Photo Release -- American Eagle FCU Joins Allpoint Surcharge-Free ATM Network

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allpoint Network, a Cardtronics, Inc. affiliate (Nasdaq:CATM), and operator of the world's largest surcharge-free ATM network, today announced that American Eagle Federal Credit Union—Connecticut's largest community credit union—has joined Allpoint Network. By becoming an Allpoint Network member financial institution, American Eagle FCU immediately expands surcharge-free cash access for its members by 50,000 ATMs worldwide, including 2,400 throughout New England. Based in East Hartford, Conn., American Eagle FCU has more than 100,000 members and $1.3 billion in assets.

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"At American Eagle FCU, we make it our mission to be a progressive financial institution providing quality service and in-demand products, while keeping service fees to a minimum," said Teresa Knox, senior vice president, Retail Delivery and Operations, American Eagle FCU. "Credit union members rank surcharge-free ATM access as a must-have service and with Allpoint Network we can meet that demand with 50,000 ATMs, conveniently located where our members already shop, work and play."

"While Allpoint is well-known for its 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs, we're more than just a number," said Ben Psillas, president, Allpoint Network. "Allpoint provides its members with a relevant marketing message, which financial services providers can use to create immediate and lasting value for their current and prospective account holders."

With Allpoint Network, American Eagle FCU members will never be far away from surcharge-free ATM access, especially in the United States where Allpoint offers 38,000 cash machines, coast-to-coast, in places they're already visiting. Conveniently located in destination retail outlets including major discount retailers, convenience, grocery and pharmacy stores, Allpoint Network ATMs save members of American Eagle FCU time as well as ATM fees.

Included in Allpoint Network membership, Allpoint's suite of free, on-demand ATM locator tools make Allpoint surcharge-free ATMs easy for American Eagle FCU members to find. Within that suite, Allpoint offers free smartphone apps for iPhone, Android and Blackberry operating systems, as well as a mobile browser-friendly ATM locator website.

Additional Resources:

• Allpoint Network maps & retailers— http://bit.ly/Maps_Retailers
• Allpoint ATM locator for Web — http://bit.ly/Web_Locator
• Allpoint ATM locator for Android — http://bit.ly/Android_Allpoint
• Allpoint ATM locator for Blackberry — http://bit.ly/BlackBerry_Allpoint
• Allpoint ATM locator for iPhone — http://bit.ly/iPhone_Allpoint

About American Eagle Federal Credit Union

American Eagle Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution offering products and services to help you achieve your financial goals. We are a not-for-profit cooperative that has served generations of members since 1935. American Eagle FCU is currently the largest community credit union in Connecticut with over 100,000 members and $1.3 billion dollars in assets. The Credit Union operates 17 branches in Central Connecticut. Deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

About Allpoint

Allpoint Network is the largest surcharge-free ATM network with more than 50,000 ATMs in leading national and regional merchant locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom and Australia. Allpoint provides greater access, convenience and savings to customers of financial institutions while providing institutions the tools to compete more effectively for customers. For more information or to find the nearest Allpoint surcharge-free ATM, please visit www.AllpointNetwork.com. Allpoint Network is an affiliate of Cardtronics, Inc.

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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 61,700 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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