In all things there are legitimate security concerns. Theft of money or information is a real danger at an ATM, but it is equally a danger at any retail counter or in online transactions. But if you’re worried that ATM equipment constitutes a vulnerable target...
Thanks to a recent Bankrate.com study of ATM transaction fees and bank overdraft fees, there have been a number of media reports about a rise in these rates over the past year. This may give some business owners pause when considering whether to install their...
In a previous post, we called attention to the fact that some companies have been playing with the idea of allowing ATM processing to handle Bitcoin as well as traditional cash. It still remains to be seen whether the online currency will be the wave...
You may not often consider the etiquette of using ATM equipment as an ordinary consumer, but if you think about it, virtually all of our shared social experiences come with a set of unspoken expectations. When it comes to using an ATM, especially in a...
Toledo, Ohio gained major attention in the national news and on social media when artist Kurt Perschke’s “Red Ball Project” visited the city from August 14 to August 23. During that time, the giant inflatable ball visited ten locations. Or rather, it was scheduled to...
Unfortunately, when talking about ATM service, the topic of fraud is rather likely to come up. We know that here in Toledo, ATM equipment can be viewed with suspicion by especially careful consumers. And we know that concerns about fraud can make some businesses think...
Is the internet age changing what we expect from ATM processing? Well, the traditional role of an ATM to simply dispense 20 dollar bills has already expanded with Cash is King ATMs that allow users to customize the denominations they receive. But the industry may...
It is just about the official beginning of summer and across the country, especially in medium-sized Midwestern cities like Toledo, Ohio, that means the season of fairs, street festivals, and other such outdoor activities. These provide source of fun for residents and a major source...
The Kansas state government is wrangling with federal law after it pass legislation in April limiting welfare recipients to ATM withdrawals of 25 dollars per day. The federal Social Security Act mandates that recipients of government assistance have adequate access to their cash, and there...
The market research firm Packaged Facts recently released its latest report on the market for coffee in office-based workplaces, and it heavily emphasizes the fact that access to the caffeinated beverage – especially high-quality alternatives – is a significant marker of worker productivity. While the report uses employee...