HOUSTON, Nov. 16, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cardtronics Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., finalized their second deal that enabled HSBC to brand up to 33 ATMs in Walgreens locations in Connecticut. Installations were completed in August of this year. In addition, all HSBC-branded ATMs in Walgreens stores will be surcharge-free to the bank's customers -- just like its on-premise ATMs.
HSBC Bank USA is the U.S. banking unit of one of the world's largest financial services companies. The bank has nearly 400 branches in New York State and began its New Jersey expansion in June 2005. HSBC also has branches in Florida, California, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C, Delaware, Oregon and Washington state.
"HSBC is a true market innovator whose focus on satisfying their customers is well known throughout the industry," said Keith Myers, executive vice president of Financial Services for Cardtronics. "HSBC has an excellent track record of satisfying its customers and meeting their needs with just the right products. We appreciate the confidence HSBC continues to place in us as their strategic ATM partner."
"Cardtronics has best-in-class ATM services, truly cares about our business and is a partner to our success," said Patti Thompson, senior vice president of ATM/Self-Service Delivery for HSBC. "We are pleased to team up again and leverage the strength of their ATM network in our newest market. Our partnership enables us to continue to increase our footprint and build brand awareness while providing enhanced convenience and outstanding customer service in Connecticut."
About HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. has nearly 400 branches in New York State, a network of branches in Florida and California and a number of branches in other states. Throughout the U.S., the bank serves more than 3 million individual and business customers with a full range of financial products and services. It is the principal subsidiary of HSBC USA Inc, one of the nation's largest bank holding companies by assets and an indirectly held, wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC North America Holdings Inc. For more information about HSBC Bank USA and its products and services visit http://us.hsbc.com.
About Cardtronics
Cardtronics, the world's largest owner/operator of ATMs, has a nationwide U.S. network of more than 26,000 locations operating in every major market and in all 50 states as well as 1,000 locations throughout the UK. Major merchant-clients include A&P(r), Albertson's(r), Amerada Hess(r), BP(r), Chevron(r), Costco(r), CVS(r)/pharmacy, ExxonMobil(r), Duane Reade(r), Rite Aid(r), Sunoco(r), Target(r) and Walgreens(r). Cardtronics also works closely with financial institutions across the U.S. to brand ATMs in these major merchants to provide convenient access for their customers and to preserve and expand their markets.
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