

Wincor Nixdorf working with German Federal Ministry on ATM security research project

November 15, 2011

According to Finextra.com, biometric technology provider Morpho is working with Wincor Nixdorf, the University of Paderborn and data security company Achelos…

Canadian smartphone owners expect to use mobile banking in next 24 months

Large percentage say they still prefer online or traditional banking methods.

EAST publishes third European fraud update for 2011

Cash trapping is on the rise and the U.S. remains at the top for skimming losses.

Three things issuers should consider before migrating to EMV

by Terry Dooley — SVP & CIO, ITS, Inc

The hot topic in the payments industry today is the recent push by the major card associations for moving to EMV in the U.S. The transition to EMV will be a…