HOUSTON, Nov. 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cardtronics (Nasdaq:CATM) today announced an expanded ATM services relationship with Carnival Cruise Line, making Cardtronics the exclusive provider of ATM services to both guests and crew onboard Carnival’s entire fleet. Carnival is a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) (LSE:CCL) (NYSE:CUK). Cardtronics is the world's largest ATM owner / operator.
A provider of ATM services to the passenger areas of Carnival’s fleet since 2009, Cardtronics now also provides cash machines to the crew member sections of each ship. The Carnival Cruise Line fleet numbers 25 ships, and on each vessel Cardtronics operates four ATMs – two in high-traffic guest areas and two exclusively for crew members.
James Heaney, Chief Financial Officer, Carnival Cruise Line, said:
“Cardtronics has demonstrated its commitment to dependability and service over the course of many years. We value that history highly in expanding our relationship.”
Jonathan Simpson-Dent, Chief Commercial Officer, said:
“Carnival Cruise Line has chosen to grow with Cardtronics, and we welcome the opportunity to make cash access easy and convenient for everyone onboard a Carnival cruise ship.”
About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) (LSE:CCL) (NYSE:CUK), is "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line" with 25 ships operating three- to 16- day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The 133,500-ton Carnival Horizon is currently under construction and set to debut in 2018. Additionally, two new 180,000-ton ships are scheduled to enter service in 2020 and 2022.
About Cardtronics (Nasdaq:CATM)
Making ATM cash access convenient where people shop, work and live, Cardtronics is at the convergence of retailers, financial institutions, prepaid card programs and the customers they share. Cardtronics provides services to approximately 200,000 ATMs in North America and Europe. Whether Cardtronics is driving foot traffic for North America and Europe's top retailers, enhancing ATM brand presence for card issuers or expanding card holders' surcharge-free cash access, Cardtronics is convenient access to cash, when and where consumers need it. Cardtronics is where cash meets commerce.
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