Cardtronics Places ATMs in One of Puerto Rico's Top Supermarket Chains

• Press Release
• Source: Cardtronics, Inc.
• On 9:30 am EST, Monday November 2, 2009

HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cardtronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATM - News) has reached an agreement to place ATMs in supermarkets across Puerto Rico run by Supermercados Grande. As one of the largest supermarket chains based in Puerto Rico, Supermercados Grande serves a substantial group of customers. The five year agreement ensures that these customers will have ready access to cash when and where they need it. Cardtronics will place ATMs in nine Supermercados Grande supermarkets with deployment planned for the fourth quarter of 2009.

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"Cardtronics is committed to playing an important and leading role in satisfying the cash needs of Puerto Rico's residents and visitors," stated Jorge Fernandez, Cardtronics Senior Vice President. "By partnering with Supermercados Grande, Cardtronics will serve a large customer base in highly visible, high quality locations that are frequented on a regular basis."

"Supermercados Grande prides itself on meeting and exceeding the needs of our valued customers. We know that our customers need cash, and Cardtronics is the ideal partner to provide them with that cash," said Yarimir Rodriguez, Comptroller of Supermercados Grande. "Cardtronics is committed to providing the superior service and cash availability that our customers deserve."

About Cardtronics

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Cardtronics (Nasdaq:CATM - News) is the world's largest non-bank operator of ATMs. Cardtronics operates approximately 33,000 ATMs across its portfolio, with ATMs in every major market in the United States and Puerto Rico, over 2,600 ATMs throughout the United Kingdom, and over 2,100 ATMs throughout Mexico. Major merchant clients include 7-Eleven(R), Chevron(R), Costco(R), CVS(R)/pharmacy, ExxonMobil(R), Hess Corporation(R), Rite Aid(R), Safeway(R), Sunoco(R), Target(R), and Walgreens(R). Complementing its ATM operations, Cardtronics works with financial institutions of all sizes to provide their customers with convenient cash access and deposit capabilities through ATM branding, surcharge-free programs, and image deposit services. Approximately 11,200 Cardtronics owned and operated ATMs currently feature bank brands. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.cardtronics.com.

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About Supermercados Grande

Supermercados Grande is a leading supermarket chain of 31 stores in Puerto Rico. It has served the needs of its customers for the past 40 years with high quality products and the variety that the people want to find in a supermarket. Supermercados Grande is committed to providing excellent customer service and also offers services like Sushi, Delis, and pharmacy in most of our stores.

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