The implementation of Fiserv solutions at Tesco Bank will provide the foundation of account information and banking transactions for Tesco Bank customers. Consumers will have the convenience of accessing Tesco Bank from UK call centres, stores, online or ATMs.

John Bower, managing director, Europe, Bank Solutions, Fiserv comments:

"Tesco has a history of bringing innovation to the markets it serves. Fiserv will focus its expertise to help Tesco transform several business processes, creating a best-in-class customer experience in financial services."

About Tesco Bank

-- Tesco Bank is the UK's largest supermarket bank. Since our launch in 1997, we have grown to have six million customer accounts across 28 financial products and services.

-- Our principal activities are: general insurance - motor, home, pet and travel; credit cards and personal loans; personal savings; Tesco Compare and a network of cash machines (ATMs).

-- We sell our products through multiple channels including in-store, by telephone and online.

-- Tesco Bank is fully-owned by Tesco plc.

-- Tesco Bank is the trading name of Tesco Personal Finance plc, Registered in Scotland No. 173199.

-- Registered Address: Interpoint Building, 22 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh, EH12 5BH

About Fiserv

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) is the leading global provider of information management and electronic commerce systems for the financial services industry, driving innovation that transforms experiences for financial institutions and their customers. Ranked No. 1 on the FinTech 100 survey of top technology partners to the financial services industry, Fiserv celebrates its 25th year in 2009. For more information, visit www.fiserv.com.

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Tesco Bank 
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Metia 
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According to the company, Tesco Bank plans to extend its financial services business from a collection of financial products to that of a full service retail bank. It selected Fiserv based on its ability to provide a proven end-to-end banking solution.

The implementation of Fiserv solutions at the bank will provide the foundation of account information and banking transactions for its customers. Consumers will be able to access Tesco Bank from UK call centres, stores, online or ATMs.

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The implementation of Fiserv solutions at Tesco Bank will provide the foundation of account information and banking transactions for Tesco Bank customers. Consumers will have the convenience of accessing Tesco Bank from UK call centres, stores, online or ATMs.

John Bower, managing director, Europe, Bank Solutions, Fiserv comments:

"Tesco has a history of bringing innovation to the markets it serves. Fiserv will focus its expertise to help Tesco transform several business processes, creating a best-in-class customer experience in financial services."

About Tesco Bank

--Tesco Bank is the UK's largest supermarket bank. Since our launch in 1997, we have grown to have six million customer accounts across 28 financial products and services.

--Our principal activities are: general insurance - motor, home, pet and travel; credit cards and personal loans; personal savings; Tesco Compare and a network of cash machines (ATMs).

--We sell our products through multiple channels including in-store, by telephone and online.

--Tesco Bank is fully-owned by Tesco plc.

--Tesco Bank is the trading name of Tesco Personal Finance plc, Registered in Scotland No. 173199.

--Registered Address: Interpoint Building, 22 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh, EH12 5BH

About Fiserv

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) is the leading global provider of information management and electronic commerce systems for the financial services industry, driving innovation that transforms experiences for financial institutions and their customers. Ranked No. 1 on the FinTech 100 survey of top technology partners to the financial services industry, Fiserv celebrates its 25th year in 2009. For more information, visit www.fiserv.com.

CONTACT: Matthew Dransfield, Tesco Bank Tel: +44 (0)131 479 1346 Victoria Lomax, Tesco Bank Tel: +44 (0)131 479 1345 Carol Cowan, VP Product Management and Marketing, Bank Solutions, Fiserv, Inc Tel: +1 407 514 1146 e-mail: carol.cowan@fiserv.com WWW: http://www.fiserv.com Sally Yates, Account Director, Metia Tel: +44 (0)7775 707 477 e-mail: sally.yates@metia.com Nicole Angerone-McLeod, Senior Account Executive, Metia Tel: +44 (0)20 3100 3560 e-mail: nicole.angerone-mcleod@metia.com WWW: http://www.metia.com

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Fiserv said that part of the its core competency in risk and compliance, the Financial Crime Risk Management solution suite from Fiserv provides a portfolio of fraud risk mitigation and anti-money laundering capabilities that can help organizations achieve a goal of 'de-risking' each and every transaction throughout its lifecycle. The platform can also significantly improve operational efficiency through enhanced detection capabilities, fewer false positives, reduced revenue losses and streamlined workflow.

Simon Moss, general manager, Fraud and Compliance Solutions at Fiserv, said, "We thank the readers of Banking Technology for honoring Fiserv, and see this award as recognition of the investment made by Fiserv in the risk management area, and the hard work of our associates. Fiserv will continue to innovate to help ensure our clients are well equipped to efficiently detect and mitigate financial crime."

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