“I am a huge fan of this whole system as it is extremely easy to use and offers amazing features. How cool is it to know you can just carry the card reader in your pocket with your device, and you can accept credit cards anywhere?”

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“Do not be surprised if you see MerchantWARE Mobile being a “Must Have” application in the Business environment soon.”

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Merchant Warehouse Releases Free Point of Sale application for small and mid-sized businesses

BOSTON, MA - Merchant Warehouse a premier provider of merchant accounts and credit card processing, today announced its next generation mobile application for BlackBerry® smart phones. MerchantWARE Mobile runs on BlackBerry’s Pearl, Storm, Curve or Bold and offers the enhanced capability to use a highly secure Bluetooth card swipe device that brings ease of use, lower processing costs and security to “on the go” businesses. This free application is now available for download on Merchant Warehouse’s MerchantWARE Mobile BlackBerry Page and will soon be available on Blackberry App World.

With a growing need for convenient payment options, contractors, delivery people, tradeshow vendors, and anyone else looking to accept credit cards wherever their business takes them, can now securely process credit card transactions. This application promises to save valuable time and money with immediate approvals as well as the convenience of automatic email receipts.

Whether credit card information is swiped or keyed-in to the BlackBerry device, all data is stored on Merchant Warehouse’s secure servers, not the mobile device, providing peace of mind to customers, merchants and salespeople.

“We are thrilled with the success of our recent iPhone credit card processing application,” said Henry Helgeson, president and co-CEO of Merchant Warehouse. “In the last month alone, we have had many thousands of downloads and terrific feedback from users. I am confident that the increased functionality of the BlackBerry application is going to take mobile payments to the next level. We are excited to offer this innovative processing solution to our current and prospective customers.”

Features of MerchantWARE Mobile for the BlackBerry include:

• Secure transactions in real time, including sales, refunds and voids;
• Lower Interchange costs by swiping with Bluetooth card reader;
• Free application;
• Robust detailed transaction reporting;
• No additional gateway or cellular access fees;
• Email receipts for merchant and customer;
• Encrypted and secure SSL connections for safely transmitting customer information;
• Complies with PCI DSS/PABP;
• Automatic end of day batch processing;
• Access to the MerchantWARE Virtual Terminal enabling users to process transactions through the same merchant account from any web connected computer.

“In Q1 of this year, BlackBerry devices were in three of the top five positions for smart phone popularity. This was a driving factor in our decision to grow our mobile offering with BlackBerry”, said Helgeson.”We look forward to continuing to expand our mobile application offerings with a Window’s Mobile device in the near future and continuous improvements to our already successful applications.”

More information on MerchantWARE Mobile is available at; http://merchantwarehouse.com/merchantware_mobile

BlackBerry® is a registered trademark of RIM.

About Merchant Warehouse
Merchant Warehouse was founded in 1998 on the principle that businesses should be able to purchase credit card processing software, POS equipment and merchant accounts at reasonable prices. With over 80,000 merchants served in the last 11 years, Merchant Warehouse now sets the standard for price, innovation, customer service and integrity. The company continues to lead the industry with groundbreaking technology initiatives: MerchantWARE®, a suite of sophisticated payment processing solutions for all types of businesses, which brings a new level of data security beyond PCI compliance; BINsmartTM, which evaluates credit card transactions to find the greatest potential savings and MerchantWARE Mobile, a free credit card processing application available for the iPhone, BlackBerry and soon Windows Mobile devices. Merchant Warehouse has been named the ETA 2009 ISO of the Year, Business Solutions’ Best Channel Vendor for 2009 and is a two time recipient of the Boston Business Journal Pacesetter Award. The company is committed to community and charitable involvement and ongoing high ethical standards.For more information, please visit http://merchantwarehouse.com/ or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MWarehouse.

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Boston, Mass. - May 26, 2009 - Merchant Warehouse, a premier provider of merchant accounts and credit card processing solutions, continues to grow at a record pace. Within the past six months, despite economic turmoil, sales of merchant accounts have increased significantly with April being the best month in the company’s 11-year history. 
Contributing to the company’s phenomenal growth has been the release of innovative, industry-changing, products and solutions for small and mid-sized business owners, as well as several prominent awards recognizing Merchant Warehouse as one of the top merchant account providers in the industry. Most recently they won the processing industry’s highest award, “ISO of the Year 2009″ in acknowledgement of all the company’s accomplishments and commitment to its customers.

Recent Merchant Warehouse Achievements include:

Increased Sales and Growing Customer Service

• April 2009 was most successful in company history for new customer acquisition.
• Agent and VAR Channel growth of 100 percent over previous six-months.
• Customer retention rates currently 100 percent longer than industry average.

Technology Enhancements

• ReleasedBINsmart^TM a revolutionary technology, embedded in point of sale (POS) systems and exclusive IP or dial-up terminals. This technology assesses each credit card transaction to deliver significant savings on merchant’s processing costs.
• Development and release ofMerchantWARE Mobilea point-of-sale application that provides merchants with the ability to run credit card transactions in real-time on their iPhone, iTouch or Blackberry.
• Restaurant and retail POS systems to benefit its agent and ISO network by adding powerful, systems that are affordable and easy-to-deploy.

Corporate Recognition

• Boston Business Journal Pacesetter Award- This honor recognizes the company’s significant revenue growth over the past three years.
• ETA 2009 ISO of the Year- Awarded for a multitude of groundbreaking business and technology initiatives, community and charitable involvement and ongoing high ethical standards.
• Business Solutions Best Channel Vendor 2009 - This award recognized the company’s ability to offer new innovative technology that enhanced partners’ future growth opportunities; loyalty to partners and partnership program; and quality of service and support.
• Corporate Friendship Award- Awarded annually by Boston Cares, a non-profit organization that creates and leads team-oriented volunteer opportunities and services within Greater Boston,Merchant Warehousewas chosen as this year’s recipient for its significant involvement in local volunteering and charitable organizations.

“I am flattered to be able to work with individuals who give so much of themselves to our clients, community and organization,” said Henry Helgeson, Merchant Warehouse President and co-CEO. “I couldn’t be prouder of our performance over the first part of 2009 and look forward to even greater accomplishments moving forward for Merchant Warehouse.”

About Merchant Warehouse
Merchant Warehouse was founded in 1998 on the principle that businesses should be able to purchase credit card processing software, POS equipment and merchant services at a reasonable price. With over 80,000 merchants served in the last 11 years, Merchant Warehouse now sets the standard for price, innovation, customer service and integrity. For more information, please visit www.MerchantWarehouse.com or follow us at http://twitter.com/MWarehouse.

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Contacts:
Brian Waldman
Merchant Warehouse
800.941.6557 x2050
bwaldman@merchantwarehouse.com

Alexis Gordon/Michael Sullivan
PAN Communications
978.474.1900
merchant@pancomm.com

“It is an honor to be named a finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award,” said Henry Helgeson, president and co-CEO of Merchant Warehouse. “From humble beginnings to the strong and proud company Merchant Warehouse is today, I have always valued integrity and innovation as the driving force behind our success. I am extremely proud of how far the company has come since its inception and look forward to providing continued guidance of our growth and subsequent success.”

Under Helgeson’s guidance, Merchant Warehouse has created new and innovative products and solutions that shake up the industry. Earlier this year, the company launched BINsmart^TM, a patent-pending and revolutionary technology that identifies, once a card is swiped, whether it is a debit, credit or corporate card; calculates the estimated lowest cost processing option; and then prompts for the best method to run that sale. It also developed and launched its first iPhone and Blackberry applications, MerchantWARE Mobile, which allow mobile workers the convenience of accepting payments while on the road.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards program celebrates its 23rd anniversary this year. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world. Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur of the Year national program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 14, 2009. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

Sponsors

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur of the Year awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America as national sponsors.

In the New England region, sponsors include; Bowne, Curran & Connors, Boston Magazine, J.Robert Scott, Marsh USA, Nixon Peabody and AMS.

About Merchant Warehouse
Merchant Warehouse was founded in 1998 on the principle that businesses should be able to purchase credit card processing software, POS equipment and merchant services at a reasonable price. Servicing over 80,000 merchants, Merchant Warehouse now sets the standard for price, innovation, customer service and integrity. For more information, please visit www.MerchantWarehouse.com or follow us at http://twitter.com/MWarehouse.

About Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards Program

Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® award celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.

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Contacts:
Brian Waldman
Merchant Warehouse
800.941.6557 x2050
bwaldman@merchantwarehouse.com

Alexis Gordon/Michael Sullivan
PAN Communications
978.474.1900
merchant@pancomm.com

In booth #5270 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Helgeson explained how the MerchantWARE technology, developed by Merchant Warehouse, protects restaurant owners, operators and their customers from credit card data theft. Helgeson also stated how the solution helps merchants to reach PCI compliance much easier, faster, and at less of an expense. “The MerchantWARE payment processing solution, which can be integrated into an operator’s point-of-sale system to conceal important transaction data, makes the information virtually useless in the event that a merchant’s POS system gets hacked,” added Helgeson.

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Helgeson provided insight into government regulation in the card industry, stating that Federal intervention may make things far more complex and expensive for ISOs. He also said he feel it is important for solutions to come from the people who are involved in the day-to-day aspects of the industry. Helgeson also said that despite how poor the economic situation is right now, there are still positive business developments being made in the industry.

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and high ethical standards

Boston, MA. - April 22, 2009 - Merchant Warehouse, a premier provider of merchant accounts and credit card processing solutions has been named ISO (Independent Sales Organization) of the Year by the Electronic Transaction Association (ETA) during the organization’s annual conference and expo held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.   In the award’s inaugural year, Merchant Warehouse was chosen for a multitude of groundbreaking business and technology initiatives, community and charitable involvement and ongoing high ethical standards.

“We determined from the start,” stated Carla Balakgie, CEO of the Electronic Transactions Association, “that the ISO of the Year award should go to a company that has the core characteristics of a pure ISO, and has demonstrated its excellence by a number of measures, including care for its reputation, investment in its people, savvy application of technology, great customer service and, of course, consistent sales growth and retention. In other words, we wanted to honor the kind of company any one of us would be happy and proud to be a part of.”

“It is a tremendous honor to be named ISO of the Year,” said Henry Helgeson, president and co-CEO of Merchant Warehouse.  “At Merchant Warehouse, we believe our core business advantage is our integrity, honesty and customer service combined with innovative products that anticipate and address our customers’ needs. This award truly recognizes all of the hard work that we do every day while honoring the high standards we keep.  We are proud to be a member of the ETA and look forward to continuing to work with the organization and its members to improve and grow the credit card processing industry.”

The ETA is an international trade association with over 500 members representing companies who offer electronic transaction processing products and services from financial institutions to transaction processors to ISOs.  The organization works to monitor and help shape the merchant acquiring industry by providing leadership through education, advocacy and the exchange of information.

About Merchant Warehouse
Merchant Warehouse was founded in 1998 on the principle that businesses should be able to purchase credit card processing software, POS equipment and merchant services at a reasonable price.  Servicing over 80,000 merchants, Merchant Warehouse now sets the standard for price, innovation, customer service and integrity.  For more information, please visit www.MerchantWarehouse.com.

Contacts:

Dianne Sloan                                                                                         Alexis Gordon/Michael Sullivan

Merchant Warehouse                                                                             PAN Communications

800.941.6557 x2050                                                                               978.474.1900

dsloan@merchantwarehouse.com merchant@pancomm.com

Merchant Warehouse, a premier provider of merchant accounts and credit card processing solutions has been awarded the 2009 Corporate Friendship Award by Boston Cares, a non-profit organization that creates and leads team-oriented volunteer opportunities and services within Greater Boston. Given annually to one corporation within the state of Massachusetts, Merchant Warehouse was chosen as this year’s recipient for its deep involvement in local volunteering and charitable organizations. The award presentation took place at Boston Cares’ Sixth Annual Awards reception on April 21st.

Accepting the award on behalf of Merchant Warehouse and its nearly 130 Merchant Warehouse employees was Sarah-Beth Chester, Manager of Corporate Philanthropy and Green Initiatives at Merchant Warehouse, who spearheads the company’s community involvement outreach and who herself, commits innumerable hours to volunteering with a number of organizations throughout the Boston area.

Merchant Warehouse was recognized by Boston Cares for its participation in Frosty Friends, the Corporate Challenge, Habitat for Humanity and the Boston Food Bank. Additionally, each Friday the company collects money internally, with a 100 percent contribution rate, from its employees with its proceeds going to a charity nominated and agreed on by the Merchant Warehouse employees.

“Merchant Warehouse, from its very inception, has always strived to give back to our community and the people within it,” said Henry Helgeson, president and co-CEO of Merchant Warehouse. “While we have always been proud of the time we volunteer and the money we contribute, this award highlights our team for its involvement and willingness to put others before ourselves.”

“The Corporate Friendship Award has given us all a moment to pause and think back at all the good we’ve done, but not one employee of Merchant Warehouse will rest with this award,” said Sarah-Beth Chester. “We’ll be out there volunteering and contributing all we can tomorrow, and the next day and the days that follow. Merchant Warehouse has always been and will continue to be committed to providing a better way of life for its employees and community.”

Boston Cares organizes and leads team-oriented volunteer opportunities and services in and around Boston that have a positive impact on individuals and communities.

About Merchant Warehouse
Merchant Warehouse was founded in 1998 on the principle that businesses should be able to purchase credit card processing software, POS equipment and merchant services at a reasonable price. Servicing over 80,000 merchants, Merchant Warehouse now sets the standard for price, innovation, customer service and integrity. For more information, please visit www.MerchantWarehouse.com.

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Contacts:
Brian Waldman
Merchant Warehouse
800.941.6557 x2050
bwaldman@merchantwarehouse.com
Alexis Gordon/Michael Sullivan
PAN Communications
978.474.1900
merchant@pancomm.com