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[January 27, 2010]

Cardtronics and American Airlines Center Team Up for ATM Services

HOUSTON, Jan 27, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- American Airlines Center and Cardtronics USA, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATM) today announced an agreement for Cardtronics to provide ATM transaction processing and operational support services for the six ATMs installed at American Airlines Center. Cardtronics is scheduled to begin operating the ATMs starting on February 1, 2010.


Located in Dallas, Texas, American Airlines Center is the home of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team and the Dallas Stars NHL hockey team. The arena hosts over 80 regular season basketball and hockey games each year in addition to many more special events. American Airlines Center consistently ranks in the top venues across the United States for yearly ticket sales.

Cardtronics, the largest ATM operator in the United States, will manage the ATMs located throughout the American Airlines Center. In addition to processing the transactions for these high-volume ATMs through its company-owned electronic funds processing network, Cardtronics will also provide management services for the ATMs, ensuring that guests of American Airlines Center will always have access to an ATM while attending any arena event.

"Cardtronics is a leading provider of ATM services for unique entertainment and hospitality venues, and we are proud to add American Airlines Center to our roster of valued clients," said Brian Archer, Cardtronics' Chief Marketing Officer. "Cardtronics provides a complete platform of kiosk management services that allows venues and merchants of all sizes to focus on their core businesses while Cardtronics operates the ATMs for maximum availability and a superior end-user experience." "American Airlines Center was looking for a service provider who could manage our ATMs and adhere to the highest standards of up-time and service," stated Dave Brown, Vice President and General Manager for American Airlines Center. "Cardtronics offered a robust ATM management program that fully leverages the class-leading system the company uses to operate over 33,000 ATMs around the world. With Cardtronics managing our ATMs, we can be confident that our guests will have ATM access whenever they attend events at American Airlines Center." About Cardtronics, Inc.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Cardtronics (Nasdaq:CATM) 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), 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 11,100 Cardtronics owned and operated ATMs currently feature bank brands. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.cardtronics.com.

The Cardtronics logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=991 This news release was distributed by GlobeNewswire, www.globenewswire.com SOURCE: Cardtronics, Inc.

CONTACT: Cardtronics, Inc.

Media Contact: Joel Antonini, VP Marketing 832-308-4131 joel.antonini@cardtronics.com Investor Contact: Chris Brewster, CFO 832-308-4128 cbrewster@cardtronics.com

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