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March 17, 2006

Credit card processing program for members

The Columbus Bar has teamed up with First Data's Direct Business Group (which serves First Data's Revenue Sharing Alliances), to provide a valuable benefit for all Columbus Bar members. The Direct Business Group is a full service payment processor, powered by First Data, the recognized world leader in the transaction payment processing industry. First Data serves over three million merchant locations nationwide and is the payment processing provider of choice for the Columbus Bar. Together, the Columbus Bar and the Direct Business Group are pleased to offer a money-saving program for accepting payments at your business.

In today's competitive business marketplace, the acceptance of credit cards and other forms of payment is essential to the success of all businesses. By offering your customers the ability to multiple forms of payment for the goods and services they purchase, you are opening the door to increased sales, more store traffic and developing a competitive advantage.

First Data specializes in offering customized payment acceptance solutions for all types of businesses and pride themselves on making sure customers are 100 percent satisfied with the service they receive. The payment acceptance services include the ability to accept multiple forms of payment at the most competitive rates. Every Columbus Bar member who participates in the special discounted association card-processing program receives:

• Special low association transaction processing rates that will meet or beat your existing processing rates with no minimum processing fee, no annual fee and no monthly service fee.
• Ability to accept all major credit cards, (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB card) and debit/ATM cards.
• A complete selection of state-of-the art electronic credit card terminal equipment with flexible lease and purchase options.
• Electronic Check Acceptance through TeleCheck Services.
• Full e-commerce and internet payment acceptance solutions.
• Superior customer service and POS Help Desk Support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Rapid deposit of your credit card funds to the bank account of your choice.
• Comprehensive, automated reporting and monthly statements.
• Rapid account setup and deployment of card terminal equipment.

The Columbus Bar invites all members to evaluate their current payment acceptance needs and call for a free credit card processing analysis. Take advantage of your membership benefits and start saving on your payment processing today. For more information, contact Jeremy Brehm at 800/767.2484. ext. 54310 or Cortnee Bowling at 800/767.2484 ext. 55367.