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ATM Hardware and So Much More

Y ou've probably come across a few of Financial Technologies Inc.'s ATMs. After all, they are in more than 2,600 locations in 48 states and in Canada.

But FTI, which offers ATM hardware, transaction processing, data management, maintenance and support services, has two other numbers to its credit that are far more impressive: The Jackson, Miss.-based company is the nation's No. 1 independent provider of ATM systems and services for retailers and financial institutions, and in 2000 it was called the 23rd fastest-growing company in the U.S. by Inc. magazine.

Part of the reason for FTI's tremendous growth is that the company has developed one of the only national service networks for off-premise ATM maintenance and deployment. It provides all levels of maintenance for off-premise ATMs, including repairs, installation and complete refurbishment.

FTI processes more than 800,000 transactions per month and manages the settlement and processing of more than $36 million per month. This means banks and retailers with FTI ATMs can benefit from increased business, better uptime and greater customer access to services. And ISOs can benefit because FTI is recruiting quality distributors.

FTI provides much more than ATM hardware. Its services include ATM processing, accurate reporting, efficient settlement and 24/7 customer support. Its hardware solutions come from the leading names in the industry, such as Tidel, Triton, Cross and Nurit. FTI merchants and banks have access to all of the national networks, including Cirrus, Plus, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover and AFFN.

ATM management is made easier with FTI through monthly statements and monthly service reports. In fact, FTI provides online, real-time Web access to terminal processing information. Further, its software system tracks all service and transaction history. Finally, customer support is available nationwide 24/7.

FTI offers turnkey applications, including card processing and issuing, equipment sales and system monitoring/service, for any size bank or merchant. It also offers off-premise applications to expand existing networks, on-screen graphics, remote downloading, ATM promotional programs, affordable dial-up ATMs that eliminate lease-line costs, and remote monitoring and dispatch. FTI is eager to work with ISOs and understands the independent sales opportunity. It offers competitive prices, an excellent residual program, competitive commissions and complete training that includes on-site seminars as well as monthly training at its headquarters.

Information: phone Cathy Chapman at 601-863-2178, e-mail her at cathyc@fti.to, or visit www.fti.to.