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VP Petroleum names Cardtronics Exclusive ATM Provider
Scotiabank and Cooperativa de Lares brand newly placed ATMs; premium locations still available for financial institution branding
HOUSTON, TX (May 1, 2014) — VP Petroleum has named Cardtronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATM) its exclusive ATM services provider. VP Petroleum is the largest gasoline distributor in Puerto Rico. Its stores are operated under the Puma Energy and Total Petroleum brands. Cardtronics is the world’s largest retail ATM owner.
With this agreement, VP Petroleum consolidates multiple vendor relationships, moving forward with Cardtronics as its single-source provider of ATM services at 41 stores. As part of the transition to Cardtronics, all existing ATM equipment will be replaced, resulting in a total ATM fleet refresh for VP Petroleum’s stores. Cardtronics also has expansion rights for future VP Petroleum locations.
Scotiabank and Cooperativa de Lares are the first financial institutions to use Cardtronics’ ATM Branding program to provide surcharge-free cash access for their account holders at select VP Petroleum locations. Additional locations are still available to financial institutions who also wish to expand their brand presence.
Jorge Fernandez, senior vice president, Latin America region, Cardtronics, said:
“VP Petroleum selected Cardtronics because it supports their goal of providing services their busy customers need, including ready access to cash – ultimately helping to drive traffic and merchandise sales. With its large number of convenient gasoline store locations featuring well-known brands, VP Petroleum is an attractive partner for financial institutions wishing to expand their footprint through ATM branding as well.”
Ibrahim Odeh, president, VP Petroleum, said:
“Choosing Cardtronics as our exclusive provider of ATM services is part of our overall commitment to standardizing our services and delivering the best consumer experience across the board. We expect our customers to benefit from the reliability and modern, state-of-the-art equipment that Cardtronics is bringing to this relationship.”
About Cardtronics (NASDAQ: CATM)
Making ATM cash access convenient where people shop, work and live, Cardtronics is at the convergence of retailers, financial institutions, prepaid card programs and the customers they share. Cardtronics owns/operates more than 82,700 retail ATMs in U.S. and international locales. Whether Cardtronics is driving foot traffic for America’s most relevant retailers, enhancing ATM brand presence for card issuers or expanding card holders’ surcharge-free cash access on the local, national or global scene, Cardtronics is convenient access to cash, when and where consumers need it. Cardtronics is where cash meets commerce.
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npappathopoulos@cardtronics.com