Canada to unveil the first in a series of polymer banknotes

Polymer banknotes are better for ATMs because they don't shed tiny bits of ink and dust that can disable ATMs by confusing the machine's optical readers, say…

Finland the pioneer, Sweden the catalyst

by Dominic Hirsch — manager, Retail Banking Research

It is not an easy decision for banks to agree to pool their ATMs – they are, after all, giving up control of one of their key channels. So what is it about the…

South African ATM deployer reports sharp drop in ATM cash withdrawals in May

June 5, 2011

Spark ATM Systems' Spark Cash Index today reported a sharp drop in the average ATM cash withdrawal in May compared with April. The average cash withdrawal in…

2011 ATM Software Trends and Analysis

In this guide, sponsored by KAL ATM Software, learn how advances in technology, economic turmoil, demographic changes and regulatory uncertainty have changed…

Presented by KAL ATM Software GmbH

Easter holiday boosts ATM cash withdrawals in South Africa

Cash withdrawals from ATMs in April 2011 were higher because of the combined 11-day holiday of Easter and Workers' Day breaks.

Diebold reports drop in first–quarter net income as operating losses grow in Europe

Diebold's stock had one of the largest percentage decreases among companies traded on the Big Board.

Refining ATM Density

by Dominic Hirsch — manager, Retail Banking Research

During the recent China ATMs 2011 conference in Beijing Huang Jianjun from Agricultural Bank of China presented a chart that captured my imagination. It showed…

ATM-skimming losses drop, but some European countries report higher incidents

April 11, 2011

The European ATM Security Team (EAST) today reported a 14 percent drop in ATM-related fraud losses in 2010 because of fewer card-skimming attacks, but it…

Spark ATM Systems reports better-than-expected cash withdrawals in March

April 6, 2011

Spark ATM Systems, a South Africa-based independent ATM deployer (IAD), today reported that its cash index for March was slightly above the same period last…

Poll: ATM operators want to integrate mobile and Internet services

The 2011 survey found that investment in the ATM channel has increased in the last two years, according to more than half of the survey respondents.

Bank Machine installs 300th fiver-only ATM and sets sights on number 400

Bank Machine’s ATMs will dispense around 75 million five-pound banknotes this year.

Forum to develop open standards for alternative payments

March 23, 2011

The International Payments Forum Tuesday announced the formation of the ATM Integrated Payments Standards Forum (IPSF), which will develop an open…

ATMIA Europe will hold accessibility conference

March 14, 2011

The ATM Industry Association Europe will hold its inaugural forum on ATM innovation and accessibility April 12 in Barcelona, Spain. "ATMIA Europe is bringing…

Spark ATM Systems reports a drop in ATM cash withdrawals

March 14, 2011

Spark ATM Systems, a South Africa-based independent ATM deployer, yesterday reported a drop in average cash withdrawals in February compared with January. The…

Report: Wincor Nixdorf is the leader in automated deposit functionality in Western Europe

March 13, 2011

Wincor Nixdorf AG has installed more ATMs with automated deposit functionality than its competitors in Western Europe, according to a research report released…

Installed ATM base is expected to reach 3.1 million units by 2015

As deployment of ATMs continues to grow, the machines are expected to do more than dispense cash.

Access Cash purchases Canadian rival as buying spree continues

In addition to Access Cash and Cash N Go, the company also owns GAB EZEE ATM.

Spark ATM Systems reports decline in January cash withdrawals

February 14, 2011

Spark ATM Systems, a South Africa-based independent ATM deployer, yesterday reported a more than 9 percent drop in the average ATM cash withdrawal during…

Level Four survey looks at ATM trends

February 8, 2011

Level 4 Software Ltd. is conducting an online survey to determine ATM trends. The survey, which is available on LinkedIn Groups for the ATM Industry…

Another BRIC in the Wall of Cash

by Mike Lee — CEO of the ATM Industry Association, ATM Industry Association

The combined economic output of Brazil, China, India and Russia could eclipse the total output of the current richest countries of the world.