Turn Foot Traffic Into Profit for Laundromats With ATM Placement

by Mirela Gunawan
June 23, 2025

Laundromats are one of the most consistent high-foot-traffic businesses in any community. Each visit lasts an average of 45 to 90 minutes per visit, often waiting with little to do, and many still prefer to pay with cash. You can enhance the client experience and generate a valuable new revenue stream by installing an ATM in your laundromat.

If you’re a laundromat owner looking for a low-maintenance, high-ROI upgrade, ATM placement might be your smartest move this year.

Why ATMs Are a Perfect Fit for Laundromats

Most laundromats operate with coin- or card-based machines, but cash is still king for many customers. A lot of customers walk in expecting to exchange bills for quarters or prefer cash-only machines.

An on-site ATM:

Eliminates customer frustration if they arrive without enough cash
Increases time spent on-site, leading to additional vending or upsells
Generates passive income via surcharge revenue on each withdrawal

As mentioned in our guide on ATM profitability, the average ATM can earn between $300 to $1,000+ per month in surcharge fees, without lifting a finger.

The Passive Income Advantage: How You Make Money

When customers withdraw cash from your in-store ATM, a small surcharge fee (usually $2.50–$3.50) is applied. As the business owner, you keep a portion or all of this fee, depending on your agreement.

Multiply this by dozens or hundreds of monthly transactions, and you’re looking at real revenue from a machine that requires almost no oversight.

What to Expect With NationalLink ATM Placement

We offer flexible ATM placement options, including:

Free ATM machine
Installation, setup, and maintenance
Cash loading and monitoring
Revenue share programs
24/7 support and reporting tools

You can choose full-service placement (we handle everything) or own your machine outright, whichever fits your business model.

Want zero effort? ATM as a Service (ATMaaS) lets us take care of everything while you collect the profits.

Real Results: Why Laundromat Owners Choose ATMs

Boosts Foot Traffic Revenue: Even non-customers may stop by just to use the ATM, bringing more eyes to your business.
Reduces Coin Shortages: Encourages customers to withdraw cash on-site instead of bringing coins or bills from elsewhere.
Lowers Risk: Customers are less likely to carry large amounts of cash when they know an ATM is available.
Increases Overall Sales: Customers with easy access to cash are more likely to buy snacks, laundry products, or upgrades.

The Bottom Line: Turn Waiting Time Into Earning Time

Your laundromat is already a cash-friendly, high-traffic environment, exactly what an ATM needs to succeed. With minimal effort, you can turn downtime into dollars and create a reliable passive income stream every single month.

Ready to Start Earning?

Talk to our team about ATM placement for your laundromat. Whether you want full-service installation or to own your machine, we’ll help you find the right fit.