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The role of interchange fees in ATM networks

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  • Jocelyn Donze

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  • Isabelle Dubec

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We develop a model to study the deployment of shared automated teller machines (ATMs) by banks when an interchange system compensates them for processing foreign withdrawals. The interchange fee is chosen collectively by banks and it is paid by the withdrawer's bank to the ATM-owning bank. We show that a high level of interchange fee softens competition on the market for deposits but increases competition on the market for withdrawals. As the former effect dominates the latter, profits are increasing in the interchange fee. This confirms the presumption that the interchange system can be used as a collusive device by banks. The model predicts an over-provision of ATMs when the number of banks is large. The predictions of the model are shown to be valid under a wide range of assumptions including different cost structures and different pricing schemes of ATM transactions. They are also consistent with the empirical evidence concerning interchange fees and foreign fees.

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  • Jocelyn Donze & Isabelle Dubec, 2003. "The role of interchange fees in ATM networks," Industrial Organization 0311002, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    • Handle: RePEc:wpa:wuwpio:0311002
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    8. Clare Noone, 2012. "ATM Fees, Pricing and Consumer Behaviour: An Analysis of ATM Network Reform in Australia," RBA Research Discussion Papers rdp2012-03, Reserve Bank of Australia.
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    Keywords

    ATMs; Interchange Fees; Networks; Banks ; Banking Competition;
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    JEL classification:

    • G2 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services
    • L2 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior

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