MONTREAL, Sept. 3, 2013 /CNW/ - Today Scotiabank announced that its customers will have ABM access at select Couche-Tard stores across Quebec, effective September 3, 2013. This expansion of 287 Scotiabank-branded ABMs will boost the Bank's ABM network in Quebec to 444.

The ABM access for Scotiabank cardholders at various Quebec locations of Couche-Tard, a Quebec - founded convenience store chain, is made possible by a partnership with STANLEY Security, a global provider of security products and services with a specialty in financial solutions, which is delivering comprehensive monitoring and management of the ABM networks. In addition to making cash withdrawals, customers using Scotiabank ABMs at Couche-Tard locations will also benefit from the same strong security measures that are built into all Scotiabank ABMs with the added convenience of the increased access.

Quick Facts

• The new ABMs offer customers a convenient way to access their money in multiple Couche-Tard locations in Quebec. Some of the ABMs will be in stores that are open 24 hours. The ABMs offer cash withdrawals only.
• The addition of 287 Scotiabank ABM's in select Couche-Tard locations expands Scotiabank's overall ABM network in Canada to 3,812, an increase of 8%.
• Updates on the locations of newly available ABMs at Couche-Tard stores in Quebec can be accessed with the Scotiabank ABM Locator tool at scotiabank.com.

Quotes

"With this new partnership with Couche-Tard, we are offering more convenient options for customers across Quebec to access their money," said Carole Chapdelaine, Senior Vice President of Scotiabank's Quebec and Ontario Region. "This expansion gives Scotiabank customers greater ABM access at more locations across the province."

"We are always looking for ways to improve our customers' experience at our locations across the country," Mélissa Lessard, Marketing Director, Couche-Tard. "This new partnership with Scotiabank in our Quebec locations does just that by offering them an opportunity to do their banking in a safe and secure way."

About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a leading multinational financial services provider and Canada's most international bank. With more than 83,000 employees, Scotiabank and its affiliates serve some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a broad range of products and services including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. In December 2012, Scotiabank became the first Canadian bank to be named Global Bank of the Year and Bank of the Year in the Americas by The Banker magazine, a Financial Times publication. With assets of $743 billion (as at July 31, 2013), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com.

About Couche-Tard
Alimentation Couche-Tard inc. is the leader in the Canadian convenience store industry. In the United States, Couche-Tard is the largest independent convenience store operator in terms of number of company-operated stores. In Europe, Couche-Tard is a leader in convenience store and road transportation fuel in Scandinavian countries and in the Baltic States it has a growing presence in Poland.

As of April 28, 2013, Couche-Tard's network comprises 6,094 convenience stores throughout North America, including 4,546 stores with road transportation fuel dispensing. Its North-American network consists of 13 business units, including nine in the United States covering 39 states and the District of Columbia and four in Canada covering all ten provinces. More than 60,000 people are employed throughout the Corporation's network and its service centers in North America.

Couche-Tard is a Canadian company which shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: ATD.A and ATD.B).

About STANLEY Security

STANLEY Security, a business division of Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), is a provider of integrated security solutions defining the future of the security industry. STANLEY delivers a comprehensive suite of security products and software with a strong emphasis on service. STANLEY is powered by a culture of continuous innovation and learning, providing revolutionary technology and unmatched customer service to commercial, institutional and industrial businesses and organizations. We focus on complete customer transparency and operational excellence in the five customer touch points: account management, installation, service, monitoring and billing. STANLEY takes pride in our signature approach to doing business - offering global resources, with a local touch.  As one of the world's largest and most comprehensive security providers, we're protecting what's important to you by designing, installing, servicing and monitoring an award-winning portfolio of security products and solutions:

• Intrusion, Fire, Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems
• Systems Integration & Vertical Market Solutions 
• Automatic Entrance Solutions
• Door Locking Hardware, Closers & Exit Devices
• Master Keyed Systems
• UL & Bilingual ULC Monitoring Services 
• Real-Time, Online eServices

www.STANLEYsecurity.com

SOURCE Scotiabank