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MATT TAYLOR PROMOTED TO CHIEF OPERTATING OFFICER (COO) OF MERCURY PAYMENT SYSTEMS

Visionary Leader Manages Fast-Growing Tech Company

Durango, CO —July 3, 2008 —Visionary Leader Manages Fast-Growing Tech CompanyIntegrated Payments Processor, Mercury Payment Systems, announced today the promotion of Sales and Marketing Senior Vice President, Matt Taylor, to Chief Operating Officer (COO). In the newly created position, Taylor will assume responsibility over daily operations in addition to current management of all sales and marketing functions.

"Mercury prides itself on carefully developing managers at all levels," said Marc Katz, CEO. "We're taking this opportunity to leverage Matt's skills and talents to add additional value to day-to-day company operations."

A graduate from Fort Lewis College with a BS degree in Business Administration, summa cum laude, Taylor has driven improvements to current product offerings and the creation of new services for Mercury since 2003. He leverages emerging trends, including IP processing, e-commerce, enterprise-level products, and gift and loyalty services, to forge new relationships with Mercury's partners and customers.

"Matt is an inspiring leader who has helped Mercury revolutionize the entire payments industry!" said Jeff Katz, Chairman of the Board.

About Mercury Payment Systems

Mercury Payment Systems is an integrated transaction processing company created to enhance point-of-sale systems by offering credit, debit, check, gift card and loyalty processing. Mercury's integrated Internet protocol (IP) or dial-up processing solutions are fast, reliable and affordable. Retailers can leverage the reliability and enhanced efficiency of integrated payment processing to increase productivity and customer satisfaction. Mercury Payment Systems helps resellers increase their opportunities with reseller support and superior technology. For more information call 800-846-4472, ext. 1820 or go to www.MercuryPay.com.

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Wendy Graham
Mercury Payment Systems
(970) 385-3460
wgraham@mercurypay.com