Start an ATM Business

Build a Semi Passive Income Stream with ATMs

Starting an ATM business is one of the most dependable ways to create a steady and semi passive income stream. ATMs operate twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, giving you the ability to earn money even while you sleep. The concept is simple. Every time someone uses your ATM, you earn the transaction fee, called the surcharge. With the right locations and reliable equipment, the business can quickly turn into a strong source of monthly income.

At Best Products Sales & Service, Inc., we have been helping new entrepreneurs and experienced operators build successful ATM portfolios for over twenty-five years. We provide the equipment, processing, and support needed to get started the right way. Our goal is not only to sell ATMs but to help you create a business that lasts. When you are successful – we are successful.

Why Start an ATM Business

The ATM business is attractive because it requires very little overhead. Once a machine is placed in a good location, it generates income with minimal effort. Each time a cardholder withdraws cash, you collect a surcharge, which usually ranges between two and four dollars. In addition to the surcharge, most ATM owners also receive interchange income, which is a small payment from the cardholder’s bank for processing the transaction.

With both income sources combined, many operators see returns that outpace traditional investments. With low upfront costs, the business scales easily, allowing you to start small and add more machines as your profits grow.

What Makes Best Products Different

Best Products is a family owned company that provides nationwide ATM sales, processing, and service. We are not a course, franchise, or online reseller. We are a real company with real equipment and real support staff. Our approach is centered on transparency and long term relationships.

We give you the freedom to keep one hundred percent of your surcharge income and one hundred percent of your interchange. We also offer discounted pricing on new and refurbished ATMs from trusted manufacturers like Hyosung and Genmega. Our customers benefit from competitive pricing, reliable hardware, and access to a nationwide network of service technicians.

When you partner with Best Products, you get a dedicated team that treats your success as our own.

How to Start Your ATM Business

Step One: Learn the Basics

Each ATM transaction generates revenue through surcharges and interchange. Once you understand these income sources, you can start planning your business model and setting goals that fit your budget and schedule.

Step Two: Secure Locations

Choosing the right locations is the key to success. Busy convenience stores, gas stations, bars, and retail centers are proven to deliver the best results. We provide guidance on what to look for, how to approach business owners, and how to negotiate fair placement agreements.

Step Three: Installation and Processing

Once you have a location, our team can handle everything from delivery and setup to network connection and compliance. We are a registered ISO and partner with multiple national processors to give you reliable and transparent transaction reporting.

Step Four: Manage and Grow

With our reporting tools, you can monitor your ATMs in real time. You can track transactions, cash levels, and performance from your phone or computer. As your business grows, we help you expand, add new terminals, and even connect with cash loading partners to make your business more hands free.

What You Need to Get Started

• Starting an ATM business does not require a large investment or specialized license. You will need:
• An ATM. Preferably new or refurbished ATM machine. We sell ATMs online at our store.
• A business bank account to fund withdrawals and receive deposits
• A business entity such as an LLC for liability and tax purposes
• A location agreement, which we can provide
• Startup funds for equipment and initial cash loading. Typically $5,000 per ATM.

Support That Goes Beyond the Sale

When you work with Best Products, you gain a true partner. We provide nationwide ATM processing, hardware at wholesale pricing, and dependable customer service. Our in house team offers technical support, marketing guidance, merchant agreements, and training resources for new operators.

We are small enough to make decisions quickly and large enough to provide competitive pricing and dependable service throughout the country.

The Best Products Advantage

We believe that our success is directly tied to yours. We take pride in helping people turn simple ideas into thriving businesses. Our customers range from small business owners who operate one machine to experienced deployers who manage hundreds.

We do not just sell ATMs. We help you build a business that produces real results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I make owning an ATM?
Most ATMs process between one hundred and three hundred transactions per month. With a three dollar surcharge, that equals three hundred to nine hundred dollars in monthly revenue per machine. Your results will depend on location and traffic volume.

How much does it cost to start an ATM business?
You can usually start for around three to four thousand dollars per ATM, including the cost of the machine, installation, and startup cash. Best Products offers dealer pricing to keep your costs low.

Do I need a special license?
In most states you do not. You will need a business entity, a bank account, and a registered processing agreement. We will help you through every step of that setup.

Who loads the cash?
You can load the cash yourself to keep all of your profit. Theoretically we could hire a cash loading company however that would be for established locations where you know the revenue.

What happens if the ATM has an issue?
Our technical support team provides both phone assistance and on site service when needed. We carry parts and offer nationwide coverage to minimize downtime.

What sort of locations are best?
Convenience stores, gas stations with C stores, or bars and share a portion of the surcharge with the business owner. This is one of the easiest ways to grow your portfolio quickly.

How much should I share with the location?
Generally speaking- you should pay for performance. The slower the location- the smaller their share if any. We like to recommend you set a monthly minimum as to what you want to make per machine. We recommend around $175 per month minimum. From there you can then decide a fair split with your merchant.

Why should I work with Best Products instead of buying online?
We are an authorized Hyosung and Genmega dealer with real service technicians and real processing relationships. When you work with us, you receive professional installation, compliance support, and direct access to people who care about your success with a company who has been doing this for almost 30 years. We know what we are talking about- and we’re not going anywhere!

Ready to Get Started

If you are ready to start your own ATM business, we are ready to help you every step of the way. Whether you want to operate one ATM or build a larger network, Best Products makes the process simple, transparent, and profitable.

Call 877 663 6128 or contact us today to speak with a member of our team and learn how to start earning with your own ATM business.

Join 8,000+ Clients who Love Us!

Since 1998, Best Products Sales & Service, Inc. has been trusted by thousands of businesses, financial institutions and independent ATM deployer’s nationwide. From retail ATMs to cash automation, our clients know they can count on us for reliable service, honest advice, and support that goes the extra mile.

Our reviews reflect the same thing we’ve always believed: when you put service first, lasting partnerships follow.