FAST TRANSACT Top Ten Finalist for 2007 Fastest Growing Company in Washington Puget Sound Area

Oct. 26, 2007 - PRLog -- Each year, the Business Examiner (BE) of South Puget Sound recognizes outstanding businesses for their success and growth. The annual event ranks the top 10 finalists by a combined growth in revenue and wage expense and is conducted with the assistance of Moss Adams, the 12th largest accounting and consulting firm in the United States.

In 2006, Fast Transact, Inc. a leader in payment gateway integration and nationwide credit card processing services, received the BE’s top honor of Fastest Growing Company. The company at that time was responsible for processing over $500 million in credit card sales volume annually. Fast Transact was also nominated as a finalist in the BE’s 2007 Top Places to Work award. More recently, Inc. 5,000 ranked Fast Transact as #1058 on its list of fastest-growing private companies in the country and as #53 in the top companies for Financial Services.

Fast Transact’s CEO, David Solomon credits exceptional technology and a noteworthy client service program with the company's growth over the past few years. "We are, once again, honored that the Business Examiner has concluded that we are deserving of this recognition. FAST TRANSACT’s products are an integral part of a total solution for merchant services and a safer, secure processing environment. Our technology combines merchant accounts and IP (Internet Protocol) payment solutions with the most innovative integration and data security measures around. This knowledge, combined with excellent hires, has catalyzed our growth. Our client retention rate has consistently been high and they testify to the reputable care and attention our team of experts gives them on a regular basis," Solomon said.

This year’s finalists will attend a VIP Reception on December 5, 2007 at the Tacoma Art Museum as the Business Examiner rolls out the red carpet to reveal the rankings and present awards.

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About Fast Transact, Inc.
Founded in 1995, and privately owned and operated, Fast Transact, Inc. is a registered ISO/MSP for Bank of America, N.A., Charlotte, NC & Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Walnut Creek, CA. FAST TRANSACT provides nationwide retail and Internet merchant service accounts, integrated payment gateways for processing credit cards and debit bankcards, ACH check services, affiliate partnership programs, and gift card / loyalty card programs. FAST TRANSACT is a registered trademark of Fast Transact, Inc. For more information, visit www.fasttransact.com

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