Why Strip Clubs Need an ATM Machine

July 17, 2025 | By Mirela Gunawan

Cash is king in the vibrant world of adult entertainment and nightlife, particularly in strip clubs. Having an ATM on-site is not only a convenience; it’s a business strategy, regardless of whether you’re running a little lounge or a fancy gentlemen’s club.

This blog explains how ATM placement for strip clubs can boost income, enhance customer satisfaction, and maintain business operations after hours.

Why Strip Clubs Still Rely on Cash

While most businesses are shifting to card and digital payments, strip clubs remain one of the few industries where cash dominates. Here’s why:

Tips are mostly cash-based
Dancers and performers often prefer cash payouts
Discretion: Customers want quick, anonymous transactions
Cash-based purchases for drinks, dances, and VIP experiences

When guests walk in without enough cash or hit spending limits, you need an in-house ATM that works 24/7 and keeps revenue flowing.

Benefits of ATM Placement in Strip Clubs

Higher Per-Customer Spend

Data shows customers will spend 20–30% more when they have instant access to cash. Especially in environments where tipping and spontaneous purchases are expected, an ATM can drive real sales.

Earn Passive Income From Surcharges

Each transaction generates a surcharge fee, typically $3 to $6 per use. Multiply that by dozens or hundreds of withdrawals each weekend, and your ATM becomes a steady revenue stream with little to no effort.

→ Read: How much money can you make owning an ATM machine?

Extended Hours, Zero Bank Access? No Problem.

Most strip clubs operate into the early morning, well after banks are closed. An ATM ensures customers can access cash without leaving the venue, keeping them on-site and spending.

Improved Security and Cash Handling

Rather than relying on your staff or security to handle large sums of cash, an ATM gives guests a safe, secure way to withdraw cash: less liability, fewer disputes, and more peace of mind.

What Customers Are Actually Saying: A Peek at Reddit

If you’re wondering whether club patrons really use in-house ATMs, just look at what they’re saying online.

One Reddit user shared their experience in r/CreditCards:

“Used an ATM at a strip club… $10 fee 😭 and I still used it… twice.”

While the comment was made jokingly, it reflects something every club owner should take seriously: people will pay for the convenience.

In fact, customers expect ATMs to be on-site, even if they come with a higher fee. The urgency and spontaneity of nightlife purchases make it one of the few environments where high ATM surcharge fees don’t discourage use, they’re seen as the cost of convenience.

When you place an ATM in your strip club, you’re not just offering a service—you’re capturing that demand in real-time and turning it into pure profit.

Flip Side: What Dancers Think About Clubs Without ATMs

A Reddit post from r/stripper sheds light on how dancers feel when clubs don’t have ATMs on-site. One user shared:

“What are your thoughts on clubs with no ATM inside? I’ve noticed a few clubs in Sydney do this, directing customers to buy tipping dollars/VIPs at the bar.
For context, the club takes 20% cut or more from tipping dollars when we cash them out.
I’ve just started at a new club that does this and it feels like a red flag but seems very common so 😭”

This post speaks volumes. When clubs don’t provide an ATM, it often pushes customers toward alternatives like club-controlled tipping systems, which may sound convenient—but dancers end up losing 20% or more of their tips when cashing out.

From a business owner’s perspective, this creates friction between staff and management, hurts dancer morale, and discourages tipping altogether.

The Strip Club ATM Experience: What Customers Expect

A Reddit user once joked, “The ATM fee at the strip club was almost as much as the dance,”—but they still paid it. Why? Convenience, discretion, and access. Guests in nightlife environments expect:

Fast ATM processing
Discreet transactions
Reliable access to cash (no outages or empty machines)
On-site location to avoid leaving the club

Providing this experience keeps customers happy and spending.

What Makes NationalLink the Right Partner?

At NationalLink, we specialize in ATM placement for nightlife venues, including clubs, bars, adult entertainment venues, and high-traffic late-night businesses. Our ATM as a Service (ATMaaS) model makes it easy:

Free ATM machine & installation
Cash loading and monitoring
Revenue-sharing options
24/7 support and maintenance
No contracts or long-term fees

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Real ATM Profits, Real Nightlife Impact

Whether your club gets 100 or 1,000 customers a night, your ATM can quietly bring in $500–$1,500+ per month in pure surcharge income, without lifting a finger.

And with our full-service ATM management, your team doesn’t have to worry about cash loading, security, or downtime. We handle it all so that you can focus on the guest experience.

Ready to Increase Revenue at Your Club?

If you run a strip club, gentlemen’s lounge, or adult venue, now’s the time to explore free ATM placement with NationalLink. Whether you want to own your ATM or use our hands-off revenue-share model, we’ll customize a plan that works for you.