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CompuBank Ranks #1 in Ease of Use by Gomez Advisors The First Virtual National Bank Ranks 6th Overall on the Internet Banker Scorecard March 19, 1999 HOUSTON, March 18 /PRNewswire/CompuBank (www.compubank.com) the first virtual National Bank, today announced it captured the number one ranking in Gomez Advisor's Internet Banker Scorecard for 'Ease of Use' and the number six ranking overall. Gomez Advisors, a leading independent authority on consumer e-commerce services, ranks the top Internet banks in the categories of Ease of Use, Customer Confidence, On-Site Resources and Relationship Services. The Gomez Scorecard helps consumers choose the best Internet bank service to meet their needs. "Our number one ranking from Gomez Advisors is a direct result and reinforcement of CompuBank's commitment to providing savings, service and convenience to our customers," said Frank Goldberg, chairman and CEO, CompuBank. According to Gomez, CompuBank ranked number one in the 'Ease of Use' category for its easy, minimalist interface and simple account application process. Also noted in the review as key benefits of banking with CompuBank are its checking transactions that are filterable across all transaction types and banks and the fact that CompuBank guarantees against late bill payments and fraud through Traveler's Web Insurance. CompuBank offers a variety of depository products and services to both consumers and businesses including: basic checking, interest checking, savings, money market accounts, certificates of deposits, visa check cards, direct deposit and transfers, free wire services, online check re-order, free bill payment and free ATM services. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CompuBank is the first virtual National Bank to receive a charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and approval from the Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation (FDIC). Based on a strong foundation of banking experience, CompuBank is an independent bank backed by private investors. National banks were created to instill public confidence, and by receiving a national charter, CompuBank has demonstrated it ensures sound banking practices and has met a stricter set of regulatory requirements put forth by the Federal Government and the OCC. For more information, email info@compubank.com or visit the Web site at www.compubank.com. SOURCE CompuBank /CONTACT: Christie Kaluza, email, christie@vollmerpr.com, or Judy Haveson, email, judy@vollmerpr.com, both of Vollmer Public Relations, 713-546-2230, for CompuBank/ /Web site: compubank.com [Copyright 1999, PR Newswire]