While credit, debit, and smart card use is exploding, cash is still king. Cash remains the fastest and most effective way to make purchases at retail locations like food courts, convenience stores, and nightclubs. Automated teller machines (ATMs) ensure that cash is easily accessible, whenever and wherever someone needs cash.

You have probably noticed ATMs popping up all over – they are no longer found only in banks. In fact, according to ATM Marketplace about 70 percent of ATMs are now located at non-bank locations, such as shopping centers/malls, airports, grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and other places large numbers of people gather. Is your business ready to join this trend?

Installing an ATM can be good for your business. An ATM can reduce credit-card processing fees, increase visitors, and eliminate bad checks. And, if your business has enough traffic, you can even make money with an ATM.

This BuyerZone ATMs Buyer’s Guide will get you up to speed on your ATM options, provide tips on how to select an ATM supplier, and tell you how much you can expect to pay for one.