You nailed the message. Sweated the design. Now get the recognition you deserve. Enter the ATMmy Awards.

Customers are accustomed to paying with cards nearly everywhere they shop, yet marijuana remains illegal under federal law. As a result, dispensaries continue to face restrictions on the payment methods they can offer.

ATM outsourcing should do more than shift tasks. It should give community banks and credit unions confidence that someone is watching, responding and taking responsibility when problems occur.

If your dispensary suddenly couldn’t accept debit card payments in the Spring and Summer 2026, you weren’t alone. Many dispensaries found themselves operating as cash-only businesses with little or no advance warning.

More than 77% of U.S. consumers are worried about their financial future and the economy. This creates an opportunity for credit unions to strengthen member relationships and improve financial education within their communities. One effective way to increase visibility and engagement is by partnering with an ATM outsourcing provider to install convenient, branded ATMs at Select Employee Groups (SEGs)

Branded ATMs help credit unions expand visibility, build trust, and reach underserved communities without the cost of new branches.

As the temperatures begin to drop, many financial institution leaders are shifting their focus to the year ahead. Here are out recommendations for banks and credit unions should budget for in 2026.

Every year, millions of Americans stress over what to buy for friends, coworkers, and family. Whether it’s birthdays, graduations, or the holiday season, one thing remains true: you can never go wrong with cash.

After more than two decades in the payments industry, it’s easy to think tradeshows are all about technology — the newest ATMs, teller cash recyclers, or digital displays. But attending NAC2025 in Las Vegas reminded me what truly makes this industry special: the people.

The ATMIA International Marketing Forum is now accepting entries for the 2025 ATMmys — the only marketing awards program dedicated exclusively to the global ATM industry.