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WSAA launches prepaid card at annual show

Friday, October 24, 2014 — 12:25:10 (EDT)

Eureka, Calif.. October 2014 – The Western States Acquirers Association is pleased to announce that it provided all registered attendees a “WSAA Prepaid Card” as a “Thank You” for attending its annual conference on October 15-16 at the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina. Card values range from $5 up to $1,000, and attendees had several opportunities to win throughout the conference. WSAA selected Open Payment Systems based in Westlake Village, Calif., to provide the prepaid Visa cards using Vantivs’ processing platform.

"WSAA is excited to provide attendees a prepaid card when they pick-up their registration pass at the conference and offer opportunities to win more prepaid cards at the break-out sessions and events throughout the conference." commented Xavier Ayala, CEO/President of the Western States Acquirers Association.

“Open Payment Systems (OPS) is pleased to provide WSAA its own branded prepaid card program. This unique prepaid Visa Debit Card Solution is designed to incentivize attendees and drive participation at the events. WSAA is the first regional trade show in the acquiring industry to adopt and harness prepaid card programs. We are excited about the program and look forward to adding value to the WSAA organization and its supporters.” commented David Allen, CEO of Open Payment Systems.

About Open Payment Systems

Open Payment Systems (OPS) is an innovator in the Prepaid Financial Services Industry focused on providing our clients with superior and reliable Prepaid Debit Card programs. With over 30 years combined experience developing and implementing innovative card programs. OPS provides unique and relevant payment technologies. OPS caters to its’ partners and their clients to deploy services and solutions which deliver value, increased profits and customer retention. www.openpaymentsystems.com .

About Western States Acquirers Association

The Western States Acquirers Association (WSAA) is a not-for-profit, non membership organization dedicated to creating an independent forum explicitly designed for the purpose of educating, networking and helping to create an environment of solidarity within the merchant bankcard acquiring field. It is completely self-governing and staffed by volunteers dedicated to accomplishing these goals. We fund each of our events solely on the revenue generated through Vendor and Exhibitor sponsorship and minimal Attendee registration fees. Vendors/Exhibitors are identified as those organizations or individuals that primarily sell to the Acquiring Industry. Attendees are defined as Financial Institutions, Independent Sales Organizations, or Individuals that primarily sell acquiring related services directly to the Retail Industry. WSAA is open to all who want to attend these Seminars. For more information about WSAA visit www.westernstatesacquirers.com .

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Source: Company press release.