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The six-month trial of four euro ATMs has proved popular with customers and the decision has been made to extend the trial to twenty.

Stewart Gow, Tesco Personal Finance head of ATMs said: “We want to make travel money accessible, for our customers. They can pick up their euros at a competitive exchange rate at no charge whilst they do their weekly shop which is convenient. It's an easy way for customers to get their holiday money.”

The euro ATMs are free to use and located close to transport hubs across the UK.

They are available in Tesco branches at Ashford, Gatwick, Long Eaton, Altrincham, Glasgow (Silverburn), Bury, Hemel Hempstead, Chester, Finchley, Aylesbury, Port Glasgow, Dover, Hatfield, Andover and Newton Abbott. A further five will be opened over the next few weeks across Northern Ireland.

Gow goes on to say that: “Initial customer feedback has been really positive with the emphasis on convenience. We want to improve our customers’ experience every time they deal with us and this trial will help us further understand their needs.”

Matthew Dransfield: 0791 707 0614 or Monica McCormack: 0780 231 9266.

·         Tesco ATMs have 5 million customers every week

·         Tesco ATMs are free to use

·         On average, £1 in every £10 in circulation comes from a Tesco ATM

·         There are more than 2,200 free-to-use ATMs in Tesco stores

·         In 2007 £3 million has been invested in ATM security

Tesco Personal Finance, the financial services arm of the UK's number one supermarket chain, was launched in July 1997 and offers a combination of Internet, supermarket and telephone banking. Tesco Personal Finance now has over 5 million customer accounts. It provides a range of 21 low cost, value for money financial services covering general insurance, lending and savings & investments.  It is a joint venture between The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc and Tesco PLC. Tesco Personal Finance Limited. Registered in Scotland No 173199. Registered Office 24 St Andrew Square.