Ameriabank installs intellectual security system on ATMs

ArmInfo. Ameribank is  installing intellectual security systems on its ATMs. The press  service of the bank has told ArmInfo that the system is one of  efficient tools to prevent stealing of cash when breaking an ATM.  Particularly, in case of attempt of stealing money is painted with  indelible ink.  

According to the source the system will be introduced in two stages:  on the first stage systems will be installed on those ATMs, which are  located in risky districts and on the second stage this system will  be installed on all the remaining ATMs.  

Work of certain ATMs may be shortly interrupted during the  installation work. Ameriabank apologizes for possible inconveniences. 

According to ArmInfo's Analytical Review "Armenian Banks in Card  Business", the bank is in top 5 by the number of ATMs (108 as of  October 1 2016, 87 of which in Yerevan and 21 in regions).  The  amount of ATM card transactions grew by 21% y-o-y exceeding 63 bln  drams (for 9 months of 2016). Ameriabank issues and serves not only  ArCa local cards but also international Visa and MasterCard. The  number of active cards of Ameriabank made up 70 thsd, 52 thsd of  which are Visa cards. 

To note, Ameriabank CJSC is a universal bank offering corporate,  investment and retail banking services in a comprehensive package of  banking solutions. Ameria Group CY Ltd.-79.3% and EBRD-20.7% are the  shareholders of the Bank.