BROOKFIELD, Wis. –Fiserv is reporting it has expanded its CheckFreePay network for in-person bill payment to include the ATM network of NCR Atleos Corp.
“Cash-preferred consumers will be able to pay a wide array of household bills simply and securely at thousands of ATM locations, including at top 10 U.S. retailers, grocery stores, convenience stores and pharmacies,” the company said.
Bill payment capabilities will initially be available at thousands of Atleos ATMs that accept cash today, expanding as more cash-in ATMs are rolled out across the United States, according to the company.
“Many consumers prefer to pay bills in person in cash, and CheckFreePay helps them streamline financial tasks with multiple ways to pay in places they visit every day,” said Brian Seemann, senior vice president of Biller Solutions at Fiserv. “Adding a self-service bill payment option at thousands of Atleos ATM locations will expand consumer access to these capabilities while enhancing efficiency and increasing foot traffic for merchants.”
Avoiding Checkout Line
The company noted that traditionally, ATMs that accept cash have primarily been available at bank and credit union branches.
“With more of these ATMs now in place at retail locations, consumers can pay utility, phone, cable, insurance, credit card, auto and other bills securely via self-service instead of walking up to a counter or paying in the checkout line,” Fiserv added. “Merchants can shift cash payments previously made with assistance from store personnel to self-service ATMs, automating transactions and improving efficiency of store operations, while still benefitting from increased foot traffic.”
Search Function Available
The company said consumers can search for locations where they can pay their bill in person by referring to their statement or visiting the CheckFreePay payment locator website or their biller’s website. Consumers will receive a receipt once payment is complete.
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