Global Axcess Corp Appoints Kevin L. Reager Chief Executive Officer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Axcess Corp (OTC Bulletin Board: GAXC; the "Company"), an independent provider of self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the appointment of Kevin L. Reager to the position of President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, effective August 21, 2012. Mr. Reager replaces Lock Ireland, who will remain on the board of directors.

Mr. Reager has extensive experience in the ATM/debit card industries. Most notably, he held senior management positions with eFunds Corporation, a U.S.-based, billion dollar NYSE listed technology company. While there, he was instrumental in stabilizing the largest non-bank ATM program in the United States and Canada and led the successful sale of the portfolio. In addition, as the executive responsible for the domestic ATM and Processing business of eFunds India, he led the integration of a major acquisition and executed the largest third party ATM servicing agreement in India. He also worked on corporate acquisitions in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States and consulted on several ATM projects in Latin America and continental Europe.

Previously, Mr. Reager spent 15 years with Bank of America in various retail delivery, finance and technology roles. Under his leadership, the number of non-banking center ATMs grew from 1,500 to over 8,000 ATMs. More recently, he held the position of CEO of Innovus, Inc., a U.S.-based processor of debit and pre-paid card transactions. In this role, he led Innovus to the largest deployment agreement and annual organic growth in the company's history. Mr. Reager is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive status) and began his career with Peat Marwick and Mitchell CPA's (now KPMG). He is an internationally recognized expert on the ATM / Debit Card industries having spoken at industry conferences throughout the world.

"We are fortunate to attract an executive of the caliber and background of Kevin, who has previous CEO experience and a tremendous amount of expertise in the ATM industry," commented Joseph M. Loughry III, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "At eFunds, he demonstrated his strategic skills when he stabilized and then led the sale of the $150 million ATM division. Besides that achievement, he has an impressive array of accomplishments at eFunds and Bank of America. His ability to monetize ATM programs and portfolios will serve Global Axcess well going forward. He has already been working with our board on a consulting basis and has made numerous contributions as we work to turn around the business."

"It has been my pleasure to work with the fully engaged Global Axcess board, and the competent and motivated employees for the last month, prior to my appointment as CEO," commented Mr. Reager. "We currently face challenges and opportunities as we pursue the stabilization of the Company and seek the best alternatives to maximizing shareholder value but we are united and committed to this goal. I look forward to the opportunity to lead this effort."

About Global Axcess Corp  

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Global Axcess Corp was founded in 2001 with a mission to emerge as the leading independent provider of self-service kiosk services in the United States. The Company provides turnkey ATM and other self-service kiosk management solutions that include cash and inventory management, project and account management services. Global Axcess Corp currently owns, manages or operates more than 5,200 ATMs and DVD kiosks in its national network spanning 43 states.  For more information on the Company, please visit http://www.globalaxcess.biz.  For more information on Nationwide Money Services, please visit http://www.nationwidemoney.com.

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