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Ecount Announces Record Growth in 2005

New Clients, Partners and Products Fuel Expansion

Conshohocken, PA, January 25, 2006 - Ecount (www.ecount.com), the stored value experts, today announced unprecedented growth for 2005. Ecount significantly extended their foothold within the $2 trillion stored value and prepaid market, securing 150 new corporate clients in the previous year. This brings Ecount's total client-count to 900. Additionally, more than 20 new partners joined Ecount, helping to further accelerate Ecount's expansion and market reach. This growth resulted in more than 60% growth in year-over-year revenue for the 8 year old company.

Key to the ongoing and substantial growth has been product innovation. In 2005, Ecount added three new products to their repertoire and more than a dozen new features and functionalities to their products.

"In 2005, our team was able to exceed sales projections, penetrate new markets and continue expansion in our current market verticals," stated Matt Gillin, CEO of Ecount. "This growth is due, in large part, to the high-level of innovation and razor-sharp execution of our people. Ecount will continue to be the dominant provider of custom stored value solutions to corporations - helping companies cut costs, increase program effectiveness and boost branding. We are looking forward to a great 2006!"

2005 saw the launch of the following Ecount products:

• 100%™ Payroll Solution: The Ecount 100% Solution is the only program available that allows companies to achieve 100% direct deposit with 100% paperless payroll, guaranteed.
• Life™ Card Series: The Life Card Series allows companies issuing rewards or incentives to offer specialized affinity offers, focusing on areas such as Golf, Travel, Home and more.
• FIRM™ Program: The FIRM Program is the first youth prepaid VisaĻ card married to a financial education curriculum, enabling teens to learn smart financial management and parents to monitor their progress.

For more information on how Ecount programs can maximize your payments, please contact our Stored Value experts at 877-ECOUNT-1 or sales@ecount.com.

About Ecount
Ecount provides customized stored value programs for corporations, agencies and individuals looking for a simple and convenient way to deliver or receive electronic payments. With products ranging from incentives to compensation to specialized rewards, Ecount offers comprehensive programs to corporations looking to influence and motivate consumers, employees and customers. Ecount's proprietary technology enables complete communication and brand extension coupled with a secure payment vehicle. More than 850 leading corporations, including more than one third of the Fortune 100, rely on Ecount's prepaid solutions to gain a strategic advantage in their market.

Note to the Media:
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