BETHESDA, Md., March 27, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Allpoint(tm), America's largest surcharge-free ATM network, announced the signing of New Jersey's largest credit union, the $1.3 billion Affinity Federal Credit Union of Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
"We are very excited about Affinity Federal Credit Union joining the Allpoint Network," said Ben Psillas, President of Allpoint. "With Allpoint and Affinity's existing surcharge-free access, Affinity truly provides its members unparalleled surcharge-free access."
"At Affinity, we want the member experience with us to be as easy and convenient as possible," said Pete MacDonald, vice president chief member services officer. "Adding Allpoint to our non-surcharge ATM network allows members to interact with us near their homes, offices, schools and vacation spots. It provides our members the convenience they are looking for."
Allpoint provides Affinity's 116,000 members more than 905 surcharge-free ATMs across New Jersey located at convenient retailers such as Target, Costco, Hess, and Sunoco.
With more than 32,000 surcharge-free ATMs coast to coast, Allpoint provides members with greater access, convenience, and savings. Participation in Allpoint offers card issuers access to a nationwide physical distribution channel at a fraction of the cost of building and maintaining their own network.
Allpoint's unique membership structure makes it very simple for a credit union to join and even easier for its members to use. Joining Allpoint provides the following benefits:
-- Member credit union ATMs do not participate
-- Card reissuance or processor conversion is not required
-- Card-based pricing provides cost-effective and predictable
cost structure
In addition, Allpoint complements Affinity's membership in other surcharge-free networks such as CO-OP, CU$ and Alliance One.
About Allpoint
Allpoint, a division of Cardtronics, is America's Largest Surcharge-Free ATM Network, with 32,000 ATMs in leading national and regional merchant locations across the country. Allpoint provides greater access, convenience and savings to customers of financial institutions with limited ATM presence while providing the institution with the tools to compete more effectively for customers. For more information or to find the nearest Allpoint surcharge-free ATM, visit the company's web site at www.AllpointNetwork.com.
About Affinity Federal Credit Union
Affinity Federal Credit Union, New Jersey's largest credit union, is a member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution with 18 branches throughout northern and central New Jersey with more than 116,000 members from more than 800 businesses and organizations and total assets in excess of $1.3 billion. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, Affinity Federal Credit Union has been offering superior financial services with a member-oriented focus since 1935. For more information, visit www.affinityfcu.org.
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