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                                                               Company: CannaTrac Technology Inc.
                                                               Product: CannaCard
                                                               Website: www.cannatrac.com
                                                               Contact: terry@cannatrac.com





                          Cashless payments solution for


                         cannabis merchants, consumers





                  annaTrac, a cannabis industry solutions pro-  device can be a good option for dispensaries and retailers
                  vider, launched CannaCard, a mobile app       that are locked into contracts with POS service providers
                  designed to provide consumers with a          and are having difficulty obtaining a POS system or want
        C Starbucks-like  experience.  Users  can  transfer     to add more card readers as they grow.
        funds from their checking accounts and credit and debit
        cards; they can also make in-person cash transfers at par-  "Integrating with solution providers can be a lengthy
        ticipating cannabis dispensaries and retailers, company   process," Sochacki said. "This is a quick way for merchants
        representatives stated. In addition to facilitating cashless   to make a decision about accepting payments at retail
        transactions, the app displays product and service offer-  locations."
        ings.
                                                                Improve customer experience
        "Cashless payments remove cash from the equation and    Consumers can download the CannaCard mobile app in
        provide consumers with a safe and easy way to support   Google Play and the Apple Store. App users pay a nominal
        their favorite cannabis retailers," said CannaTrac CEO   $0.95 fee to reload their CannaCards at participating
        Thomas Gavin IV. "Consumers can shop, pay and earn      dispensaries or directly through their online and mobile
        rewards with CannaCard and the CannaCard app."          accounts.

        Noting that the U.S. cannabis market is expected to reach   Sochacki pointed out that CannaTrac has built a complete
        24.1 billion by 2025, Gavin said CannaTrac is active  in   consumer experience into the app, with an advertising
        Colorado and plans near-term rollouts in other states.   ecosystem and member and user offers that generate
        Multiple integration options                            points based on the dollars they spend. "We can push out
                                                                an offer to app users when they travel in a specific geo-
        Gavin additionally noted that CannaCard can be used as a   zone," he said. "We'll send merchants that traffic and offer
        standalone solution or integrated into retail environments,   double points based on consumer spend."
        POS systems and vertical "seed to sale" interfaces. For
        example, he mentioned that the CannaCard platform is    Safety, convenience
        fully integrated in the Adilas POS platform.            CannaTrac representatives noted that the company
                                                                has extensive  experience in  BSA and AML compliance,
        "More than 900 cannabis-related businesses are using the   financial services, government affairs, and patient privacy.
        Adilas system and can enroll in our value-added program   Noting that removing cash from retail merchants can
        by turning on the CannaCard payment option," Gavin      reduce the risk of violent crimes, the company said public
        said. "CannaCard's global API simplifies the integration   safety is one of its core values and a top priority.
        process, making it as easy as possible for retailers and POS
        companies to adopt our cashless payment solution."      CannaTrac stated that its software, technology and

                                                                resources are designed to provide financial transparency
        The N5 handheld POS terminal with chip card, magnetic   to the cannabis industry. The company values its
        strip card and NFC readers and thermal printer is       relationships with state and national financial institutions,
        also available. Edwin Sochacki, technical software      local and state law enforcement, political leaders and
        development advisor and director at CannaTrac, said the   citizens.


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