Bank Customer Experience

ATM crimes aren't slowing down in intensity. If anything, they are increasing, and banks need to be able to contact law enforcement quickly and have them arrive on the scene fast enough to stop the crime.

However, traditional security systems can cause big problems for ATM and branch security, especially due to false positives.

In some jurisdictions, police departments are requiring video verification to prevent false positives,...

The biggest evergreen issue in the ATM industry is of course security. Criminals are always ready with innovative methods to steal cash from ATMs faster than the industry can put up protective barriers.

This is true of both the ATM hardware and software. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Bradley Cooper spoke with Kit Patterson, a senior software architecture and security expert at KAL ATM Software to g...

It's no secret that banks are renegotiating how they manage branches. Many are scaling back the number of branches, but others are also transforming the spaces with technology such as digital signage.

According to research from Markets.US, the digital signage banking market is expected to grow to $9.4 billion by 2034, up from $3.5 billion in 2024. The in-branch segment currently holds 56.8% of the market share as well.

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Between evolving customer expectations and pressure from other financial providers, community banks have struggled to maintain relevance in recent years.

In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience Podcast, Bradley Cooper, editor of ATM Marketplace, spoke with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, president of Shikatanai Lacroix Design and Marbue Brown, founder of the Customer Obsession Advantage and a former banker about how community b...

Despite the rise of digital payments, checks remain a valid form of payment, especially for businesses and individuals. With mobile deposit and ATM deposits, it's more convenient than ever to deposit a check. However, this brings with it a risk for fraud. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Bradley Cooper spoke with Scott Fieber, chief strategy officer at Cook Solutions Group and Austin Smith, dire...

Keeping ATMs secure from attacks is a never-ending battle. Just when one area of attack is shut off, criminals discover a different vulnerability. One such vulnerability is Man in the Middle attacks, which can be difficult to detect as they imitate a legitimate transaction. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Bradley Cooper, editor of ATM Marketplace spoke with Levi Daily, chief technology officer at Co...

Despite decreases in bank branch numbers, they have hit a bit of a plateau recently, hovering just shy of 70,000 total in the U.S. In the past several years, there has been a major push to modernize bank branches and turn them into more experiential centers that deliver financial advice rather than simply push transactions.

But how are bank branches doing on that front? How do they score on overall customer experience? This was a to...

Cameras are a common and necessary component of ATM and branch security. However, older cameras have issues ranging from poor quality recordings to weak points. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Bradley Cooper, editor of ATM Marketplace spoke with Joseph Parrillo, leader in the security solutions division, and Cody Anderson, implementations manager at Cook Solutions Group about how smart cameras can t...

In an era of increasing ATM thefts and bank initiatives to improve employee and customer experience, it's more important than ever for bank branches to implement safety and security plans. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Bradley Cooper, podcast host, spoke with Felix Nater, security expert and owner of Nater Associates LTD, about how banks can successfully implement safety plans.

Nater discussed...

Financial institutions commonly have to deal with multiple vendors even for a single device like an ATM. This can cause significant strain on resources, time and management as banks have to handle all of these vendors at once. In such cases, it may be worth it for banks to consider working with one vendor for a variety of technology needs from ATM installation to security, digital tools and more.

In today's episode of the Bank ...

From the growth of AI chatbots and tools to branch renovations, banks are dealing with multiple emerging(and older) trends on a daily basis. OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank, has been at the forefront of digital innovation, including AI tools. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience Podcast, Bradley Cooper, editor of ATM Marketplace, spoke with Erin Cohee, VP of user experience and business development a...

One of the biggest moving targets for banks or any business is customer expectations. They are constantly changing and volving as customers become more used to automated, tailored experiences. How can banks meet these expectations and deliver a good customer experience? Marbue Brown, founder of the Customer Obsession Advantage and veteran banker, discussed what's new in bank CX in today's episode of the Bank Customer Expe...

Teller cash recyclers are a modern day necessity in bank branches. Due to the large amount of cash banks handle, they need a reliable method to count it that doesn't rely on bankers manually counting it by hand. Teller cash recyclers automate both counting and sorting for cash. However, newer cash recyclers are also arriving on the market, with improved cassette technology, security features and more. What's on the horizo...

Self-service tools in banking have a long history, going back to the birth of the ATM in the 1960s. Today, there are a variety of self-service banking solutions ranging from video ITMs to chatbots, mobile banking and much more.

In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience Podcast, Bradley Cooper, editor of ATM Marketplace, spoke with Joe Myers, EVP of global banking at Diebold Nixdorf about the ins and outs of self-servic...

One of the biggest advances in self-service banking has been the integration of video banking, particularly with ITMs. While initially only serving as video devices, banks have since integrated them with ATMs creating an all inclusive-device that can handle traditional ATM needs along with teller duties.

However, these devices can be a major challenge to deploy and manage, both on the technical level of getting all the equipment set...

Content is king. But how should content rule? In order to properly serve customers, banks need a solid content strategy that both retains current customers and brings in new ones. In today's podcast episode, keynote speaker for the 2024 Bank Customer Experience Summit, Regina DeMars, director of content marketing and social media strategy, First National Bank of Omaha shared insights on content strategy.

DeMars led her bank thr...

ATM fraud is a continued source of frustration for customers and banks alike. As banks have developed new methods to handle the fraud, criminals invent new tactics ranging from more advanced skimming devices, hacking the software, malware attacks and more. How can banks combat fraud? Bradley Cooper, content director for the Bank Customer Experience Summit discussed that topic in depth in today's podcast episode with Levi Daily...

In recent news, big banks have made major layoffs, with Citi laying off a total of 2,000 employees in the first three months of 2024, with other banks such as PNC Financial and Wells Fargo following suit. But this news presents a challenge, how do banks maintain a good customer experience with reduced staff? Should banks be cutting headcount or training employees more efficiently?

Bradley Cooper, editor of ATM Marketplace discussed ...

Banks have been rethinking their branch strategies for some time. While some are downsizing their number of branches, others are renovating or constructing brand new branches. These branches need to be fully optimized to meet the needs of a changing audience. The first episode of the Bank Customer Experience Podcast explored the topic of branch renovations. Bradley Cooper, editor of ATM Marketplace, interviewed Jean-Pierre Lacroix,...