2015 IAD poll reveals jump in EMV readiness, continued concerns about cost

February 26, 2015

The annual study gauged the top concerns and issues of independent ATM deployers across the United States.

New global report highlights ATM industry trends

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Released this week, the free report examines global perceptions about current influences and future directions in the ATM market.

Study: Use of mobile by young customers will drive change in retail banking

February 13, 2015

A new study predicts that with the next five years mobile will become the No. 1 channel for millennials and younger consumers.

In cash we trust: UK consumers see hard currency as most secure payment method

February 12, 2015

They're using more payment methods than ever, but by a wide margin, Brits still place the greatest confidence in cash.

Consumers and cash: A lasting love?

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

How do we love cash? Let us count the denominations.

Rising use shows biometrics breaking down consumer resistance

February 11, 2015

Consumer and enterprise segments will soon catch up with governmental spending on biometrics to become the dominant portion of the market.

Brits keen on contactless, UK Cards Association says

February 11, 2015

Spending on contactless cards trebled in both volume and value over the last year, according to figures from the group.

Future looks 'sunny' for global ATM market

by Dan Kramer — Senior Vice President, Marketing & Merchant Servic, SHAZAM

China and India will drive growth; in India, expansion will be fueled by solar ATMs that can be used in remote rural locations.

Note-worthy: January's top 5 ATM features

From siloed banking channels to mobile ATMs at the Super Bowl, a countdown of our readers' favorites for the month.

Good migration: Study finds increasing uptake of EMV in ATM channel

February 2, 2015

The free downloadable report by the ATMIA reveals that more than 60 percent of ATM operators expect to be EMV-capable by the end of 2016.

Report: Mobile accounts for 25 percent of online transactions in Q4 2014

January 30, 2015

The holiday shopping season accounted for the majority of such transactions.

For better or worse, researchers forecast 'a year to remember' in payments and banking

January 29, 2015

A free outlook series from Mercator Advisory Group looks at converging trends in US EMV deployment, omnichannel delivery, and mobile payments.

Bottomline acquires cyberfraud solutions provider Intellinx

January 20, 2015

Intellinx solutions monitor, replay, and analyze user behavior across multiple channels, and instantly flag and stop suspicious activity, the company says.

Co-op breaks 3B benchmark in member payment transactions

January 20, 2015

The company also broke its previous records for volume-per-second, -minute, -hour, and -day on Dec. 24, 2014.

RBR study finds 'significant' potential for contactless in Europe

January 8, 2015

But to achieve wider acceptance, the technology must overcome the expense of POS terminal upgrades — and the persistent popularity of cash.

Number of cyberattacks on retailers drops by half, but hit more victims per incident

January 5, 2015

Criminals still stole more than 61 million customer records in 2014, despite taking off two of the biggest shopping days.

Where will payments be in 10 years?

If the last 10 years has taught us anything, it's that disruptive technologies can shift the course of events in a way few would expect.

Mercator offers 2015 payments, banking outlooks for free download

December 26, 2014

The research and consulting firm offers insights into trends and themes that will shape the payments and banking industries in the coming year.

New payments players must fight their way through space junk

by Dan Kramer — Senior Vice President, Marketing & Merchant Servic, SHAZAM

The payments ecosystem is much like space: It's difficult to get to; it's uninhabitable unless you're properly equipped; and it exists in a vacuum.

Final call for participants in US IAD survey

December 19, 2014

The survey, which compiles information about key issues and concerns among independent ATM deployers, will close on Christmas eve.