ATM site operator with a managed service partner

Customers who pay a fee at the machine, or the network at free-to-use machines. The provider takes its cut and passes the rest to you.

A share of each transaction fee after the provider's charges and any host payment. Income depends on site footfall and the deal you agree.

• Approaching and building relationships with local businesses
• Comparing contracts and reading the small print
• Keeping on top of site visits and host communication

• Check contract length, exit fees and who owns the machine, as some deals lock you in
• Make sure the provider is properly connected to a cash network and ask what happens if a machine goes down
• Check insurance, host agreements and any landlord or council permission for outdoor machines
• Check anti-money laundering and any registration duties that may apply to you
• Earnings can be small if the site is quiet, so model your share before signing

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on whether you buy or lease the machine and which sites you choose. Check contract length, exit fees and who owns the machine before you sign anything.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £150 to £800, depending on how busy your sites are and your share of the fees. Earnings can be small at a quiet site, so model your share before signing.

Check insurance, host agreements and any landlord or council permission for outdoor machines. Also check any anti-money laundering and registration duties that may apply to you, and ask your provider what happens if a machine goes down.