Low-tech ATM attacks rise in Europe; US remains card fraud epicenter

April 17, 2013

As EMV-enabled ATMs continue to foil counterfeit card use in Europe, criminals there are adopting tactics that require far less finesse, according to the…

City Bank Texas adds mobile bill payment by Picture Pay

April 15, 2013

Allied Payment Network, a provider of online bill payment services to the financial industry, has announced that City Bank Texas, a Lubbock, Texas-based FI…

GAO study examines ATM fees

April 15, 2013

The United States Government Accountability Office has issued a Report to Congressional Requesters regarding ATM surcharges. The 64-page report, "Automated…

Bankrate study compares prepaid card fees

April 15, 2013

All prepaids are not created equal. They might all come with fees attached, but these can vary dramatically, depending on the card and how it is used…

'Future of ATM Interchange' white paper published by ATMIA, Kahuna

April 12, 2013

The ATM Industry Association and Kahuna Business Solutions have jointly produced a new white paper, "The Future of ATM Interchange," which explores options to…

Virtual Teller ATMs: In demand and increasingly so

by Mark Smith — VP of Financial Solutions, Kahuna ATM Solutions

When you put together the costs of real estate, human resources and sheer operational expenses of a branch, they might far exceed any justification to keep a…

D&B 5-year global economic forecast: uneven, fraught with risks

From 2013 to 2017, growth ramp-up of 2% to 2.9% expected

ATM innovation survey, gift card drawing to close at EOD Friday

April 10, 2013

The ATM Industry Association is issuing a reminder to industry members to provide their input for "The ATM Innovation Survey." The study is co-sponsored by ATM…

Study: 'A First Look into the Canadian Prepaid Market'

April 10, 2013

A new report from Mercator Advisory Group, "A First Look into the Canadian Prepaid Market," examines the Canadian prepaid market, including market…

ATM withdrawals suggest bump in SA consumer spending

April 9, 2013

New statistics from the Spark Cash Index, a measure of the average value of cash withdrawals at more than 2,000 Spark ATMs across South Africa, indicated a big…

Beating the squeeze in the ATM business

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

In an industry feeling pressure from all directions, one IAD looks to get every penny of profitability from the ATM.

BofA rolls out Teller Assist ATMs

April 8, 2013

Bank of America has announced the addition to its fleet of ATMs with Teller Assist. The new ATMs allow customers to speak with a BofA teller during extended…

Report offers definition, advice to FIs on mobile wallets

April 8, 2013

Analysts at IDC Financial Insights have announced a new report intended to aid financial institutions navigate the world of mobile payments. The report…

ATMIA, IPayments Forum launch ATM wiki

April 5, 2013

The ATM Industry Association and the IPayments Forum have announced the launch of wikiATM.com, a global repository for ATM data. 

The Bitcoin ATM: Possible, yes. Marketable...?

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

The Bitcoin ATM concept has received a lot of press lately. Is it deserved?

Study: 'Introduction to the Russian Payment Market'

April 3, 2013

Russia is fast becoming one of world's most attractive financial services markets, with many segments positioned for tremendous growth. Between 2007 and 2011…

Industry input wanted for ATM innovation survey

April 2, 2013

ATM Industry Association and ATM Marketplace are seeking industry input for a co-sponsored study, "The ATM Innovation Survey."

Fed Study: Mobile banking a rising trend

April 2, 2013

The Federal Reserve Board has released results from its second survey of mobile and financial services and the results show that mobile banking is on the rise.

MasterCard's dirty secret

You're unloading your grocery cart and your hands are full, so you stick your credit card between your teeth. Ew.

ATM screen branding: the power of impressions

by Mark Smith — VP of Financial Solutions, Kahuna ATM Solutions

There is one golden fact about ATM Screens. It's a fact that can turn advertising on its head. A fact that any marketer can embrace: