CAPE TOWN, South Africa,
Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/
-- Capitec Bank is deploying Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD)
automated teller machines (ATMs) to deliver advanced functionality,
enhanced security and convenience to its consumers. The agreement
includes Opteva® 328 ATMs which feature cash recycling technology,
allowing users to perform advanced transactions using notes, coins
and checks, as well as perform all standard ATM functions in a
single machine.
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Diebold's cash recycling ATMs automate note and coin validation,
improving transaction flow and security. Migrating transactions
from the teller line to the self-service channel makes money
management more convenient for the user, while also allowing
Capitec's tellers to focus their time on providing value-added
services to consumers.
"Our clients will benefit from Diebold's cash recycling ATMs by
having the ability to make advanced transactions, such as coin
deposits," said Riaan Stassen, chief
executive officer, Capitec Bank. "This provides our clients with
more control over their money and added convenience since these
transactions can be performed at the self-service channel."
In addition, the new cash recycling ATMs will soon be equipped
with fingerprint recognition technology using a tiered biometric
security approach, which helps mitigate card skimming. Clients will
have the choice to perform transactions using either fingerprint
verification or their bank card, both transactions requiring dual
authentication.
"Capitec Bank has been a valued customer for more than a decade,
and we are excited it is the first bank in South Africa to deploy ATMs featuring advanced
transaction functionality and fingerprint recognition technology in
a single machine," said Dave Wetzel,
vice president and managing director, Diebold Europe, Middle
East and Africa. "Diebold's
Opteva ATMs will allow Capitec Bank to improve their branch
efficiencies, while offering convenience, security and better
outcomes for end users."
About Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank (JSE: CPI) is
South Africa's fastest growing
retail bank. With 4.2 million clients, R5.6 billion in equity and
R24.0 billion in assets (excluding cash) as at 31 August 2012, Capitec Bank offers affordable,
simplified and transparent banking with personalised service. Using
innovative technology to drive down costs, increased accessibility
and simplified client interactions, Capitec Bank's Global One
facility offers a range of transacting, saving and credit
options accessed in real-time using paperless processes and
the country's first in-branch biometric client identification
system. In March 2010, Capitec Bank
was the only South African brand to be named in Credit Suisse's
international '27 Great Brands of Tomorrow' report.
For further information on Capitec Bank visit
www.capitecbank.co.za.
About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated
self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold
employs approximately 17,000 associates with representation in
nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in the
Canton, Ohio region, USA. Diebold is publicly traded on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information,
visit the company's website at www.diebold.com or follow
the company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/diebold_inc.
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