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Cardtronics
Cardtronics, now a part of NCR. Helping consumers around the world access the cash they need, when & where they need it
About Cardtronics
Cardtronics, founded in 1989, is the world's largest non-bank ATM operator. The company places ATMs with merchants of all sizes, including regional and national retailers, across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Ireland, Spain, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Cardtronics serves a diverse client base, including many of the largest banks and credit unions globally. These financial institutions leverage Cardtronics' surcharge-free ATM branding and network opportunities to better serve their customers.
Cardtronics operates in the financial services market, focusing on providing convenient cash access solutions. The company's business model revolves around deploying and managing ATMs, earning revenue through transaction fees, surcharge fees, and branding agreements with financial institutions. By offering a comprehensive suite of ATM services, including installation, maintenance, and cash management, Cardtronics ensures seamless operation and high availability of its machines.
The company's clients range from small local retailers to large multinational banks, reflecting its ability to cater to various market segments. Cardtronics' extensive network and expertise in ATM operations make it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their cash access services.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 1993
- Headquarters
- Houston, United States
- Employees
- 418
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 62.6/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Banking, Financial Management Solutions
- Sector
- Fintech, Verified Unicorns and $1B Exits, Post IPO $1B
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 11 companies, latest Oct 2025
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Jan 2021 | $2.5B | $2.5B | NCR Corporation | ↗ |
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Dec 2020 | $2.3B | $2.3B | Apollo Global Management · Hudson Executive Capital | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Cardtronics is 210 monthly website visits, down 95.7% over the last three months. Cardtronics's team declined 18.2% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
TA Associates
Other known investors3 additional known investors
Apollo Global Management
Hudson Executive Capital
NCR Corporation
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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