WCBO West Coast Bancorp (MM)

Checking Account Card Provides Monthly Cash Rebate and Protects Cardholder From Unauthorized Purchases LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (NASDAQ:WCBO) -- West Coast Bank's new "Sign for Rewards(TM)" Visa(R) Check Cards reward cardholders with 0.50% cash-back for purchases. Similar to other debit cards, the Visa-branded "Sign for Rewards(TM)" cards deduct purchases directly from a checking account, but also provide a cash rebate for everyday purchases made without using a Personal Identification Number (PIN). President and CEO Robert D. Sznewajs said, "The Sign for Rewards(TM) card offers businesses and consumers many benefits in addition to a cash rebate. By signing for purchases, cardholder's unauthorized purchases are protected by Visa's Zero Liability Policy, a PIN number cannot be compromised and is not required, and, in most cases, signing for a purchase provides greater detail on a monthly statement. The new rewards card is yet another example of the Bank's offering of contemporary payments solution-oriented products and services to our customers." Cash rebates are paid to cardholders every month with a credit appearing on their statement. The card carries an annual fee of $12. To order a "Sign for Rewards(TM)" card or upgrade an existing card, clients may visit any West Coast Bank branch or call Customer Service at 800-895-3345. West Coast Bancorp, one of Oregon Business Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For, is a Northwest bank holding company with $2.0 billion in assets, operating 53 offices in Oregon and Washington. The company combines the sophisticated products and expertise of larger banks with the local decision making, market knowledge and customer service of a community bank. For more information, visit the Company web site at http://www.wcb.com/ or http://www.ideposit.com/. DATASOURCE: West Coast Bancorp CONTACT: Robert D. Sznewajs, President & CEO of West Coast Bancorp, +1-503-598-3243 Web site: http://www.wcb.com/

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