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Subject: ATMsafe's program exceeds $1 million dollars (USD) in claims paid to consumers who have been robbed or assaulted at an ATM. Section References: Banking,
Financial Services, ATMs, Consumer Affairs, and Insurance
“This is a significant step for the ATMSafe™ program and illustrates the importance of the ATMSafe™ program to consumers”, said Mr. Patrick Merkley, President and CEO. “Five years ago, ATMSafe™ did not exist, if consumers were robbed or assaulted at an ATM, they suffered the loss, now Financial Institutions can provide an important benefit which addresses the consumer’s concerns regarding safety and security.”
As consumers increasingly turn toward ATM’s and other card related platforms to access their accounts, issues of safety and security are becoming more important to consumers. ATMsafe™ is an enhancement program designed for ATM cards, debit, and credit cards and other ATM related actives. ATMSafe™ is available in over forty-three countries.
Separate market research studies conducted in multiple countries including the United States and Latin America indicated an extraordinary customer acceptance of ATMsafe™ and its benefits. When asked about the product concept and benefit structure, over 75% of respondents indicated they would purchase the coverage. Personal security programs rank among the most desired enhancement program among some cardholders.
ATMsafe™ -North America, llc is offering the ATMsafe™ Card Enhancement program throughout the United States and Canada. ATMsafe™ is a card enhancement program, which addresses consumer safety and security relating to ATM usage and provides valuable consumer benefits to ATM users.
ATMsafe™ -Latin America, sa is offering the ATMsafe™ Card Enhancement program throughout Latin America. ATMSafe™ is the largest provider of ATM Robbery related coverage in Latin America. ATMsafe™ is a card enhancement program, which addresses consumer safety and security relating to ATM usage and provides valuable consumer benefits to ATM users.
For more information, please review our website at www.ATMSafe.com. Subject: Internet Methods, Inc. Launches its Small Enterprise Merchant Services Platform “SME Webstart” iMethods Service Access Processing Engine Section References: Banking,
Financial Services, ATMs, Consumer Affairs, and Insurance
Full Feature Credit Card Processing
“iMethods has seen exceptional market interest as well as an unexpected level of sales growth in our first month of launch. Typical merchant services accounts limit company growth by placing monthly processing limits on the merchants. As part of iMethods strategic business focus of partnering with the SME, we have delivered to the marketplace transaction processing which allows for unlimited business growth while removing the personal guarantees required of typical merchant services accounts. Whether a business is a startup or mature business, iMethods can provide international transactional-based solutions in meeting the total business needs. We are planning our rollout of the second phase of this platform, which will provide the ability to provide international wire transfers and international e-Check processing supporting over 85 currencies. Merchants around the world can then use a single processing point for merchant services and receive settlement in their home currency,” said Jim Pugh, President & CEO for Internet Methods, Inc.
The product has been built with the support of iMethods Technology and service supply partners EDS and Texas Capital Bank. The product offers Small Enterprises the ability to grow their business without the hassles of acquiring the traditional merchant services account. Unique features of the product include the following:
No Monthly Account Fee No Hardware Purchase and Leasing No Credit Limit / Unlimited Monthly Processing Capability No Personal Guarantee Required 99% of All Companies Accepted State-of-the-art Fraud Detection System Single Chargeback Elimination System
“The success of our combined product launch has allowed us to provide alternative transaction solutions to underserved markets,” said Dawn Vandell, product manager for EDS*Pay. “EDS*Pay is a complete payment solution that provides Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises with unlimited business growth opportunities.”
About Internet Methods, Inc.
CONTACT: Internet Methods, Inc. Subject: ATMSafe's marketing partner, iMethods, announces Marketing Agreement with Travelex. Additional Bank Services Offering Platform For Businesses and their Employees Section
References: Banking, Financial Services, ATMs,
Consumer Affairs, and Insurance The product offering provides employers and their employees a method to acquire Travel Cheques online delivered to them directly, purchase of a rechargeable VISA signature travel card that protects them from loss of cash and a currency calculator that allows the employer or employee the ability to determine the amount of foreign currency required when traveling abroad and the ability to purchase foreign currency online delivered to them directly. “iMethods continues to build its product portfolio making sure that
those hard to get service items are provided at a worksite level.
Employers and employees can access this service 24/7/365 from their
employers or iMethods website. These items can be purchased online and
delivered directly to the address indicated at purchase. iMethods provides
this service to its users of its Marketing Exchange System at discounts
below those available in the retail market provided by the local banks.
The rechargeable card solution provides those employers with an
alternative to cash advances for travel. Through iMethods back office
financial transaction processing engine cards can be recharged through the
Internet from a bank account of choice. This provides not only control of
cash advances but the ability to support travelers instantaneously with
additional cash needs,” said Jim Pugh, President & CEO for Internet
Methods, Inc. About Internet Methods, Inc. About Travelex The Group is one of the world’s leading providers of outsourced travel money to banks, travel agencies and other financial institutions. Travelex is the world’s largest non-bank provider of commercial foreign exchange services, the world’s second largest issuer of Travelers Cheques and the largest provider of Visa branded Travelers Cheques globally. Following its $680 million acquisition of Thomas Cook Global and Financial Services in November 2000, Travelex acquired the rights for use of the Thomas Cook Global & Financial Services brand for up to five years. For more information regarding ATMsafe™ North America please go to www.ATMSafe.com or contact Patrick Merkley, President and CEO, ATMsafe™ North America at 707-586-1074. For more information regarding iMethods, please contact James B. Pugh, Chief Executive Officer of Internet Methods, Inc. at 480-905-5551 or e-mail him at jpugh@imethodsusa.com For more information regarding Travelex, please contact Tom Tucker, Senior Vice President, Sales at 610-517-4312 or e-mail him at tom.tucker@travelexamericas.com Subject: ATMSafe's marketing partner, iMethods, announces that it will provide electronic payment options to its clients through EDS*Pay. New options expected to provide SME market with Merchant Services Access. Section References: Banking, Financial Services, ATMs, Consumer Affairs, and Insurance SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – Internet Methods, Inc. (iMethods) today announced it will begin offering EDS’ secure electronic payment capability, EDS*Pay, to the small- and medium-sized business owners it serves. The technology provides iMethods merchants an alternative to receiving payments by check by mail. Now, through EDS*Pay, iMethods merchants are able to accept payments electronically from consumers’ saving and checking accounts, debit cards and credit cards. By expanding payment options and increasing convenience, iMethods is committed to developing and making available to small- and medium-sized business owners the tools they need to drive revenue and reduce operating cost. “iMethods is excited about the EDS*Pay product and the market niche it
will serve, said Jim Pugh, President & CEO for Internet Methods, Inc.
“EDS*Pay becomes an integral part of whole range of electronic products
that make up a complete merchant services platform. iMethods’ unique
platform provides underserved small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a
series of financial management products that can be activated as their
business matures. No longer should any SME be disenfranchised for lack of
technology support. iMethods is committed to providing small- and
medium-size business owners the tools they need to drive profitable
growth.” About Internet Methods, Inc. About EDS For more information regarding ATMsafe™ North America please go to www.ATMSafe.com or contact Patrick Merkley, President and CEO, ATMsafe™ North America at 707-586-1074. For more information regarding iMethods, please contact James B. Pugh, Chief Executive Officer of Internet Methods, Inc. at 480-905-5551 or e-mail him at jpugh@imethodsusa.com For more information regarding Travelex, please contact Tom Tucker, Senior Vice President, Sales at 610-517-4312 or e-mail him at tom.tucker@travelexamericas.com Subject: ATMsafe™ North America announces that it has entered into a strategic marketing relationship with NAIC to market the ATMsafe™ program in the United States Section References: Banking, Financial Services, ATMs, Consumer Affairs, and Insurance Napa, CA.
ATMsafe™ North America, llc announces that National Accident
Insurance Consultants, Inc. (NAIC) has agreed to jointly market the ATMsafe™
program in the United States. NAIC will offer the ATMsafe™
program to existing clients and through its highly leveraged distribution
systems. Both the ATMsafe™ program and NAIC’s portfolio of services provide
enhanced consumer value. National Accident Insurance Consultants, Inc. is a Consulting firm that
offers vast knowledge and experience in the design, implementation and
servicing of enhancement-based programs (provided as a benefit of
membership) and direct response programs (which generate revenue for its
business partners). Its core competencies are in both the Affinity and
Work site marketplaces. ATMsafe™ North America, llc is offering the ATMsafe™ Card Enhancement program throughout the United States and Canada. ATMsafe™ is a card enhancement program, which addresses consumer safety and security relating to ATM usage and provides valuable consumer benefits to ATM users. For more information regarding ATMsafe™ North America please go to www.ATMSafe.com or contact Patrick Merkley, President and CEO, ATMsafe™ North America at 707-586-1074. For more information regarding NAIC, please go to http://www.naic-inc.com/ or contact
Barry W. Light, Vice President, NAIC at 804-217-8354. Subject: ATMsafe™ North America announces that it has entered into a marketing relationship with AxA Assistance to market the ATMsafe™ program in the United States Section References: Banking, Financial Services, ATMs, Consumer Affairs, and Insurance Napa, CA. ATMsafe™ North America, llc announces that AxA Assistance has agreed to jointly market the ATMsafe™ program in the United States. AxA Assistance will offer the ATMsafe™ program to existing clients and distribution sources. Both the ATMsafe™ and AxA Assistance program provide enhanced consumer value. “AxA Assistance has significant distribution opportunities for the ATMsafe™ program in the United States,” says Mr. Patrick Merkley, President and CEO of ATMsafe™ North America, llc. “AxA Assistance and the ATMsafe™ program are excellent programs with complimentary opportunities and markets.” AxA Assistance provides a wide range of services through its 39 call centers to the travel, financial, and health care industries, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. AxA Assistance constitutes the leading B2B assistance company in the world. ATMsafe™ is an enhancement program designed for ATM cards, debit, and credit cards and other ATM related actives. ATMsafe™ is available in over twenty countries. Market research conducted indicated an extraordinary customer acceptance of ATMsafe™ and its benefits. When asked about the product concept and benefit structure, over 75% of respondents indicated they would purchase the coverage. ATMsafe™ North America, llc is offering the ATMsafe™ Card Enhancement program throughout the United States and Canada. ATMsafe™ is a card enhancement program, which addresses consumer safety and security relating to ATM usage and provides valuable consumer benefits to ATM users. Subject: ATMsafe™ Latin America, sa announces that BBVA Argentina has implemented the ATMSafe program. Section References: Banking, Financial Services, ATMs, Consumer Affairs, and Insurance Napa, CA. ATMsafe™ Latin America, sa announces that BBVA Argentina has adopted and implemented the ATMsafe™ program. The program will be marketed to ATM, Debit and Credit Card customers in Argentina. “BBVA is a Global banking and market leader in Argentina and Latin America. We are very pleased that they have elected to offer BBVA customers the ATMsafe™ program,” says Mr. Patrick Merkley, President and CEO of ATMsafe Latin America, sa. “BBVA sales are exceeding our expectations and more than 4,000 customers per month are enrolling in the program.” ATMsafe™ is an enhancement program designed for ATM cards, debit, and credit cards and other ATM related actives. ATMsafe™ is available in over twenty countries. Market research conducted indicated an extraordinary customer acceptance of ATMsafe™ and its benefits. When asked about the product concept and benefit structure, over 75% of respondents indicated they would purchase the coverage. ATMsafe™ Latin America, sa is offering the ATMsafe™ Card Enhancement program throughout the Latin America. ATMsafe™ is the largest provider of ATM Robbery related coverage in Latin America. ATMsafe™ is a card enhancement program, which addresses consumer safety and security relating to ATM usage and provides valuable consumer benefits to ATM users. Subject: ATMsafe™ Latin America, sa announces that HSBC Argentina has implemented the ATMSafe program Section References: Banking, Financial Services, ATMs, Consumer Affairs, and Insurance Napa, CA. ATMsafe™ Latin America, sa announces that HSBC Argentina has adopted and implemented the ATMSafe program. The program will be marketed to ATM, Debit and Credit Card customers in Argentina. “HSBC is a world class bank and market leader in Argentina. We are very pleased that they have elected to offer HSBC customers the ATMsafe™ program,” says Mr. Patrick Merkley, President and CEO of ATMsafe Latin America, sa. ATMsafe™ is an enhancement program designed for ATM cards, debit, and credit cards and other ATM related actives. ATMsafe™ is available in over twenty countries. Market research conducted indicated an extraordinary customer acceptance of ATMsafe™ and its benefits. When asked about the product concept and benefit structure, over 75% of respondents indicated they would purchase the coverage. ATMsafe™ Latin America, sa is offering the ATMsafe™ Card Enhancement program throughout Latin America. ATMsafe™ is the largest provider of ATM Robbery related coverage in Latin America. ATMsafe™ is a card enhancement program, which addresses consumer safety and security relating to ATM usage and provides valuable consumer benefits to ATM users. Subject: ATMsafe™ North America announces that it has entered a strategic marketing relationship with AIG to market the ATMSafe program in the United States Section References: Banking, Financial Services, ATMs, Consumer Affairs, and Insurance Napa, CA. ATMsafe™ North America, llc announces that AIG has agreed to jointly market and be a preferred underwriter for the ATMsafe™ program in the United States. AIG will offer the ATMsafe™ program to existing clients and distribution sources. ATMsafe™ will be added to various AIG programs and will be available through AIG’s Regional Accident and Health Regional Offices. “AIG offers tremendous distribution opportunities for the ATMsafe™ program in the United States,” says Mr. Patrick Merkley, President and CEO of ATMsafe North America, llc. “AIG is a global insurance company with significant clients and reach. AIG’s involvement speaks volume to the potential of the ATMsafe program.” ATMsafe™ is an enhancement program designed for ATM cards, debit, and credit cards and other ATM related activities. ATMsafe™ is available in over twenty countries. Market research indicated an extraordinary customer acceptance of ATMsafe™ and its benefits. When asked about the product concept and benefit structure, over 75% of respondents indicated they would purchase the coverage. ATMsafe™ North America, llc is offering the ATMsafe™ Card Enhancement program throughout the United States and Canada. ATMsafe™ is a card enhancement program, which addresses consumer safety and security relating to ATM usage and provides valuable consumer benefits to ATM users. Subject: ATMsafe™ announces new program with iMethods Section References: Banking, Community Banking, Financial Services, ATMs, Consumer Affairs, and Insurance Rohnert Park, CA. ATMsafe™ North America, llc announced today that it has signed a joint marketing agreement to provide the ATMsafe™ program on all debit cards issued by iMethodsUSA. "We expect the ATMsafe™ program will be provided to over 1 million ImethodsUSA Debit Cards in North America over the coming months" indicated Mr. Patrick S. Merkley, President of ATMSafe North America, llc. IMethods USA works with clients to issue the eASA™ debit card for things such as payroll, benefit payments, insurance payments and prepaid credit. iMethods cardholders can access multiple accounts on a worldwide basis. The iMethods eASA™ Card provides the iMethods cardholder the ability to make low cost real-time cash transfers to Cash Remittance Centers located around the world for family members to access. More information about iMethods can be found at their website http://www.imethodsusa.com/ ATMsafe™ offers a combination of insurance benefits, consumer education and response management designed to aid banking customers who are robbed or assaulted at an ATM while conducting a transaction. ATMsafe™ is available throughout Latin America and is currently being introduced throughout the United States. Future plans are being made to market the program in Asia and Europe. Subject: ATMsafe™ Latin America adds Banco De Credito Del Peru to its expanding client list Section References: Banking, Community Banking, Financial Services, ATMs, Consumer Affairs, and Insurance. Rohnert Park, CA. ATMsafe™ Latin America today announced that its program is now being offered by Peru's leading financial institution, Banco de Credito del Peru. This move adds 1.2 million customers to the growing list of ATMsafe™ insureds. ATMsafe™ is a combination of insurance benefits, consumer education and response management designed to aid banking customers who are robbed or assaulted at an ATM while conducting a transaction. ATMsafe™ is being introduced in the United States and is extensively available throughout Latin America. Customers participating in the program receive benefits including loss of cash and coverage of medical costs. Claims are handled quickly (cash can be replaced in less than 24 hours) and customers can be more confident when using an ATM. Banco de Credito del Peru is Peru's leading financial institution. Founded in 1889, its goal is to achieve complete satisfaction of customers with excellence of service. The bank has international offices in New York and Nassau and representative offices in Bogata and Santiago de Chile. Banco de Credito del Peru employs over 7,500 people. Subject: ATMsafe™ insures over 1.6 million customers globally Section References: Banking, Community Banking, Financial Services, ATMs, Consumer Affairs, and Insurance. Rohnert Park, CA. Telmach Risk Management announced today that it now insures more than 1.6 million customers worldwide through its ATMsafe™ program. New projections anticipate that the ATMsafe™ program will insure over 150 million transactions globally by the end of 2002. The addition of new banks and programs in Latin America and the United States have been instrumental in the rapid growth of this program. "The response and acceptance of our program has been remarkable," stated Patrick Merkley, President and CEO of ATMsafe™. "We are expecting continued growth and opportunities as we expand into new global markets over the next year," he added. ATMsafe™ offers a combination of insurance benefits, consumer education and response management designed to aid banking customers who are robbed or assaulted at an ATM while conducting a transaction. ATMsafe™ is extensively available throughout Latin America and is currently being introduced throughout the United States. Future plans are being made to market the program in Asia and Europe. Market research as well as customer surveys conducted by major banks indicate an extraordinary customer acceptance of ATMsafe™ and its benefits. When asked about the product concept and benefit structure, almost 75% of respondents indicated they would purchase the coverage. Subject: New Program Protects
Consumers Against Theft at ATMs According to
a marketing research survey, over 50% of ATM users are concerned for their
safety. Reports of ATM robberies continue to appear in the media, and
until now, banks have not been able to assist the customer with a
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