Information for Site Owners
Information for Site Owners
Over 60% of cash machines are installed away from bank or building society branches. These machines provide convenient access to cash for millions of people and are installed in a huge variety of locations.
Site owners are the people who have cash machines on their premises and they include supermarkets, convenience stores, pubs, clubs, hospitals, railway stations, airports, in fact pretty much anywhere you can imagine.
Banks, building societies and independent cash machine operators are often looking for new sites and each one needs a landlord who will get the benefit of having a cash machine on their premises.
How do I get a cash machine in my store?
Cash machines are installed in all sorts of locations, from convenience stores and pubs, to airports and hospitals.
If you are thinking of installing a cash machine in your property, you might benefit from higher footfall from customers, higher turnover, a competitive advantage over other locations, and potentially some rental income. For some sites, they are also a convenient way of managing cash flow.
However, LINK does not install or operate cash machines. If you want to look at installing an ATM at your site, please contact one of the LINK members who operates machines.
Keeping your cash machine secure
If you run a store or location with a cash machine, keeping it safe is a priority. Criminals go for the weakest link. Simple steps and the right procedures will make them think again. Your cash machine deployer will have good advice for you. This page has some helpful hints and tips, which are no substitute for that professional advice.
General Advice
- Ensure the cash machine is securely fixed to the floor.
- Make sure it is where staff can see it, with prominent CCTV.
- Use anti-lasso devices, which stop straps being put around it.
- Keep your premises secure with the right alarm system.
- Regularly check no devices have been added to the machine.
- Always check ID of people performing work and maintenance at your premises.
- If you fill the machine yourself, only put one day’s cash in it.
- Always empty it when the premises are closed, ensuring criminals can see the machine is empty.
For more advice, you can also read best practice guidelines from the ATM Security Working Group. You could also contact your ATM operator.
The above information is intended as a guide, and LINK will not be held responsible for any losses which may occur as a result of its use or otherwise. Should a Member become unable to discharge its obligations or debts to any other entity or individual, then each of those other entities and individuals will be responsible for bearing any loss that they suffer. Particularly where site owners are replenishing cash machines with their own cash, they are advised to ensure they are fully satisfied with arrangements for repayment of cash dispensed in all circumstances.
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