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Friday 14 March 2014

ATM Wholesale Could Be The Business You Are Looking For

By Gwen Lowe


ATM machines are increasingly becoming popular anywhere in the world. Consumers prefer to use the ATM machine for their financial transactions rather than go straight to their banks. These machines will be in use for many decades to come because they save time, money and effort. If you are thinking of an easy business with minimal cost to maintain, then consider investing on ATM wholesale.

Nowadays, you don't just find these ATM machines in banks or other financial institutions. You'll find them in supermarkets, drugstores, convenience stores, shops and other places where there is high traffic. Thus, if you have a store or you know of a location where people often go, you can use this opportunity to set up an easy business that does not demand much of your time.

If you have decided on starting this venture, there are a few considerations that you have to remember. First, you need to decide how you can purchase an ATM machine. Some suppliers only ask for cash to pay for the purchase, while others are more flexible and may offer you a payment plan. Also, there are some suppliers who will offer you a franchise agreement. This could mean profit sharing or the franchiser may just ask for royalties. Remember also that there are other incidental costs such as set up costs, maintenance fees, staff salaries, etc.

Some ATM companies are set up as franchises, while others allow you to rent their machines for a monthly fee. Although choosing a franchise means a higher initial investment, you get benefits from the franchise parent company such as help in finding the best locations, assistance in managing the business, bookkeeping and maintenance of the machines. Usually, you can get parts and services cheaper from companies selling wholesale ATM machines.

An ideal ATM supplier is one that not only sells you the machines, but also provides post sales services. Some companies can give you both direct purchase or lease-to-own options. Consider all these options before you sign the agreement. Keep in mind that the cheapest machine may not be the best one to buy, as these may have problems or the company may provide poor customer service.

Be careful about buying pre-used ATM machines that you may find cheap in internet auction shops. Some of these machines are not password encrypted and you may not be able to use them. Today's machines are encrypted so as to safeguard the consumer's transactions. Remember to deal only with suppliers with good track records and have earned good feedback from their customers.

Once you have chosen a good brand, ask about the terms of the sale carefully as you may be required to sign a long-term processing agreement, which is not really necessary. The longest processing agreement that you should sign should only be about 2-3 years. Ask about other ATMs owned by the seller and observe how these are doing.

Remember that if your machine breaks up frequently, you will be losing business everyday. Consider 2-3 ATM machine suppliers and study what they are offering before you buy a machine. Make sure the company will give you a daily transaction report and hat there are no hidden fees that you are not aware of when you sign the agreement.




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