Merchant Placement Protocol
ATM Placement Agreement & Commission Cheatsheet
💰 Merchant Commission Models
- ✅ Fixed Per-Transaction Split: $0.50 to $1.00 per approved cash withdrawal.
- ✅ Tiered Volume Bonus: $0.50 for 1-150 txns; $0.75 for 151-300 txns; $1.00 for 300+ txns.
- ✅ Zero-Cap Flat Rent: Rarely used — pay-per-swipe aligns incentives with store foot traffic.
🔌 Host Merchant Responsibilities
- ✅ Dedicated Power Outlet: Standard 110V 3-prong grounded electrical outlet within 4 feet.
- ✅ Floor Space: Clean 2ft x 2ft footprint near entrance with unobstructed customer visibility.
- ✅ Internet (Optional): Allow Ethernet drop or operator provides wireless 4G cellular modem.
🛡️ Operator Obligations & Security
- ✅ Hardware & Maintenance: Operator supplies, installs, programs, and repairs ATM machine.
- ✅ Concrete Floor Anchoring: 4 heavy-duty 1/2" steel wedge bolts anchored to commercial slab.
- ✅ Cash Replenishment: Operator assumes 100% responsibility for loading vault cash and paper.
📜 Term, Exclusivity & Early Termination
- 💎 Standard Term: 3-Year to 5-Year initial agreement with automatic 1-year renewals.
- 💎 Exclusivity Clause: Host agrees not to install any competing cash terminal on premises.
- 💎 Low Volume Termination: Operator may remove terminal if transactions fall below 75/mo.