12 Big ATM Developments in 2012
Published December 27, 2012 11:23 AM
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Updated October 20, 2016 10:54 AM
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Sign of the Times
ATM operators have faced numerous lawsuits over whether their physical signs comply with ADA rules. This month, the president signed a new law that allows operators to display their fees on their screens instead. (Image: ThinkStock)
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Going Mobile
ATM makers Diebold, NCR and Wincor Nixdorf are testing and deploying smartphone software that interacts with the ATM. For example, Diebold lets users initiate transactions by using a phone's camera to scan a quick-response (QR) code on the ATM's screen. (Image: ThinkStock)
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Dealing Cards
ATMs are also benefiting from the growing interest in prepaid cards. Some machines can dispense the cards to users. (Image: ThinkStock)
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Cash Clears Out
Some "cashless" ATMs place an emphasis on other teller services, providing information instead of $20 bills. (Image: ThinkStock)
Kiosks Kick In
JPMorgan Chase added its 100th kiosk that performs more teller functions. The machines dispense bills in multiple denominations and reduce costs for the bank. Chase estimates the machines could save it up to $500 million a year.
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Networking
Banks such as Regions and Wells Fargo are combining their ATM networks with social networks . Wells Fargo's machines display its Twitter address to customers Regions takes this a step further by allowing users to "Like" its Facebook page while they're standing at the ATM. (Image: ThinkStock)
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Coming to Canada
Cardtronics spent the year expanding in Canada. Building on its 2011 purchase of Mr. Cash ATM Network, Cardtronics increased the coverage of its Allpoint network through a deal with 7-Eleven stores. Most recently, Cardtronics purchased Can-Do-Cash , which brings its Canadian ATM fleet to 1,840 machines. (Image: ThinkStock)
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Chips Ahoy
Much of the attention around the EMV chip-card standard has been in getting merchants to accept the cards. In September, MasterCard provided clarity to ATM operators by providing a guideline for ATMs to accept EMV cards. (Image: ThinkStock)
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Futureproof
As banks upgrade their ATMs, they are not investing in the full set of features available. However, they are choosing machines that can be updated later on to include cutting-edge features. (Image: ThinkStock)
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Counting Coins
ATMs accept checks and bills for deposit, but where do coins go? Coinstar's kiosks fill this void. A deal with PayPal in May allows patrons to deposit coins at Coinstar machines and then spend the funds from PayPal accounts. (Image: ThinkStock)
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Donations Welcome
ATMs, which typically dispense cash, instead accepted it to allow people to donate funds to the Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. (Image: ThinkStock)
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A Hurdle for Cash
During the Olympics, Visa Europe removed all non-Visa ATMs from the Olympic Village. Its move drew some criticism from the ATM Industry Association. (Image: Bloomberg News)
