Recent Webinar Recap: Navigating the Merchant Payments Ecosystem

On March 5th, ATMIA hosted an insightful webinar titled "Defining the Merchant Payments Ecosystem," where industry experts delved into:

• Defining the Merchant Payments Ecosystem
• The challenges – by channel, by sector, by geography
• Enabling a sensible, informed debate on payment choice
• Educating Government and Regulators

The session fostered meaningful discussions on the current landscape and future directions of merchant payments. The recording can be viewed here.

Upcoming Webinar: Top ATM Technology Trends to Watch in 2025

ATMIA, in collaboration with KAL, is pleased to invite you to the upcoming webinar:

Date: April 2, 2025

Time: 3:00PM UK Time

KAL is delighted to invite you to the "Top ATM Technology Trends to Watch in 2025" Webinar, hosted in partnership with ATMIA.

Join us for an insightful session, filled with the latest industry developments, expert-led discussions, and real-world case studies from banks.

We’ll explore key findings from our annual trends report, covering topics such as Windows 11, the evolving roles for ATMs in branches, ATM Digital Makeovers, Security & AI, as well as the latest innovations in XFS4IOT.

Registration link

Exclusive Offer: Attendees of our webinars are eligible for a discount on ATMIA membership.

Next Board Meeting

The next ATMIA Europe and Emerging Markets Board meeting is scheduled for:

Date: April 24, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM UK Time

All Board members are invited to join as we discuss industry issues and the upcoming conference in London on October 14-15, 2025.

If you're interested in speaking at the conference, please contact Erika Navarrete at [email protected].

Industry News

Europe:

Despite predictions of a cashless society, cash usage in the UK has risen for the third consecutive year. Nationwide, the country's largest building society, reported a 4.6% increase in ATM withdrawals in 2024 compared to 2023, with nearly 33 million withdrawals. This resurgence is attributed to consumers seeking better budgeting methods amid high living costs and the closure of bank branches.

Emerging Markets:

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new measures to address ongoing cash shortages at ATMs across the country. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso stated that starting December 1, 2024, customers are encouraged to report any difficulties with withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs directly to the CBN. Financial institutions found engaging in malpractices or sabotage will face severe penalties. The CBN aims to maintain a robust cash offering to meet the country's needs, particularly during high-demand periods such as the festive season and year-end. 

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Thank you for being a valued member of the ATMIA community.

Warm regards,
Erika