Meta Payment Systems(R) Announces Winner of Holiday Season 'Best Experience Story Challenge'

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meta challenged financial institution clients to submit stories of how they were able to help an individual or group by placing a custom large Gift Card order. The winning "Best Experience Story Challenge" story was submitted by Donna Gross of Hartford Savings Bank, Hartford, Wisconsin.

Meta would like to applaud Donna Gross of the Hartford Savings Bank.   Donna identified the needs of the Slinger High School Marching Band (SAMBA) in Slinger, Wisconsin as they were preparing to take a trip to London, England.  Donna looked for ways that she could help, and used the Large Order process to accomplish her goals while driving additional card sales from friends and family in support of the trip.  She did a great job of serving her community, representing her bank and going the extra mile to ensure the band students had the experience of a lifetime!

"We received genuinely heartwarming stories from many of our clients," commented Nikkee Rhody, Director of Business Resources Management. "Our jury found it difficult to choose from among the outstanding examples of service and compassion submitted by our clients."

"It was wonderful to read about the experiences our clients shared with us," added Mick Conlin, Senior Vice President, Agent Products. "The Harford Savings Bank story Donna submitted stood out because of her commitment to provide feature and benefit education about all of the product options available, not only to band members, but to friends and family that wanted to participate in support of the trip."

In honor of winning the "Best Experience Story Challenge," Hartford Savings Bank will receive a plaque; SAMBA – the charity of their choice - will receive a $500 donation; and Donna will receive a $100 Gift Card.

About Meta

Meta Payment Systems based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is the world's leading issuer of prepaid, credit and debit payment solutions as well as the largest sponsor of ATMs in the United States.  Meta Payment Systems, a division of MetaBank, delivers innovative financial products that are changing the way people use, borrow and manage money.  Meta Payment Systems brings money to LIFE.  Meta Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASH) is the holding company for federally-chartered savings bank MetaBank.  For more information visit www.metapay.com.   

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