According to Jeffrey Green of PaymentsSource, Atlas Payment Processing in San Jose, California and Maxx Payment Processing in Denver, Colorado both offer a way to use payment cards for in-person transactions via a PIN-based countertop terminal.
Green Dot said the deal will give the company improved customer acquisition and retention, drive the adoption of new banking and payment products targeted to new segments of consumers, and provide the opportunity for Green Dot to become a leader in mobile wallets, rewards and payment solutions at retailers.