Bank Machine Selected to Revitalize ATMs for Shell U.K.

Bank Machine Selected to Revitalize ATMs for Shell U.K.

New Shell Relationship Set to Add Hundreds of ATMs to Cardtronics' U.K.
Footprint

HOUSTON, July 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cardtronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATM),
the world's largest retail ATM owner, today announced its United Kingdom
subsidiary, Bank Machine, has made Shell U.K. service stations the newest
additions to the company's roster of premier retail locations. As part of a
long-term ATM services relationship formed earlier this year, by the end of
2012 Bank Machine will install, own and operate more than 600 free-to-use ATMs
at Shell U.K. company-owned sites.

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All Shell U.K. company-owned sites supported by Bank Machine will receive ATMs
outfitted in Shell colors, and complete with on-screen marketing and receipt
couponing functionality. Upon completion of the ATM installation project, Bank
Machine will have consolidated multiple ATM services relationships for Shell
U.K. Additionally, all Bank Machine-owned, Shell U.K.-located ATMs will be
folded into Allpoint Network and its ATM locator immediately upon
installation. Allpoint Network is a Cardtronics affiliate and operator of the
world's largest surcharge-free ATM network.

"Backed by Bank Machine's reputation for integrity, reliability and attractive
ATM presentation, Shell U.K. can move forward with confidence as we
consolidate a number of ATM services relationships with Bank Machine," said
David Wood, marketing manager, Shell U.K. Retail. "Equally, Bank Machine
shares our commitment to make the ATMs free-to-use and thereby widely
accessible to our customers."

"The opportunity for Bank Machine to install ATMs in hundreds of Shell U.K.
locations represents substantial growth for Cardtronics' U.K. ATM portfolio,
which opened 2012 with a fleet of 3,500 machines," said Ron Delnevo, managing
director, Bank Machine. "Beyond the numbers, being selected and trusted with
consolidating the ATM services offered by a premier global retailer of the
magnitude of Shell is a validation of our leadership role among ATM service
providers."

Editor's note: Cardtronics previously disclosed the execution of a contract
with a major petroleum and convenience store operator in the United Kingdom as
part of its 2012 first quarter earnings news release. Shell U.K. is the "major
petroleum and convenience store operator" alluded to in that earnings
announcement.

About Shell U.K.

At Shell we pride ourselves on being fuels experts and our aim is to educate
and help consumers understand the benefits of the fuels they choose to put in
their vehicles. We do this primarily through constantly investing in Fuels
Technology, but also strive to improve our customer service and
accessibility by expanding our network to offer our products & services to
more drivers. We have for example recently re-introduced Forecourt Attendants
to nearly 300 of our retail sites across the U.K. They not only offer to
re-fuel customers' cars but will also carry out basic car care checks and
provide fuels advice. We have also recently acquired a further 250 sites
across the country so that more drivers can have access to our fuels.

About Bank Machine

Bank Machine created the U.K.'s independent ATM market 13 years ago and now
has more than 4,000 cash machines in numerous retail outlets, from Selfridges
to convenience stores, service station forecourts, and leisure locations. Bank
Machine currently serves more customers each month than any other independent
ATM operator. More than 80 percent of Bank Machine's withdrawals are
free-to-use transactions. Bank Machine is the first ATM operator to install a
network of £5 note-only dispensing cash machines, which can now be found in
more than 500 total sites across the U.K. Based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire,
Bank Machine is a subsidiary of Cardtronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATM) and employs
more than 250 people. www.bankmachine.com.

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About Cardtronics (Nasdaq:CATM)

Making ATM cash access convenient where people shop, work and live their
lives, Cardtronics is at the convergence of retailers, financial institutions,
prepaid card programs and the customers they share. Cardtronics owns/operates
more than 54,900 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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