11.27.2006

Security Check, LLC & The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc. (A&P) announces new partnership

OXFORD, MS – Security Check, LLC, a leader in check processing services, is proud to announce that it has entered into a long term partnership with The Great Atlantic & Tea Company, Inc. (A&P).

The program specifics will include total returned check management services and collections. Security Check will provide a seamless solution to A & P which includes Returned Check Consolidation, Electronic Re-Presentment, Primary Collections, Secondary Collection Services, and Data Management. The processes implemented will provide for a streamlined solution, lowering processing costs, and increase working capital.

“When we first started working with A&P, we made a commitment to understand their business and customized unique solutions based on our years of experience and industry best practices” stated William Alias III, President for Security Check. “In our business, it is critical to separate yourself from other payment solutions firms. That is why we strive to customize collection processes that will work well with our client’s business philosophy.”

Security Check , a pioneer in the payment solutions industry, has been committed to providing their clients with check payment solutions. By working in multiple industries, Security Check has been able to customize payment processes that help increase their clients’ profits. “At A&P, we are constantly exploring ways to enhance our business. Reducing risk in accepting checks as one of our popular forms of payment is a prime example,” said Rick DeSanta, Sr. Director of Communications for A&P. “By partnering with Security Check; we have been able to find fresh ideas to help assist with our payment solutions approach.”

About The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc. (A&P)

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc. (A&P) (NYSE: GAP) is located in Montvale, NJ. A&P operates 403 stores in the United States under 8 retail banners, which include conventional supermarkets, food and drug combination stores, and discount food stores. Annualized sales volume is approximately $11 billion.

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