BluePlate

Bars are a little rough right now. But barbershops and c-stores are doing well. feel free to drop me a message over on my website www.newenglandatm.net

feel free to drop me an email todd@newenglandatm.net

We've never really got a straight answer from anyone. My tech has done tests on keypads and there seems to be a trickle of discharge while sitting. Which makes sense, because the keypad has to hold the master keys while unplugged. The ATM as a whole, uses little power, most of the power is when the dispenser kicks in. We built a storage area for pin pads that are not in ATMs, it's basically a power supply that supplies power to the pin pad. But . yes, I would keep the ATM plugged in.

PJ, Feel free to drop me a line, we are registered in Massachusetts (as required by Div of Banks). We have machines in stock and can do processing. 1000/transaction a day is more than I ever seen, though. If thats a real number, it will be challenging to keep it loaded. I'm sure you meant 1000/month. 1000/day you would need $1 million to keep the machines loaded. Also, I know a few other people reached out to me from this board, If I didn't get back to you, please email again. Been crazy crazy busy lately. AND very sorry! todd@newenglandatm.net

Hyosung owns the firmware, they are the only ones that can inject it into the keypad. Only send the keypads to them. I send them to Burton Tech, they in turn send them into Hyosung. Burton assists in moving the process along, Hyosung moves too slow otherwise.

Pro - Do you use dual key holders?

Most banks have cash management services, which will include armored services. Armored cars will only deliver to commercial address. If you have a friend that has a store front, best bet. There is many downsides to it. Feel free to drop me an email at todd@newenglandatm.net , I can give you some advice working with your bank. I spent 10 years in the banking business before starting the ATM business. Super busy lately, will do my best to get back to you ASAP. Banks are really trying to get away from cash. It creates security issues, creates liabilities and cost them money. Not to mention a whole host of other issues.

To place an ATM you need to work with a registered ISO (Independent Service Organization). Working with the right ISO from the beginning, I feel is pretty important. The ISO brings together a few things. They have the relationship with the processor, relationship with the sponsoring bank, the branded networks, and they often provide technical support along with equipment sales. ISO - The ISO brings together all the following elements, they also hold liability for compliance and managing IAD's IAD - Independent ATM Deployer, they is someone who places ATMs, they are required to work with an ISO Processor - the processor or the "switch" grabs the transaction from the ATM and directs it to the correct network. Sponsoring Bank - Because the ATM is a financial instrument, it requires a registered bank to bring the transactions into the banking world. This is required by the Federal Reserve banking rules. Sponsoring bank often oversees compliance with Federal Regs. Branded Networks - For older folks, years ago, you will remember if you had an ATM card, you had to go to the Network that your bank belonged to. In my case in Massachusetts, it was Yankee 24. Most networks are interoperable right now, meaning they have agreements to hand off transactions to one another. The network's job to work with the authorizing bank to acquire the transaction from the processor and direct it to the cardholder's bank for approval or denial. In summary, they first two things you want to do is, Find the right ISO to work with and find a bank willing to open an account for you. Each bank is different and may require different things. Many banks will not want to work an ATM operator, for various reasons.

As far as Hyosung Pin Pads go, only Hyosung is suppose to inject them. ATM Equipment will do it (they somehow figured it out). Most other repair companies will take them in and send them to Hyosung. Try the basic flash first Turn off ATM On the back of the pin pad, turn the 1st DIP switch on Turn on the ATM, Turn off ATM, turn dip switch off and turn ATM back on. Todd

What are you using for actual boxes? where are you getting them?

Bev, Any interest in locating some ATMs? Looking for some high volume hotels and maybe some colleges/universities...... Signed, The other Blue....

Steve, I just came up with an idea The other day I was in need of bulk sales flyer. You should come up with some generic ones (since you are great designer). Members could order packet of 10 or so from you with their business name in a pre-determined area.