Tuesday, December 2, 2008

iQ CREDIT UNION IMPROVES ATM ACCESS AND CONVENIENCE BY BRANDING CARDTRONICS ATMS IN WALGREENS STORES

Customers Have Convenient, Fee-Free Access to Money in 13 New Locations

VANCOUVER, Wash — Members of iQ Credit Union are gaining access to 13 additional ATMs located in Walgreens stores throughout Clark County. The ATMs, which are owned and operated by Cardtronics (NASDAQ: CATM), are being branded by iQ Credit Union. By participating in the Cardtronics ATM Branding Program, all 13 of the branded ATMs will be outfitted with iQ Credit Union’s brand signage and custom transaction screen graphics, and the 13 branded ATMs will be surcharge-free for all iQ Credit Union members. The announcement was made jointly by Roger Michaelis, iQ Credit Union CEO, and Brian Archer, Chief Marketing Officer at Cardtronics.

“We’re committed to improving access for our members throughout Clark County,” said Michaelis. “The convenience and popularity of Walgreens makes this an excellent way to enhance our ATM network.”

“Cardtronics’ ATM Branding Program is designed to help financial institutions like iQ Credit Union provide improved service for their members and customers by offering enhanced ATM access in the retail locations consumers visit most,” said Archer. “Through this Program, iQ Credit Union is able to expand its ATM footprint without expending capital and while enjoying much lower monthly costs than operating the ATMs itself.”

The 13 Walgreens stores are located in Vancouver, Camas and Battle Ground, Washington. The branded ATMs will be online effective November 14, 2008.

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