BETHESDA, Md., March 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allpoint® Network, a Cardtronics®, Inc. affiliate (Nasdaq:CATM) and operator of the largest surcharge-free ATM network, has entered into an agreement with Intuit Inc. to provide surcharge-free ATM access at 43,000 Allpoint ATMs for all Intuit Refund Card and Intuit Pay Card customers. Intuit Refund Card and Intuit Pay Card enable a customer to deposit, respectively, their tax refund or payroll directly onto a prepaid card.
"We recognize the need to offer our customers free and easy access to ATMs," said Rich Preece, director, Product Management and Marketing, Intuit. "By partnering with Allpoint and offering the largest surcharge-free network available, we're confident that our customers will have easy access to their money — anywhere, anytime."
Through Allpoint, participating program cardholders have surcharge-free access to ATMs across the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Australia at leading retail locations such as 7-Eleven®, Target® and Costco®.
"By providing high-value features, such as convenient surcharge-free ATM access at leading nationwide retailers, Allpoint Network can help program managers drive card adoption, usage, and extend the lifespan of their prepaid cards," said Ben Psillas, president, Allpoint Network.
About Allpoint
Allpoint is the largest surcharge-free ATM network with over 43,000 ATMs in leading national and regional merchant locations across the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom and Australia. Allpoint provides greater access, convenience and savings to customers of financial institutions while providing institutions the tools to compete more effectively for customers. For more information or to find the nearest Allpoint surcharge-free ATM, please visit www.AllpointNetwork.com.
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About Cardtronics, Inc.
Cardtronics (Nasdaq:CATM) is the world's largest non-bank owner of ATMs. The Company operates over 34,100 ATMs in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico and the Caribbean, primarily with well-known retailers such as 7-Eleven®, Chevron®, Costco®, CVS®/pharmacy, ExxonMobil®, Hess®, Rite Aid®, Safeway®, Target® and Walgreens®. Cardtronics also assists in the operation of over 2,900 ATMs under managed services contracts with customers such as Kroger®, Travelex® and Circle K®. In addition to its retail ATM operations, the Company provides services to large and small banks, credit unions and prepaid card issuers allowing them to place their brands on over 11,900 Cardtronics' ATMs and providing surcharge-free access through Cardtronics' Allpoint Network. For more information, visit www.cardtronics.com.
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