Saturday, March 15, 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.

Gone are the days when ATM machines used to be just installed outside banks. Nowadays, you can find them in supermarkets, restaurants, convenience stores, pharmacies, hospitals and other places that are often visited by people. So, if you are thinking of purchasing an ATM machine and putting it somewhere, you need to find a good location with high traffic. You have to find a place that is highly visible so that people will fall in line just to use your ATM machine.

One critical question you should ask yourself if you plan on getting into the ATM business is whether you would rather own or lease one. There are many companies that offer various options such as direct purchase or lease-to-own. Keep in mind that there are also other costs every month, one of which is the high cost of maintaining these machines.

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.

Keep in mind that you have to go with a company that has happy clients and who is quick to assist their clients especially with machine maintenance problems. Every time your machine breaks down, you lose money from transactions that can not be processed. Consider at least 2 ATM machine suppliers before you decide on the right one. When you sign the agreement, make sure there are no additional hidden fees that you may have to pay.




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