August 24, 2007

RBS Lynk, the US payment processing arm of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, has expanded its unique end-to-end transaction processing environment with new POS Terminal / Host formats, quadrupled the number of Host connection points, created two new test regions, and performed in-depth user training using Lexcel’s network solutions and a tactical  team of onsite support services. In addition, working side-by-side with the RBS Lynk Quality Assurance and Development teams, Lexcel enhanced RBS Lynk’s Lexcel Interface Manager environment for ultimate control over their newly expanded environment .

RBS Lynk's ability to perform closed-cycle tests such as generating Lexcel-scripted POS Transaction requests into its Host System and then routing the transactions to a Lexcel Issuer Responder for authorization - all from a single desktop and within a specific dedicated test region - makes clearly evident the value Lexcel brings to many large processors.

From the successes achieved through working with Lexcel to architect and support its current Lexcel Interface Manager environment, RBS Lynk is now expanding this model to include dedicated Lexcel regions for external merchant testing and white-room Quality Assurance.

About Lexcel Solutions, Inc.
Lexcel unites superior software products with industry expertise and dedicated service to sustain and expand lasting customer relationships. As the Payment Technologies industry grows and differentiates, Lexcel continues to adapt through technology innovations to ensure success. Lexcel’s end-to-end product suite and certification / validation methodology ensures that wherever your organization is within the transaction lifecycle, Lexcel is your only end-to-end solution. More information on Lexcel’s end-to-end testing can be researched at www.lexcel.com.

About RBS Lynk
RBS Lynk is a leading, single-source provider of electronic payment processing services – including credit, debit, EBT, checks, gift cards, e-commerce, customer loyalty cards, fleet cards, prepaid cards, ATM processing and cash management services. The U.S. payment processing division of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, RBS Lynk is a non-bank subsidiary of Citizens Financial Group. For more information, please visit www.rbslynk.com.