Push-Button Prepaids.
Technology that enables your customers to buy prepaid cards from your ATMs.

It’s so simple, secure, and convenient . . . you’ll love it as much as your customers do. Now that’s better.

Win the convenience battle.

56% of your customers purchase prepaids regularly. But 9 out of 10 of them go down the street to buy prepaid cards because they perceive other outlets to be more convenient than your branch. However, those same customers think the ATM is more convenient than any other purchase opportunity. In fact, prepaid product users say that buying prepaid products from your ATM is even more convenient than grabbing a burger at their favorite fast food joint.

Cross the chasm of opportunity.

Because prepaids grew up outside of the typical financial industry, a chasm of opportunity developed between financial institutions and prepaid product users. Customers were trained to go elsewhere to fill their financial needs. Changing market conditions are beginning to bridge the chasm. Is the rack at the grocery store really the best-in-class approach to stocking prepaid card inventory? Consumers trust their financial organizations and welcome the added security of ATM-issued prepaid cards. The constant barrage of new regulation in the prepaid industry is an invitation to financial institutions – who understand how to operate in a regulatory environment – to regain their share of this booming market. Banks and credit unions are well poised to offer new, desirable services tied to prepaid products that only financial institutions could deliver.

Meet the changing needs of customers.

Your customer base is relying less and less on in-branch services, but some of your most loyal customers still don’t trust online and mobile solutions. Gen Y wants mobile and web, but they still need some physical place to transact and they don’t like walking into branches. ATMs with greater capabilities help fill the needs of all of your customers. Think of the possibilities ATM-issued cards can open up to your institution. From gift cards and transit passes to the first issuance of a general purpose reloadable card and temporary debit card replacement, the ATM can help you serve your customers in a personal way while still achieving your financial objectives.

Transform your ATM into a revenue generator.

The financial industry has come to accept the ATM as a necessary evil – something we do because the customer demands it, even though it’s a cost center. Prepaid cards from an ATM changes your ATM fleet from being a pure cost to a revenue generator. Card sale fee revenue, float, interchange, and fees for services will change the way you look at your ATMs.

Plus, save the time and money it takes to issue prepaids through the teller line.

Contact us today to get your own ATM-issued prepaid card program started.
Make your ATMs better.

FAQs

1. Why do I need Better ATM® Services to dispense Gift Cards; can’t I do it on my own?

Better ATM® Services has a patent for the distribution of Gift Cards and prepaid media from the ATM as well as several other patents pending surrounding our technology. Our established relationships with the key players and our patented process for rolling out your card program mean better deals and more profits for you.

2. What ATM manufacturers and models can dispense Gift Cards?

Better ATM® Services has certified ATM models and dispensers from several manufacturers including Diebold, Triton and NCR. Wincor Nixdorf ATMs have been extensively tested and we’re actively working with the manufacturers to certify additional models in their product lines. We are available to discuss how we can address your specific needs.

3. Will dispensing Gift Cards void my manufacturer warranty?

No, Better ATM® Services has worked with each ATM manufacturer to obtain certification for their ATMs and dispensers so you can be assured they are capable of dispensing Gift Cards, which does not void the warranty.

4. What steps should I take so I can sell Gift Cards from ATMs?

1. Call Better ATM® Services and let us know of your interest. We can help walk you through the process. 2. Decide on the Gift Card offerings. Better ATM® Services offers ATM-dispensed Visa Gift Cards and a multi-brand card with nationally recognized brands that you can sell from your ATM. 3. Opt for fixed or variable load cards. To get started, you need to decide on a fixed value or variable value Gift Card. Variable value cards have no assigned value until your customers choose the amount they wish to load on the card. 4. Configure your ATM. Your ATMs may require hardware and software adjustments to dispense Gift Cards. In addition, some screen changes will need to occur. The menu options will be updated in this process. 5. Coordinate with your Processor/Driver. Because a Gift Card purchase is a Point-of-Sale transaction, the ATM must be configured correctly to interface with the processor to properly execute the transaction. Better ATM® Services has experience in working with Processor/Drivers to properly configure the ATM and we’ll provide the Processor/Driver with the information they need to configure their systems. 6. Load the ATM with Gift Cards or Prepaid Media. Some minor cassette configurations are required when loading Gift Cards. Better ATM® Services has support documentation to aid you in this process. We’re willing to train your support team, if needed.

5. Can all processor/drivers handle a Gift Card purchase?

Several ATM processors are able to handle Gift Card transactions. In fact, several more are in the process of making the necessary changes to their systems to execute the transactions. ANI, CDS, and Elan (South Platform) are able to handle your transactions. In addition, we are working with a number of others. Contact Better ATM® Services for specifics.

6. What do I do if my Processor/Driver is not on the certified list?

Contact Better ATM® Services at info@betteratmservices.com or call us at (480) 296-2033. We will work with your Processor/Driver to provide them the necessary requirements to handle Gift Card transactions. We can let you know if we are working with your Processor/Driver, now.

7. Whom can I contact at Better ATM® Services for more information?

Contact Better ATM® Services at info@betteratmservices.com or call us at (480) 296-2033.

8. What do I do if I do not currently have a Gift Card program?

Contact Better ATM® Services and we can put you in touch with several companies that set up Gift Card programs.

9. Is your Gift Card program eco-friendly?

Yes, we have designed our cards to be thinner than a standard Gift Card. Made of a strong, unique polyester blend, our cards have been rigorously tested for their durability by our partners, including Visa. In addition, we are actively seeking new products and partners that are eco-friendly.

10. How much revenue can my company make by selling Gift Cards?

There are several different revenue streams from ATM-dispensed Gift Cards. Each revenue stream alters the model slightly. The parameters – Open Loop or Closed Loop Card, fixed or variable load – are important factors. We’d be happy to talk about what would work best for you. Contact Better ATM® Services at info@betteratmservices.com or call us at (480) 296-2033 and we can discuss the products you would like to offer, advertising programs, premiums and incentives, and the specifics of your business so we can give you a good projection of your revenue potential. You’ll find that revenues ranging from fees to non-bank customers to the ability to capture your share of the $549.7 Billion prepaid market will take your ATMs from flat line to profitability.