Free Full Service ATM Placement in California

FREE Full-Service ATM Placement

California Merchant Solutions places a full service ATM in qualified Southern California businesses at no cost to the merchant. We buy the machine, install and bolt it down, program it, load the cash, monitor it and service it, and we supply the receipt paper. You provide about three square feet and a standard power outlet.

You keep 70 percent of the surcharge on every withdrawal and we keep 30 percent, adjusted with volume, paid by direct deposit with a monthly statement.

Businesses We Serve

Full-Service FREE ATM Placement

California Merchant Solutions buys, installs, programs, cash loads, monitors and services a full ATM at qualified Southern California businesses, at no cost to you. You provide about three square feet and a standard outlet. We do everything else, and you keep 70 percent of the surcharge on every withdrawal, adjusted with volume.

Does your location qualify

Free full service placement works when the machine earns enough to pay for the cash, the servicing and the truck roll. Five things decide it, and you can usually answer all five in under a minute.

  • Business typeSmoke shops, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, bars and nightclubs, dispensaries, salons and barbershops, casinos and card rooms.
  • Where you areSan Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire.
  • Foot trafficRoughly 150 withdrawals a month or more. Most busy stores land between 200 and 400.
  • HoursThe longer you are open, the better a machine performs. Late night venues do well.
  • Cash access nowTell us if you already have an ATM, when the agreement ends, and what you are being paid.

If you fall short on traffic, that is not the end of it. A merchant loaded machine or buying your own can still pay, and the calculator below shows you exactly where the line sits for your numbers.

Check if your location qualifies See what an ATM pays your store

What we place, and where

We place machines across four Southern California markets. Pick yours to see coverage, cities and the local picture.

Placement by business type

Every trade runs different traffic, different surcharges and different cash habits. These pages cover what to expect in yours.

Not sure free placement is the right one

There are three ways to put a machine in your store and free placement is only one of them. Compare all three side by side, read what an ATM actually costs a store owner, or look at merchant loaded placement and buying your own machine. If you would rather just see the numbers on your own traffic, the ATM revenue calculator runs all four against each other.

How It Works

  • CMS Will Provide

    🏧 Purchase of an ATM

    🔩 Install the ATM, having it bolted to the floor

    ⚙️ Program the ATM

    📄 Process the transactions, handling any disputes

    💵 Continuously load it with cash.

    📈 Monitor the cash level and status

    🛠️ Handle any maintenance or repair needs.

    🧾 Provide supplies (i.e. receipt paper and signage)

    💻 Provide a toll-free, 24/7 tech support helpline.

  • What You Provide

    🔌 Standard electrical outlet

    📍 Location for ATM

Get a FREE ATM Installed & Get Paid

If you run a busy, high-traffic establishment, we can install one of our ATMs at no cost to you. We’ll handle all aspects of the ATM’s operation and share a portion of the surcharge revenue with you each month. This full-service ATM placement is a hassle-free, hands-off program with no financial commitment, making it our most popular choice for those seeking to add an ATM.

Check if your location qualifies

ATM Placement FAQs

Will my location qualify for a Free ATM Placement?

Eligibility will depend on estimated traffic volume and location. Establishments with high foot traffic, such as busy hotels, gas stations/convenience stores, or popular nightclubs/bars, are likely to qualify.

For more examples of locations that typically qualify for a free ATM placement, contact us!

How will I get paid?

ATM commission checks typically arrive about 15 days after the end of each quarter (every three months). For example:

  • After January 15th (for Q4 commissions)
  • After April 15th (for Q1 commissions)
  • After July 15th (for Q2 commissions)
  • After October 15th (for Q3 commissions)

Some locations may qualify for monthly direct deposit. If you prefer to receive monthly ACH credits instead of a check, please contact our customer service team to see if this option is available for your account.

What do I need to connect the ATM?

The only requirement is a standard electrical outlet!

(Optional) If you can provide a phone line or internet connection for the ATM, we would prefer that. However, if those aren't available, we can connect the ATM wirelessly using a Verizon cellular network.

Can I view ATM transactions and performance?

Yes. You get online access to transaction counts, surcharge earnings and machine status at no extra charge, and a statement by email each month.

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