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U.S. Bank, Jingit honored at 2012 Paybefore Awards

Monday, February 27, 2012 — 13:17:22 (EST)

Minneapolis, Feb. 23, 2012 -- U.S. Bank, in partnership with Jingit, has been recognized by Paybefore as a winner in the "Most Innovative Prepaid Program" category at the 2012 Paybefore Awards. Jingit, an online and mobile-based marketing platform, pays consumers money to watch ads and provide feedback. Jingit users then can spend their earnings through their U.S. Bank Jingit Visa(R) Prepaid Card. Paybefore Awards is the most prestigious recognition of excellence in the worldwide prepaid and stored value card industry.

"Recognition for 'Most Innovative Prepaid Program' is a great honor for U.S. Bank and demonstrates our leadership position as a banking innovator," said Kevin Morrison, senior vice president at U.S. Bank. "Our partnership with Jingit has proven very valuable, providing us the opportunity to introduce the prepaid card to brand conscious and tech-savvy customers. As our relationship deepens, that opportunity expands to other valuable products and services offered by U.S. Bank."

"We are thrilled to be recognized in this category. Having U.S. Bank as an innovation partner continues to help us redefine what is possible in the prepaid market," said Todd Rooke, co-chief executive officer at Jingit. "Jingit values prepaid as an integral part of connecting brands and consumers with the ability to instantly spend cash incentives and rebates both online and in the real world."

The U.S. Bank Jingit Visa Prepaid Card was selected by a panel of five industry experts who served as judges for this year's competition, which--once again--included entries from around the world.

"Paybefore Awards was created to honor the companies and individuals that are keeping prepaid on the cutting edge of payments," said Loraine DeBonis, Paybefore editor-in-chief and chair of the judging panel. "Our industry continues to break new ground and expand the reach of electronic payments because of companies like U.S. Bank and Jingit who make innovation and execution a priority."

The U.S. Bank Jingit Visa Prepaid Card will vie for best-in-category distinction, which will be announced during the Paybefore Awards ceremony on March 12 at the Prepaid Expo USA ( www.prepaidexpousa.com ).

To learn more about how consumers are making money with Jingit and spending it with their U.S. Bank Jingit Visa Prepaid Card, visit jingit.com.

About Paybefore Paybefore is the leading information provider to prepaid and stored value industry professionals, offering the latest news, commentary and analysis. Paybefore's family of industry publications include: Paybefore.com(TM), a searchable online news and information portal; Paybefore News(TM), daily news briefs delivered electronically; Paybefore News International(TM), a weekly compilation of prepaid news and events from outside the United States; Paybefore Update(TM), an e-newsletter delivered 20 times a year; Paybefore Legal(TM), a downloadable e-newsletter covering the legislative, regulatory and judicial developments in prepaid, as well as feature articles by leading attorneys in the field; Paybefore Magazine(TM), a biannual print publication featuring in-depth articles on the opportunities, challenges and trends in the global prepaid and stored value industry; and the only industry directory, Paybefore Buyer's Guide(TM), available online and in print. Visit us at www.paybefore.com .

About Jingit Jingit(TM) is the payment and engagement platform that allows brands to incent consumers instantly with real cash. Consumers are realizing they should be included in the value exchange of advertising. We've learned the best way to exchange value is with real money. Whether a consumer is online at their favorite site or on the go with their smartphone, Jingit provides instant cash for engaging with brands through video, short surveys, and verified check-ins. Consumers can instantly access their cash through their Jingit Visa Debit Card. Advertisers move beyond traditional loyalty and point rewards with real cash incentives without the hassle of managing the financial relationship with consumers. Everyone wins. www.jingit.com .

About U.S. Bancorp U.S. Bancorp USB +1.39% , with $340 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, 2011, is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States. The company operates 3,085 banking offices in 25 states and 5,053 ATMs, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. U.S. Bancorp and its employees are dedicated to improving the communities they serve, for which the company earned the 2011 Spirit of America Award, the highest honor bestowed on a company by United Way. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at www.usbank.com .

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