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  • SHAZAM Advances Dispute Resolution Services with Launch of Dispute Partner Plus

    posted on Monday, January 6, 2025

    From intake to recovery, SHAZAM helps financial institutions automate their dispute processes. This allows them to concentrate on what matters most: their cardholders.

  • The Five Scams of Christmas

    posted by Mike Burke on Thursday, December 12, 2024

    Scammers don't take a Christmas vacation. In fact, they are working overtime to give people a blue Christmas. Keep your spirits bright by learning about the five scams of Christmas and how to avoid them.

  • Five Ways Cardholders Can Help Combat Debit Card Fraud

    posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024

    Financial institutions are steadily increasing their resources to assist in the fight against fraud. While many tools and services are created to mitigate fraud, cardholders can also be on the lookout for fraudulent activity. Here are some simple tips to share with cardholders so they can proactively monitor their accounts and help protect themselves against fraud.

  • Love at first sight or scam?

    posted by Mike Burke on Thursday, November 7, 2024

    As colder weather approaches, the desire for companionship grows. Many single people turn to dating apps to look for love, while scammers are looking to cash in. SHAZAM Senior Robbery & Crisis Management Consultant Mike Burke highlights a simple way to check whether an accountholder's online crush could crush them financially.

  • Boost Your Bottom Line With Net Interchange Revenue

    posted on Friday, November 1, 2024

    When considering which networks to partner with, gross interchange should not be your only deciding factor. Learn how SHAZAM ensures your financial institution receives the best net interchange on purchases made by your cardholders.

  • The Politics Surrounding Debit Card Payments

    posted by Dan Kramer on Tuesday, October 22, 2024

    Election Day is quickly approaching. And the candidates aren't the only ones debating over issues and policies. Merchants and financial institutions are in their own debate over interchange with both groups lobbying lawmakers to further their agenda.

  • i-payout and SHAZAM Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Real-time Payment Solutions

    posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024

    i-payout, a leading financial technology provider, today announced a strategic partnership with SHAZAM, Inc., a premier member-owned debit network, processor and core provider. The partnership allows i-payout and SHAZAM to provide beneficiaries with real-time access to funds, facilitating real-time payments in just 30 seconds.

  • Four Ways to Protect Your Financial Institution from Online Threats

    posted by James Boyd on Tuesday, October 8, 2024

    Our lives are becoming increasingly digital. And that's true for how people interact with financial institutions. Digital transactions and mobile apps drive accountholder convenience and flexibility, but they also pose cybersecurity challenges. James Boyd, SHAZAM VP, Information Security, shares four ways to protect your financial institution and your accountholders from online threats.

  • SHAZAM Training Course Teaches Law Enforcement Officers About Card Fraud

    posted on Monday, August 26, 2024

    Every four months at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on the campus of Camp Dodge, a military base on the outskirts of the Des Moines metro, a new class of law enforcement recruits from across the state learn about the fundamentals of investigating card fraud. It's a training course created by SHAZAM back in 2017 for law enforcement as part of the company's mission of Strengthening Financial Institutions.

  • Exploring AI Adoption in Financial Services

    posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2024

    From chatbots to self-driving vehicles, the possibilities of AI seem endless. This collective excitement is sparking curiosity about potential uses across many industries, including banking. Learn more in our latest blog.