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ATM uses Google Maps for directions

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

An ATM in Barcelona, Spain, uses Google Maps to give directions.

An ATM in Barcelona, Spain, uses Google Maps to give directions.

With the newer Windows-based ATMs, there are a lot of cool things you can do if you know how. Here’s one example, from Barcelona, Spain:

I was planning on buying some tickets for a concerts using one of these “ServiCaixa” ATM machines of La Caixa. I couldn’t find what I was looking for so I decided to go into the Help (ayuda) section of the machine. There I found the ability to look for closest service centers of La Caixa. As you can see on the picture, this was implemented with the help of Google Maps.

It’s an example of two emerging ATM abilities: Dispensing tickets or coupons as well as cash, and tapping into the Internet to serve up additional functions.

The Tranax 1705W: New product review

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Whenever we get a new ATM model in, we keep a close eye on it. We test it ourselves for reliability, ease of use, ease of service and feature set. We also pay close attention to what our customers say during and after installation.

We recently concluded our testing period for the Tranax 1705W and have found it to be nothing short of spectacular.

We have installed nearly 100 and they are operating without errors.  Our customers have said they like the ease of operation, the easy-to-read 7″ color screen and the capacity to display 8 advertising screens.  They also like the TCP/IP capabilities, because they can connect the ATM through an Internet connection and not pay for an extra phone line.

The one complaint is that the manufacturer ships the 1705W without an owner’s manual. So we’ve created a digital manual that will be included with every order (on a CD-ROM) and also available to download from the troubleshooting page on our website.

We will continue offering the Tranax 1705w at its introductory price through the end of June. So get a great ATM at its lowest price ever and see for yourself what it can do for your business.

To learn more, visit the ATM Network store, fill out a form or call us at 1-800-929-0228.

Make your older ATM Internet-capable

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

ATM Network's Internet adapter

ATM Network's Internet adapter

Along with faster processors and bigger screens, modern ATMs can access our processing network over your high-speed Internet line. Doing so has three advantages:

Faster processing. A high-speed connection can process a transaction is 3 seconds, compared with an average of 22 seconds using dial up.

No phone line needed. Getting rid of your ATM’s dedicated phone line can save you up to $40 a month.

Increased reliability. No more busy signals, dropped calls or worries about noise on the line.

That’s great if you’ve got a newer machine, but what about owners with older equipment?

ATM Network has you covered. We’ve come up with a box to add Internet capability to your ATM. It’s a “plug and play” solution that plugs into your Internet router and your ATM.

Because older ATMs have older circuitry, retrofitted machines won’t see processing time drop to 3 seconds. But it will shave a few seconds off the current time. And it delivers the other two advantages: increased reliability and ditching the dedicated phone line.

This isn’t some cobbled-together, untested pile of circuitry. We’ve had the box installed in multiple locations for more than a year and a half, with great success and reliability.

And you can’t beat the price: $300. Compare that to spending $2,000 or more for a new ATM. The savings from getting rid of the phone line means the box will pay for itself in less than 8 months.

Learn more

To find out more about adding Internet capability to your ATM, call 1-800-929-0228, e-mail info@atmnetwork.net, visit our Products page or fill out our online order form.

Cardless ATM transactions?

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Last week Privier Inc., a Charlotte, NC-based startup, announced the launch of an innovative no-card ATM service.

Until now, no-card ATM transactions were only available in parts of Europe and Asia.

Privier says its iTransfer and mPayment will allow bank customers to electronically transfer funds — using mobile banking or online banking —  to a recipient who is then able to withdraw the funds without needing a card or bank account.

“We equip ATM screens with an icon, which reads ‘Pickup Cash’. All the recipient needs to do is press this icon, which will automatically activate the ATM for a Privier iTransfer or mPayment transaction,” said Charles Polanco, CEO of Privier Inc.

The system isn’t seamless: the sender needs to tell the recipient the amount of the transfer and a 10-digit withdrawal number, and the recipient’s only option is to withdraw the entire amount: no partial withdrawals allowed. But it’s a start.

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