New industry report examines consumer habits, preferences in mobile banking, payments

October 9, 2014

The survey-based report documents ways in which mobile users in the US, UK, India and Brazil are incorporating mobile banking and payments into day-to-day life.

Study reveals FIs' top priorities for the ATM channel

October 7, 2014

A new study by Cummins Allison finds that 58 percent of financial institutions are approaching expansion or replacement of their ATM fleet with two goals…

The long and 'cash-is-required' road …

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

The question remains, with Apple Pay fully implemented and consumers and merchants all engaged, will our need for cash be affected?

Payments report predicts continued rise of noncash transactions

October 3, 2014

The rapid pace of growth and increasing regulatory pressure are key drivers in the transformation of payments processing, an RBS-Capgemini study concludes.

New info emerges in JPMorgan Chase data breach

October 3, 2014

To crack the accountholder database, hackers cross-referenced a list of programs running on the FI's computers with a record of their known vulnerabilities.

New manual presents international best practices for ATM cash replenishment

October 2, 2014

The manual, produced by ATMIA in association with the European Payments Council, offers a comprehensive overview of the ATM cash replenishment process.

GRG Global Customer Exchange examines the future of banking

October 1, 2014

The annual event offered a platform for the discussion of the issues, trends and technologies now influencing the provision of financial services.

'Until death do us part'? Possibly, where PINs are concerned

October 1, 2014

A new study has found that a British couple's four-digit ATM codes could be more durable than their wedding vows.

2014 ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit: M&A in the ATM Industry

Tremont Capital Group CEO Sam Ditzion discusses M&A trends in the ATM industry at the 2014 ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C.

Big fish, little fish: M&A in the ATM industry

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

With costs racking up for ADA regs, Windows 7 migration, the shift to EMV and more, an increasing number of IADs are looking to merge or divest their ATM…

ATM fees track higher for 8th straight year

September 29, 2014

Foreign fees are up 5 percent year-over-year, 23 percent over the past five years, Bankrate.com finds in its 2014 survey of major U.S. cities.

Why the ATM Industry should embrace Apple Pay

The potential for interaction between the ATM and the device consumers see as key to their lifestyle — the smartphone — could increase the perceived value of…

Citi intros checkless checking account

September 25, 2014

With more people banking via ATM, online and mobile channels, fewer customers are demanding paper checks, Citi found.

Not so fast, Citi: Walmart intros GoBank checkless accounts

September 25, 2014

Walmart's new offering for the un- and underbanked is checkless and overdraft-free, just like Citi's. Both also offer tens of thousands of free ATMs.

Study finds growing demand for bankcard mobile controls

September 23, 2014

Mobile card controls go hand-in-hand with the strongest trends in banking — self-service technology and improved account security.

Is social engineering a threat to the ATM channel?

September 23, 2014

The clear majority of respondents to an EAST online survey believe it is.

New guide caters to restaurateurs, retailers looking to boost income with ATMs

'How to Profit from ATMs: A Guide for Retailers and Restaurateurs' delivers 40 pages packed with essential information about the business of owning, operating…

The ATM business isn’t an ATM

by Rebecca Hellmann — Marketing and Sales Coordinator, Welch ATM

The notion among certain groups that ATMs are obsolete has been pervasive for many years. However, data suggests that the ATM and its industry are far from…

Why isn't Argentina's ATM count growing faster?

September 19, 2014

A new report indicates that small-denomination banknotes might be making a big dent in the lifespan of the nation's ATMs.

ATM Skimming - Modern-Day Bank Robbery [infographic]

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

What ATM end users need to know about card skimming and their role in preventing it.