Network Merchants Achieves High Level Security Compliance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) July 29, 2004 -- Chicago, Illinois: Network Merchants, an electronic payment gateway servicing financial institutions, Independent Sales Organizations and Merchant Service Providers recently received notification of its compliance with Visa�s Card Holder Information Security Program (CISP).

With the increasing importance of information security, Visa�s CISP certification establishes a high standard of industry requirements specifically designed to protect sensitive information from being compromised. CISP compliance evidences Network Merchant�s commitment to safeguarding sensitive transaction data, resulting in decreased fraud and increased consumer confidence.



Commenting on the certification, Mr. James McKenzie, CEO of Network Merchants stated: �We are very excited to announce our compliance with Visa�s Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP). This is a significant step for our strategic partners which allows them to provide the highest level of security possible and assures their customers that their sensitive information will be protected.�

As a result of Network Merchants compliance, their affiliate members including financial institutions, Independent Sales Organizations and Merchant Service Providers can take advantage of the CISP certification by processing secure e-commerce transactions with no additional code or further integration.

About Network Merchants: Network Merchants provides secure, reliable, IP-based payment gateway solutions that enable merchants to authorize, settle and manage electronic transactions anytime, anywhere, via Web sites, at retail, and on wireless devices. NetworkMerchants.com services are provided through an extensive network of reseller partners and leading financial institutions that offer payment solutions to their merchant customers.