The Currency Scene
Challenges and Growth for ATM Operators
- Written by: Matthew S Daye
- Category: ATM
ATM’s made their debut in New York in 1960 appealing to gamblers and prostitutes who wanted to avoid tellers, but it took until the end of the 1960’s before people really began to use the technology.
Taiwan Heist Highlights ATM Weaknesses
- Written by: Bankinfo Security
- Category: ATM
The theft of $2.2 million from dozens of ATMs in Taiwan, executed using malicious software, defies a years-long effort by banks and software vendors to strengthen the security controls of ATM fleets.
How Merchants Can Boost Business with a Cash Discount Program
- Written by: Samir Kadi
- Category: Cards & Payments
Today there are a multitude of ways to pay – cash, check, credit card, debit card, mobile and online, which is convenient for the younger, tech-savvy generations. However, integrating complex payment technology that requires an overhaul of existing hardware and software can challenge a business owner’s ability to keep their business viable.
Do All Banks Need A Mobile App?
- Written by: American Banker
- Category: Mobile Banking
The new federal guidelines on mobile security held a few surprises, especially for small banks. Perhaps the biggest curveball was the suggestion that mobile may not be a good fit for everyone.
Five Reasons Why Your Customers Aren't Downloading Your Mobile App
- Written by: Flexcutech
- Category: Mobile Banking
Location and ATM availability is still perceived as the primary driver for potential members selecting or switching financial institutions. However, mobile and online banking offerings are increasingly more important, especially among millennials.
7 Reasons Why Your Insurance Premiums Are Rising Faster Than Your Salary
- Written by: Life Insurance Post
- Category: Markets & Metals
As he blazed/thrashed/insulted his way to the White House, one of Donald Trump’s constant talking points was that Obamacare was not working. According to Trump, it was a “disaster” that only he could fix. His criticisms have certainly been…creative.
Hurry up with that EMV upgrade. Replacing debit cards with smartphones may be next!
- Written by: Matthew S Daye
- Category: ATM
Just when you thought the latest round of upgrades to your ATM fleet were finished along comes the next big idea - ATM Cash using a Smartphone. Several banks in the US and Australia, and some pretty big players in the ATM manufacturing and transaction processing space have been testing - and rolling out - the latest ATM cash withdrawal technology. So... will your smartphone one day replace your ATM card?
