Sticks and carrots: Why a plan to redistribute ATMs in the UK is bound to fail

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Penalizing independent ATM deployers in the U.K. for having "too many" ATMs in urban areas is possibly the least compelling way imaginable to persuade them to…

Rabobank expands surcharge-free ATM access with Allpoint

December 28, 2017

Customers of Roseville, California-based Rabobank N.A. now have surcharge-free access to thousands of additional ATMs through an agreement with the Allpoint…

Cardtronics names new CFO

November 20, 2017

Cardtronics PLC has announced the appointment of Gary W. Ferrera as chief financial officer, effective Nov. 28. Ferrera will fill a position vacated by current…

Cardtronics sets out on troubled waters as CEO signs off

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

As market shifts challenge the brand's earnings model, Steve Rathgaber made the last earnings presentation of his 8-year tenure at the helm of Cardtronics, and…

Five Star Bank joins Allpoint Network

October 19, 2017

Warsaw, New York-based Five Star Bank, a subsidiary of Financial Institutions Inc., has partnered with Allpoint Network to give customers access to 55,00…

UK watchdog OK's Cardtronics acquisition of DC Payments

September 26, 2017

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority has approved the acquisition by Cardtronics of DirectCash Payments Inc., an ATM services provider with primary…

Cardtronics, DirectCash merger gets provisional OK from UK authority

September 5, 2017

Based on an in-depth, independent investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority in the U.K. has provisionally cleared the acquisition of ATM provider…

BMO extends cross-border Allpoint access to private banking clients

August 24, 2017

BMO Private Banking is offering its Canadian clients — that is, high net-worth individuals and families — free access to more than 40,000 ATMs in the United…

Rathgaber to retire, Cardtronics to ring in 2018 with West at helm

August 22, 2017

Cardtronics PLC announced today that CEO Steven A. Rathgaber, 64, will retire from his roles as CEO and director, effective Dec. 31. Current CFO and COO Edward…

CashDash, Cardtronics UK roll out cardless currency exchange at Cashzone ATMs

August 18, 2017

CashDash, a provider of multicurrency digital wallet technology, and independent ATM operator Cardtronics UK have announced their integration of Cash2Go…

Cardtronics battens down for the ATM industry's 'perfect storm'

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

In a Q2 earnings call, Cardtronics CEO Steve Rathgaber discussed the serious challenges facing ATM industry providers in the short term — and some surprisingly…

Allpoint ATM network adds Atlanta Kroger stores

July 28, 2017

Allpoint, the surcharge-free ATM network owned by Cardtronics, has announced the addition of approximately 125 Atlanta-area Kroger grocery stores.

Allpoint Network adds Rite Aid locations

July 11, 2017

Allpoint Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cardtronics, has announced the addition of selected Rite Aid Pharmacy locations in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic…

The IAD: Forging the way forward for the ATM

In the decades since the introduction of the ATM, independent ATM deployers have played a constant and expanding role, one that grows increasingly important as…

For Cardtronics, 'a choppier year than usual' ahead

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

After a long run of smooth sailing, Cardtronics hits choppy waters in Q1 as it navigates software issues, EMV and the integration of its largest-ever…

UK competition authority takes issue with Cardtronics-Direct Cash merger

May 5, 2017

The purchase by Cardtronics PLC of its U.K.-based rival Direct Cash Payments faces an in-depth phase 2 merger investigation unless the company can address CMA…

Cardtronics to offer $300M in senior notes

March 31, 2017

Cardtronics PLC has announced that Cardtronics, Inc. and Cardtronics USA Inc., intend to offer $300 million in senior notes due 2025 for sale to eligible…

Scotiabank, Cardtronics extend ATM branding agreement at 7-Eleven Canada stores

March 24, 2017

Cardtronics and The Bank of Nova Scotia have agreed to a long-term renewal of their ATM branding relationship in Canada.

Comic Relief UK offers ATM users a little funny with their money

March 24, 2017

Cardtronics and its subsidiary, i-design, a developer of multimedia promotional campaigns for ATMs, are supporting Comic Relief, one of Britain's largest…

BMO Harris Bank joins Allpoint ATM Network

March 14, 2017

BMO Harris Bank has partnered with the Allpoint ATM network to offer its consumer and small business deposit customers surcharge-free access to 43,000 ATMs…