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Back-to-back EFTA meetings cover prepaid products, effects of debit settlement

September 2, 2003

NEW YORK -- Attendees of "Future Debit: The Post-Settlement Landscape," an Oct. 1 meeting presented by the Electronic Funds Transfer Association's (EFTA) Electronic Commerce Payments Council at The Plaza in New York may also want to attend "Prepaid Cards: Currency of the 21st Century" on Oct. 2 at the nearby offices of Citigroup.

Presentations at the Oct. 2 prepaid meeting will include: "Is the Patriot Act the Big Chill for Prepaid Cards?," "Smart Fare Payments: The Train Has Arrived," "Payroll Cards and the Unbanked" and "What Processors Know About Prepaid That the Rest of Us Don't." (See related story EFTA event to examine impact of debit settlements)

EFTA is offering a discount of $200 on combined registration fees for members and non-members who attend both events. An additional discount is available for those who register before Sept. 17.

EFTA has negotiated a conference rate of $269 per night at The Plaza, which is the conference hotel for both meetings. Attendees can make their reservations directly by calling The Plaza at 800-441-1414 or 800-759-3000 before Sept. 10 and mentioning EFTA.

An electronic brochure describing both events and registration forms can be downloaded at EFTA's Web site.