New guide offers a comprehensive view of ATM and mobile integration

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

The free downloadable publication includes 53 pages of survey results, case studies and interviews with innovators in the areas of ATM and mobile channel…

More relevant than ever: The changing face of the ATM

by Rebecca Hellmann — Marketing and Sales Coordinator, Welch ATM

Financial institutions are investing more in high-tech features that appeal to cash-carrying millennials, and that's a great opportunity for IADs.

Call for entries: Cash Always Works video

Tell the ATM Industry Association your true story about a time when cash came to the rescue.

Has cash ever saved the day for you? Tell your story

October 27, 2014

The ATM Industry Association is collecting real-life stories to use in the production of its upcoming 'Cash Always Works' video. Share yours by Dec. 15.

FIME urges financial industry to add NFC along with EMV

October 27, 2014

The company says the financial industry should expect growing consumer demand for contactless following the rollout of Apple Pay.

New report examines emerging payments in Africa

October 24, 2014

With new technologies, a growing middle class, government initiatives, and many drivers towards greater inclusion, Africa’s payment systems are changing…

The ATM industry: Bound for ... where?

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Industry experts fielded questions at PayThink 2014 in a session dedicated to sussing out the future of the ATM.

Hyosung changes the conversation about branch transformation

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

This week, Hyosung introduced its new assisted self-service solution for outside-the-branch transformation — the video teller-enabled MX7800i.

Study: The divergent paths of digital currency regulation

October 21, 2014

Authorities globally have taken a wide variety of positions on the regulation of digital currency, making it hard for payment industry players to provide…

Apple Pay: A short-term plan for 500 banks?

Costs associated with the Apple partnership might accelerate financial institutions' plans to release their own mobile wallets — perhaps even with some help…

NCR preps investors for disappointing Q3 results, lowers full-year 2014 guidance

October 21, 2014

Financial services remain a bright spot, but worsening market conditions in retail have prompted the company to dial back its earnings forecast.

Study: In Europe, low-value cash payments migrating to cards

October 21, 2014

From 2010 to 2012, the number of card payments in western Europe grew by 15 percent, while in central and eastern Europe, they increased by 82 percent.

Half of US POS terminals will be chip-enabled by end of 2015

October 21, 2014

Massive data breaches in the past year seem to have prodded retailers to take action to curb their potential exposure to losses from fraud.

Nearly 40 percent of US mobile banking users worry about identity theft

October 20, 2014

Not surprisingly, older users of mobile banking apps are more fearful than younger users about having their mobile banking data hacked.

For Europe's ATM deployers, innovation trumps expansion

October 17, 2014

The European installed ATM base shrank considerably in 2013, but saw a significant rise in the number of units boasting cash-recycling functionality.

Will EMV lead to more contactless ATMs?

by Terry Dooley — SVP & CIO, ITS, Inc

Some forward-looking independent ATM deployers have begun to develop strategies for implementing contactless ATM transactions.

Not bound by tradition, Generations Bank embraces branch transformation

October 14, 2014

The 144-year-old bank has opened its first 'tellerless' branch featuring full-service virtual banking and on-site specialists who help customers with more…

Prepaid cards rule in September spending; checks see rare increase

October 14, 2014

Total dollar volume was up year-over-year, but month-to-month growth slowed slightly as consumers took a breather between back-to-school and Halloween spending.

Global card payment volume tops 200B in 2013

October 13, 2014

A new study by RBR has found that the number of payments made by card worldwide grew 13 percent between 2012 and 2013.

Study: Prepaid travel card outlook and opportunities

October 9, 2014

A new report examines the methods and distribution channels used by issuers to get their products into the hands of consumers in this growing market.