Greater access to funds
DirectCash, a Canadian provider of white label ATMs is partnering with Visa Canada to offer Visa cardholders greater access to their funds (view press release). As part of the deal, DirectCash’s network of 7,600 ATMs will begin accepting all types of Visa cards, including debit, credit and prepaid. Additional transactions and enhancements are to be rolled out in due course. DirectCash’s ATMs are located in high traffic tourist locations, giving travellers to Canada additional acceptance points to withdraw funds.
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