9/2/08
Highlands Union Bank Rolls Out
New Rewards Program

For a variety of reasons, debit cards have become a popular alternative to cash and credit. For Highlands Union Bank customers, the convenience of using a debit card just became even more practical.

HUB’s new Rewards! program – introduced Sept. 1 – enables cardholders to earn valuable points each time they use a HUB Visa debit card within the guidelines of the program. Points may be applied toward travel, merchandise or gift cards. A few examples of available rewards include cruises, vacation getaways, brand name merchandise and dining/shopping/entertainment gift cards.

“The Rewards! program is another way for us to show appreciation to our loyal customers,” says Highlands Union Bank CEO Sam Neese. “Debit cards are easy to use in virtually all the same places that accept credit cards, and the points add up quickly.”

Cardholders may view reward choices, check their point balance, redeem points for rewards and track orders by logging onto HYPERLINK "http://www.manage-my-rewards.com" www.manage-my-rewards.com. Maximum accumulation of points is 10,000 per month, with expiration after three years.

For more information or to apply for a Rewards! qualifying account and other bank services, contact any Highlands Union office or visit HYPERLINK "http://www.hubank.com" www.hubank.com.

Highlands Union has assets in excess of $650 million. The bank serves the region through its main office in Abingdon, Va., and 13 other locations in Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. These include two branches each in Abingdon and Bristol, Va.; offices in Glade Spring and Marion, Va.; full-service locations in Boone and Banner Elk, N.C., and a loan office in West Jefferson, N.C.; and branches in Rogersville, Blountville, Sevierville and Knoxville, Tenn.