CATM Cardtronics PLC

Cardtronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATM), the world's largest non-bank owner of ATMs, has announced today that it was informed by TA Associates, Inc. that funds managed by TA Associates, Inc. have made a final distribution to their partners of 2,135,424 shares in aggregate of Cardtronics, Inc. common stock. TA is in the process of completing Form 4 filings in connection with this distribution, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company understands that another previous major private equity shareholder, The CapStreet Group, LLC, distributed its holdings to its partners in December 2010. Consequently, there is no continued reportable ownership of Cardtronics, Inc. common stock by these two firms.

About Cardtronics

Cardtronics (Nasdaq:CATM) is the world's largest non-bank owner of ATMs. The Company operates over 34,100 ATMs in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico and the Caribbean, primarily with well-known retailers such as 7-Eleven®, Chevron®, Costco®, CVS®/pharmacy, ExxonMobil®, Hess®, Rite Aid®, Safeway®, Target® and Walgreens®. Cardtronics also assists in the operation of approximately 2,900 ATMs under managed services contracts with customers such as Kroger®, Travelex® and Circle K®. In addition to its retail ATM operations, the Company provides services to large and small banks, credit unions and prepaid card issuers allowing them to place their brands on over 11,900 Cardtronics' ATMs and providing surcharge-free access through Cardtronics' Allpoint Network. For more information, visit www.cardtronics.com.

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CONTACT: Media Contact:
         Thomas Pierce, Chief Marketing Officer
         832-308-4111
         tpierce@cardtronics.com
         
         Investor Contact:
         Chris Brewster, Chief Financial Officer
         832-308-4128
         cbrewster@cardtronics.com