RNS Number:3735Q
Cardpoint PLC
30 September 2003


Press Release                                                  30 September 2003

                               Trading Update


Cardpoint plc, the AIM listed ATM and mobile top up operator, is providing the
following trading update as it goes into its closed period.

Having reviewed the draft unaudited management accounts for the financial year
ended 30 September 2003, the Board believes that the Group's performance will be
closely in line with the revised market expectations following the two
significant acquisitions made by the Company.  The Preliminary Results will be
released on 24 November 2003.

The integration of Securicor Cash Machine (SCM), which was acquired in May 2003,
and PT Distribution, acquired in July 2003, is continuing extremely well and the
improved margins that were expected are filtering through to the bottom line.

The Group would also like to welcome Roy Dodd (ACA) as Commercial Director to
Cardpoint Group plc, the operating company of Cardpoint plc.  Roy was previously
Finance Director of SCM and Securicor Cash Services Limited (SCS), the ATM and
cash replenishment subsidiaries of Securicor plc.  Roy trained with Baker Tilly
from 1987 to 1991, prior to joining Securicor Guarding Limited as an accountant
in 1992.

Mark Mills, Chief Executive of Cardpoint plc, said: "The recent acquisitions
have transformed Cardpoint into the fastest growing and third largest
independent ATM deployer in the UK.  With substantially more information and
complex systems to manage, Roy's extensive knowledge and track record of being
part of a fast growing ATM company will be of real benefit to the future growth
of the business.

"As a result of the recent acquisitions, the Group has continued to benefit from
improved margins and a number of cross selling opportunities.  We have a good
pipeline of new business and are in the process of rebranding our machines to
further increase visibility and footfall.  I am confident that our figures will
be in line with market expectations and the Board looks forward to start of the
new financial year with great confidence."


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For further information:

Cardpoint Plc

Mark Mills, Chief Executive Officer                  Tel: +44 (0) 1253 785 808
mark.mills@cardpointplc.com                               www.cardpointplc.com


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Mike Brennan / Henry Turcan                          Tel: +44 (0) 20 7488 4040


Media enquiries:

Bankside

Henry Harrison-Topham / Ariane Vacher                Tel: +44 (0) 20 7444 4140
ariane.vacher@bankside.com                                    www.bankside.com





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