WYOMISSING, Pa., April 6, 2011  /PRNewswire/ -- VIST Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: VIST) announced today the introduction of VIST Virtual, an online account creation tool which allows Pennsylvania residents to securely open and fund new deposit accounts completely online. VIST partnered with FIS, the world's largest global provider dedicated to banking and payments technologies, to make the platform available.

Consumers may visit www.visteverywhere.com to learn more about their virtual checking and savings options and determine what best meets their needs. From the site and with proper documentation, they may open an account. A side-by-side comparison of each option assists customers in making an informed decision:

Virtual Active Checking: For active people who enjoy the benefits of an interest-bearing account with rewards for active use.

Virtual Checking: For everyday money needs.

Virtual Capital Growth Checking: For individuals who want the freedom of checking and the return of a high yield money market.

Virtual Savings: For individuals who need easy access to their money.

Virtual Money Fund: For those who have larger savings goals.

"Through the introduction of VIST Virtual, we are able to further simplify online banking by giving our customers the flexibility to open a new account, day or night," stated Robert D. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, VIST Financial. "We are excited by the opportunity to welcome new individuals into our community of valued customers and to continue providing the high level of service each expects when it comes to their VIST experience."

Those with questions either about VIST Virtual or while getting started online may call 1-888-283-3330 (option 3) from 8am to midnight, seven days a week.

About VIST Financial:

VIST Financial is a 101-year-old, diversified financial services company with $1.4 billion in assets and is headquartered in Wyomissing, Berks County, PA. VIST provides trusted advisors in banking, insurance and wealth management to businesses and individuals throughout Berks, Southern Schuylkill, Montgomery, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties. At VIST Financial, our name tells you exactly what you can expect when you do business with us. We built our values – Vision, Integrity, Solutions and Trust – right into the name of our company. Learn more at www.vistfc.com.

This release may contain forward-looking statements with respect to the Company's beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

SOURCE VIST Financial Corp.