NCR, Diebold to place ATMs for visually impaired in India

August 12, 2009

NCR Corp. and Diebold Inc. have both announced plans to place ATMs for the visually impaired in India, according to a news report from Livemint.com. …

Hancock Bank signs with NCR for online banking solution, improves small biz needs

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 12, 2009

Hancock Bank, a $7 billion financial institution with branches in Mississippi, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana, has launched a customized online…

Financial Services Trends and Recent Innovations in South Africa: Lessons for the United States

Each innovation presented in this paper highlights strategies that U.S. financial institutions might use to reach lower-income markets such as rewards programs…

Diebold's ATM deposit-automation tech is live in all 50 states

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 11, 2009

After posting profitable second-quarter results, North Canton, Ohio-based Diebold Inc. says its envelope-free deposit technology for ATMs is being used by…

The demise of OS/2 and the introduction of Windows XP-based ATMs herald a new beginning

ATMs are now capable of delivering more value than before. Most vendors have adjusted to the introduction of Windows-based ATMs by porting their applications…

ATM customers come first

In fall 2007, Middletown Valley Bank, a locally owned independent community bank, opened its fifth branch, but this branch had something special — the bank's…

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Travelex says it won't charge ATM fees on withdrawals made with its prepaid travel card

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 4, 2009

Travelex says it will abolish fees for ATM cash withdrawals made with its prepaid Cash Passport card, according to a news story from Finextra. The…

Anti-money laundering regs in Canada could set example for U.S.

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Efforts to combat organized crime and terrorism are taking root in Canada, and industry experts say the U.S. could be next.

Global survey finds that one in five consumers victimized by card fraud

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

July 27, 2009

In a recent consumer survey conducted by ACI Worldwide Inc., 18 percent of the consumers questioned said they have been victims of credit or debit card fraud…

Unbanked government-assistance recipients give thumbs up to Treasury debit program

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

July 21, 2009

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released new survey findings of Social Security recipients, following the launch of the Direct Express Debit MasterCard…

Co-Op targets low-income markets with new ATM and branch program

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

July 19, 2009

Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.-based Co-Op Financial Services is partnering with Express Credit Union, based in Seattle, to launch a program aimed at reaching low…

GRG hopes now is the right time for a U.S. push

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Despite the economy, China's No. 1 ATM manufacturer thinks now is the time for a competitive force in U.S. ATM market.

European banks consider new debit scheme to compete with MasterCard, Visa

July 12, 2009

American Banker: European banks could start a company in October that would develop a debit card system to compete against MasterCard Inc. and Visa Inc. The…

Banks in Nigeria test the Central Bank, hold out on removal of off-site ATMs

July 12, 2009

Vanguard: While the Central Bank of Nigeria has made the decision to extend the deadline for banks in the country to remove all ATMs from public places, the…

MasterCard settles retailer antitrust suit for $335 million

July 12, 2009

TheStreet.com: MasterCard Worldwide Inc. plans to pay $335 million to settle a class action suit alleging it violated federal antitrust regulations. MasterCard…

CreditCall provides Java community with EMV kernel

July 9, 2009

BRISTOL, England — Developers who use Java can now take advantage of EmvJ — a Java version of CreditCall's successful EMV kernels for Windows and embedded…

Card use picks up in Australia, but cash still dominates most transactions

July 7, 2009

WA Today (Australia): Australia remains a cash-based society but the use of plastic credit and debit cards is growing. A Reserve Bank of Australia study of…

Paysafecard lets users buy online shopping vouchers at ATMs

July 5, 2009

Ecommerce Journal: Online payment-services provider Paysafecard has partnered with Spanish bank Caixa Galicia and the Spanish processing partner TelePay to…

BAI optimistic about RD, despite economy

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Historically known as being the premier ATM event of the year, this year's RD expo in Boston is likely to have fewer exhibitors but more interaction.

Woodforest Financial Group signs with Transoft for SaaS cash management solution

July 1, 2009

CARY, N.C. — Transoft International, provider of currency supply chain management solutions, has signed Woodforest Financial Group on for its OptimizeCF…