WCBO West Coast Bancorp (MM)

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As part of an ongoing, value-added product introduction, West Coast Bank (NASDAQ:WCBO) has announced a new ATM (automated teller machine) fee refund program, which eliminates ATM access fees, including those from other bank's cash machines. Customer's accounts are refunded ATM access fees after ATM receipts are submitted to the bank. All customers receive free ATM access nationwide with the new program. President and CEO Robert D. Sznewajs said, "Our goal is to continually provide enhanced convenience programs to our customers. Providing Free ATM access through this program offers businesses and consumers the benefit of an expanded ATM network. Free ATM access makes it easier, more convenient and more cost effective for our customers to access their accounts." The free ATM access program joins West Coast Bank's other new products: -- A rewards debit card with a cash rebate for purchases. -- A payroll card program that facilitates electronic payroll processing for employees that may not have a bank account. -- A product line of brand name gift and pre-paid wireless phone cards from Coinstar. -- A Visa gift card. For more information, visit any West Coast Bank branch or call Customer Support 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 $2.5 billion in assets, operating 59 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/. DATASOURCE: West Coast Bancorp CONTACT: Robert D. Sznewajs, President & CEO, +1-503-598-3242 Web site: http://www.wcb.com/

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