Elizabeth, NJ, October 24, 2006 . . . The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce has chosen to exclusively endorse NationalCard Processing Systems as its transaction processing partner for its approximately 500 members.

Established in 1997, The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce serves to advance the human progress, general welfare, prosperity, and quality of life within the local business and corporate community. With a strong commitment to ensuring the prosperity and advancement of its members, The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce gives particular attention ensuring the economic, social, civic, commercial, industrial, educational and employment interests of the City of Elizabeth and surrounding communities.

After a thorough review process, it was determined that NationalCard Processing Systems would bring meaningful cost savings and substantial value to The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce members in large part due to its national reputation, state-of-the-art technology and strong New Jersey presence.

According to Executive Director Gordon Haas, NationalCard Processing Systems delivers quality credit and debit card processing products with an outstanding customer service component. “We work hard to bring our members valuable services and offerings and are excited to be able to respond to an important business need with this beneficial partnership. NationalCard's credit and debit card processing solutions, unprecedented technology and strong customer support are certain to be an asset to our membership,” said Haas.

“We anticipate a strong and meaningful partnership with The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce and its members. It's a pleasure to be involved with such a dedicated and growing organization that continually works to improve the operations and success of its membership,” said NationalCard Systems' Chief Executive Officer David H. Schwartz.

Headquartered in New Jersey, NationalCard provides a full range of credit and debit card processing services for financial institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations and retailers throughout the country. NationalCard offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions that include all major credit and debit cards, check verification and guarantee as well as electronic check conversion and gift/loyalty cards. The company also provides for a full range of point-of-sale terminals and industry focused software/hardware interfaces.