Cardtronics extends Walgreens agreement; adds Citibank ATMs to N.Y., Chicago markets

HOUSTON  — Cardtronics on Tuesday announced an extended and expanded long-term ATM services agreement with Walgreens.



“ATM service is an important convenience for our customers,” stated Moe Alkemade, group VP and general merchandise manager for Walgreens.  “We are pleased these agreements mean that millions of payment card users will have surcharge-free access to ATMs in our stores. It’s another customer-focused service we’re happy to provide.”



Cardtronics currently owns and operates approximately 6,700 ATMs nationwide in Walgreens and Duane Reade drug stores.



In addition, Citi has signed a new ATM branding agreement with Cardtronics that will result in surcharge-free ATM access for Citibank customers at approximately 1,000 Walgreens and Duane Reade drugstores in key markets, including the New York and Chicago metropolitan areas.



Going forward, the Citibank-Cardtronics ATM branding relationship, established in 2007, will also cover an additional portfolio of more than 900 retail ATMs placed in other pharmacy, mass merchandiser and wholesale club store locations in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Additionally, Citibank cardholders will have surcharge-free ATM access, powered by the Allpoint Network, at more than 30,000 ATMs located at many of the same retailers.



Commencing immediately, Cardtronics will begin outfitting its ATMs with Citibank branding at the aforementioned retail locations, with project completion expected this spring.



“Cardtronics has served Walgreens and Citi independently for the past decade. Now we have the opportunity to bring these relationships together in a mutually beneficial way,” noted Jonathan Simpson-Dent, chief commercial officer, Cardtronics. “Cardtronics has become the ATM infrastructure partner for both organizations and their customers, who demand free and easy cash access now more than ever.”