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Buzz Points joins the Symitar Vendor Integration Program

AUSTIN, TX (July 5, 2016) — Buzz Points, Inc., the Austin, Texas-based rewards and marketing platform focused on furthering the “bank local, buy local” movement, has joined the Symitar® Vendor Integration Program (VIP). Symitar, a division of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® (NASDAQ: JKHY) and the recognized leader in core data processing and ancillary technology for credit unions in the United States, provides VIP members direct access to its technical resources to achieve product integration with its core platforms.

Buzz Points rewards consumers for choosing local businesses over national chains and for banking locally. By integrating with Symitar’s industry-leading Episys® core platform, Buzz Points is positioned to service credit unions across the country with its robust rewards and marketing platform.

“Buzz Points is the only rewards program specifically designed to support the bank local, buy local movement,” said Buzz Points CEO Dwayne Spradlin. “Symitar’s Vendor Integration Program will allow Episys credit unions to easily implement our unique rewards program and access the data-driven member insights we provide.”

To learn more about Buzz Points innovative rewards program, visit www.buzzpoints.com/financial-institutions/.

About Buzz Points

Buzz Points connects consumers, local businesses, and community financial institutions through an innovative rewards program that benefits all three parties. The Buzz Points Program enables credit unions and community banks to generate greater non-interest income, increase transactions, reduce account attrition, drive new loans and attract new customers, while gaining unique actionable data driven insights into consumer behaviors. The Buzz Points Merchant Program provides unique value to local business owners with opportunities to further invest in the program, attract new customers, increase loyalty, and to support the local community. Consumers benefit with rewards on every purchase, and 4X the points for purchases at local businesses.

About Symitar

Symitar®, a division of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:JKHY), is a leading provider of integrated computer systems for credit unions of all sizes. Symitar has been selected as the primary technology partner by more than 800 credit unions, serving as a single source for integrated, enterprise-wide automation and as a single point of contact and support. Additional information is available at www.symitar.com.

About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® (NASDAQ:JKHY) is a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services industry. Its solutions serve almost 10,800 customers nationwide, and are marketed and supported through three primary brands. Jack Henry Banking® supports banks ranging from community banks to multi-billion dollar institutions with information processing solutions. Symitar® is a leading provider of information processing solutions for credit unions of all sizes. ProfitStars® provides highly specialized products and services that enable financial institutions of every asset size and charter, and diverse corporate entities to mitigate and control risks, optimize revenue and growth opportunities, and contain costs. Additional information is available at www.jackhenry.com.