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NFSE nFinanSe Meets Requirements of Internationally Recognized Payment Card Industry
Data Security Standard

Company Receives Level One Payment Service Provider PCI Certification

BRADENTON, Fla., Sep 05, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- nFinanSe Inc. (NFSE) today
announced it has successfully completed its recent security audit and met the
requirements for Level One Payment Card Industry (PCI) Payment Service Provider
Compliance. This is the international standard recognized by the Payment Card
Industry Standard Council(TM) and requires an independent third-party audit from
an approved PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).

The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) is an
industry-sponsored security requirement developed by American Express, Discover
Financial Services, JCB, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa International, founders of
the Payment Card Industry Standard Council(TM), to help organizations protect
sensitive customer account data and prevent fraud and various other security
issues.

As a Payment Services Provider, nFinanSe is responsible for ensuring the security
of sensitive account data, including names, social security numbers and account
numbers, whether stored, active or during a transaction. The Company's on-site
security audit was conducted by BT INS, a leading provider of security services
and the highest rated US National Security Agency-certified organization to-date.

According to Peter Verderber, CISSP, PCI QSA, one of the auditors from BT INS,
"It was one of the most efficient audits we have ever conducted due to nFinanSe's
preparedness. Security was clearly a very strong consideration when nFinanSe
designed the infrastructure, developed the policies and procedures and
implemented the cardholder data security controls."

The PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) is a multifaceted security standard that
includes compliance requirements covering a range of topics consisting of
security management, policies and procedures, network architecture, software
design and other critical protective measures. The security audit also includes a
compliance validation performed on all system components where cardholder data is
stored, processed or transmitted.

Added Mr. Verderber, "The information security program, comprised of physical,
technical and administrative controls at nFinanSe, presents an overall security
posture that exceeds what we have seen at most other organizations seeking PCI
compliance."

nFinanSe's Chief Technology Officer, Daniel W. Davis, CISSP, CISM, CEH stated,
"This level of security gives nFinanSe a competitive advantage in the marketplace
while ensuring the continued security of our cardholders. Out of all the
financial services companies and retailers worldwide, we believe that less than
500 companies have achieved this level of security and we are proud to be in this
esteemed company."

"nFinanSe's impressive security infrastructure, and highly knowledgeable and
committed information security leadership provides assurance for future growth in
a PCI compliant framework," closed Mr. Verderber.

About nFinanSe Inc.

nFinanSe Inc. is an innovative financial services company and provider of stored
value and prepaid card solutions headquartered in Bradenton, Florida. nFinanSe
has developed the nFinanSe Network, a secure, reliable, point of sale (POS) and
PC based software platform that connects retail merchants with multiple stored
value prepaid card processors and issuing banks. nFinanSe owns and operates the
nFinanSe Network as a standardized, national network of stored value and prepaid
card cash load stations located throughout the United States.

About BT INS

BT INS is a leading global provider of business-driven information technology
consulting and software solutions. For more than a decade, we've been helping
organizations effectively use technology to achieve strategic business goals. Our
unique solution portfolio enables our customers to reduce costs, increase
flexibility, strengthen security, ensure compliance and improve efficiency.

-- Infrastructure Transformation builds high-performing, resilient and scalable
network infrastructures.

-- Information Risk Management reduces risk, mitigates vulnerabilities and
ensures ongoing compliance.

-- Business Productivity streamlines collaboration, improves program execution
and enables more effective decisions.

-- Enterprise Architecture and Governance helps improve visibility and control
over IT initiatives to better meet business goals.

We apply our structured methodologies, strategic alliances and diverse industry
experience to deliver in-depth analyses and implement custom solutions aimed at
driving business growth. Our consultants hold over 1,100 certifications in 96
categories and our KnowledgeNet database gives them access to over 15 years worth
of intellectual property, solutions and proven techniques in an easily-searchable
format. Our customers include global enterprises and service providers in all
major industries, including telecommunications, financial services, retail,
pharmaceutical/healthcare, manufacturing, government and travel and
transportation. BT INS is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., and has 38
offices in the U.S., Europe, Middle East and SE Asia. For additional information,
please visit http://bt.ins.com or contact BT INS at 1-888-767-2788 in the U.S.,
44 (0) 1628 503000 in Europe, 65 6549 7188 Asia, or 1-408-330-2700 worldwide.

SOURCE: nFinanSe Inc.
nFinanSe Inc., Bradenton
Clare J. Morgan, Vice President, Marketing, 941-753-2875