Twitter and the social media craze: Where do banks and ATMs fit?

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Scott Mills, a public relations specialist for the financial-services industry, says Twitter offers credit unions and banks a real-time way to improve member…

ATM 'skimming' case may be part of a ring

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 15, 2009

The (Southern California) Daily Breeze reports that a Citibank ATM breach in the Manhattan Beach area may be connected to a crime ring out of Romania. The…

The mobile connection: FIs can use the ATM to bring consumers into mobile banking

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

NCR's Barbara Cure says ATMs offer a great way to collect more information about consumers, and should be used as a means to enhance mobile banking offers.

ATMmarketplace.com, BBS host 'Remote key loading for ATMs' webinar

October 8, 2009

ATMmarketplace.com and BBS Denmark are hosting a webinar entitled "Remote key loading for ATMs: Enhancing security, unlocking efficiency," Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. …

ABA says U.S. consumers are paying fewer fees for ATMs, overdrafts

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 7, 2009

Despite the barrage of media reports claiming consumers are more susceptible to higher overdraft and ATM fees than ever before, the American Bankers…

ATM fees climbing for non-customers, study finds

October 7, 2009

Bankrate.com reports that the average ATM fee for non-customers rose 12.6 percent this year to $2.22, according to results of its annual survey.   The report…

ATMIA realigns strategy, ATM focus for 2010 and beyond

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

After a few financially trying months, ATMIA CEO Mike Lee says the international ATM association expects new initiatives and restructuring to have a positive…

Prepaid options examined for high fees, putting unbanked at disadvantage

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 6, 2009

Products targeted at the unbanked continue to carry high fees, according to a joint reporting project from The New York times and PBS's "Frontline." The two…

Proposed legislation and a pending lawsuit push FIs to re-evaluate ATM, debit overdraft fees

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 5, 2009

U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd tells The Buffalo News he is drafting legislation that would require banks to get customer permission before…

Mobile banking pushes FIs to look beyond simple transactions, enhance user experience

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Commentary: Diebold Inc.'s Bob Usner says the mobile channel will be the catalyst for strengthening consumer relationships with banks and credit unions.

'Reverse' ATM caters to Portland's unbanked

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 4, 2009

Residents in Portland, Ore., now have a chance to deposit more cash rather than withdraw it.   According to a news story from Portland's KGW-TV, Channel 8, a…

FDIC taps Huntington Bank to take over small Michigan FI

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 4, 2009

Business First of Columbus reports that Michigan-based Warren Bank, $400 million in assets, has been taken over by Huntington Bancshares Inc., $51 billion in…

Check imaging hits India via ATMs from Diebold and NCR

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 4, 2009

The Economic Times reports that imaging ATMs are hitting New Delhi, India, thanks to the efforts of Diebold Inc. and NCR Corp.   State Bank of India, the…

U.S. credit unions have a marketing advantage

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

John Berra, marketing director for Credit Union Conferences, says the economic downturn could work in credit unions' favor, if they have enough marketing savvy…

Privier adds international codes to money-transfer offer at ATMs

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 1, 2009

Privier says it has enhanced its FormFree system to include international calling codes.   According to Privier, the enhancement is expected to streamline…

BAI says exhibitor shifts won't hurt November event

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

CEO Debbie Bianucci says BAI's annual Retail Delivery Expo will remain relevant, but its focus and mission must evolve.

ATM ISOs look to kiosks for deployment, transactional growth

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

U.S. ISOs are thinking outside the ATM box, pursuing new revenue streams through DVD- and financial-kiosk deployments.

Wells, Chase, B of A cut back on debit overdraft fees

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 24, 2009

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that pressure from lawmakers pushed three top U.S. banks to cut back on the overdraft fees they collect when their customers…

NYCE signs with Select-a-Branch to expand surcharge-free ATM access

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 24, 2009

NYCE Payments Network LLC has signed with Pennsylvania-based Select-A-Branch ATM Network LLC, an ATM ISO that offers a multibranding feature for banks and…

Global survey reveals bankers fear budget cuts could open door for fraud

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 24, 2009

Ireland-based Norkom Technologies says bankers throughout the world expect their institutions' vulnerability to fraud to increase, as many have cut back on…