Is real-time banking fast enough?

As more countries bring real-time money movement to their consumers, it raises the question, is real time fast enough?

'EMV BITES!'

You might agree with EMV detractors, but what really matters is that MasterCard and Visa have decided that it has value in combatting fraud at the ATM.

Video teller machines: The future of community banking?

by Jim Ghiglieri — Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, SHAZAM

As financial institutions continue to shutter branches to cut costs, video tellers have emerged as a less expensive way for them to provide face-to-face…

EMV, HCE, BLE will drive adoption of NFC in the USA

June 12, 2014

Are tap-and-go transactions ever going to be a reality in the U.S.? Yes they are, said speakers at last week’s 2014 NFC Solutions Summit in Austin — and sooner…

Cash: Reassuringly popular!

by Ron Delnevo — Chairman, Cash and Card World

Cash is the "good news" payment method.

Online banking: a shift to mobile platforms

June 12, 2014

A new study shows that consumers are beginning to rely more heavily on online banking as their digital 'branch' for account management and customer service.

Big-ticket purchases boost credit card use in May

June 11, 2014

First Data Corp. has released its First Data SpendTrend analysis for May 1–30, 2014, compared with May 2–31, 2013. The numbers showed a marked increase in…

Study: The bulk of US payment cards will be EMV enabled within 17 months

June 10, 2014

By the end of 2015, 70 percent of credit cards and 41 percent of debit cards in the United States will be EMV enabled, according to a new report from research…

The evolution of money: 5 mobile banking apps you should get to know

Mobile banking apps will (or should) eventually evolve into mobile wallets. These five are poised to do so successfully.

I might be small but I’m your newest customer!

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

For me, June is dominated by the huge big-tent marketing event, 2014 HP Discover, that HP holds in Las Vegas. I am on my way — more than likely participating …

Study: Cardholder account control via mobile device

June 6, 2014

Whether it was a strategy by FIs to reduce call center costs or a response to their customers’ wish to prevent fraudulent use of their cards, debit account…

In the UK, cash still dominates

June 6, 2014

A new industry report, “U.K. Cash & Cash Machines 2014,” has confirmed the strong role that both of the subjects in its title play for Britons. The study…

Staying ahead of ATM skimmers

by atm Atom — blogger, atmatom

ATM security is like an ongoing race between the good guys and bad guys. As soon as the industry develops a technological advantage to defeat one method of ATM…

Bitcoin: The future of currency? [infographic]

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Financial services execs everywhere are talking about Bitcoin, but some still don't get how it works. Here's a short-and-sweet tutorial.

Aussie police chief blames tap-and-go for 5% increase in crime

June 2, 2014

They might be convenient, but do we really want NFC-enabled “tap-and-go” ATMs? Police chief commissioner Ken Lay of Victoria State, Australia, thinks…

Apple opening fingerprint ID to mobile app designers

June 2, 2014

Financial services providers who offer the convenience of a mobile application for their customers can now also offer said customers an additional layer of…

Study examines e-payments outlook in South America

May 29, 2014

In 2013, approximately 170 million un- or underbanked adults lived in South America, providing ample incentive for banks there to support financial inclusion…

Is Bitcoin the Future of Currency?

This infographic explains some of Bitcoin’s basic elements, including how to use it and some finer points about its volatile nature.

Business aren't prepared for cyber attacks, study says

by Robert Siciliano — speaker, IDTheftSecurity.com

Amazing. With the proliferation of cyber attacks globally, most businesses are ill prepared to deal with one, says research from the Economist Intelligence…

Cardless ATM tests underway

by Jim Ghiglieri — Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, SHAZAM

ATM innovation is an ongoing process and, of late, we’ve seen a number of new features come about as a result of developing technologies. Two examples are…