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Prague, 1 July 2005 - Starting today, KB is offering an exclusive type of payment card for easy access and payments in Makro Cash & Carry department stores - the Makro payment card. This card combines access to the stores of the Makro retail chain with the advantages of a classic payment card.

"The Makro card makes shopping at Makro simple. This was one of our aims in creating it. At a time when there are many loyalty, entry and discount cards on the market, KB has chosen the path of maximum concentration of the functions stored on one card. The Makro card is both an entry as well as a payment card," says Antonín Kopřiva, Head of Small Businesses of KB Marketing.

The Makro card is a debit card designed for direct payments within the Makro retail network throughout the ČR. The bar code on the rear of the card also allows entry to the stores.

Clients can link their Makro card not only to their standard current account or KB packages, but also to a special Makro account. This account monitors all purchases separately from other accounts. It also sets a limit amount for purchases made with the Makro card in accordance with the balance on this account.

It is also possible to receive a pre-approved credit limit of up to CZK 100,000 for an account with a Makro card.

The cost of a Makro card is CZK 490 per year. Holders of selected KB packages are granted discounts of 25 to 75 percent.

The Makro card is an embossed card with international validity and is equipped with a chip.