SelectCore to Issue Prepaid Cards for World MasterCard Fashion Week

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 17, 2014) - SelectCore Ltd. ("SelectCore" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SCG), Canada's Leading Payments Organization, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen once again by MasterCard Canada to provide instant issuance prepaid cards for the World MasterCard Fashion Week to be held in Toronto March 17^th thru 21^st, 2014.

Under the terms of the agreement, SelectCore will be issuing personalized prepaid MasterCard cards onsite to VIPs and visitors at this year's event. Using SelectCore's real-time, instant issuance platform, an original card design featuring an event-related illustration will be personalized onsite and provided to attendees seeking to capture the Fashion Week experience in a unique way.

As the nation's leading fashion event, World MasterCard Fashion Week focuses on propelling Canadian designers to the forefront of the global fashion arena. Established and emerging designers take the stage in front of an audience made up of international media and industry professionals to debut their newest collections. Serving as an anchor, this twice yearly event provides a physical platform to a year-round road map. Beyond the shows, World MasterCard Fashion Week is the nexus of style, culture, entertainment and beyond in Toronto. Capturing the international sensibility of the city (and its residents) as well as curating a calendar of social activities where runway meets retail and influencers can celebrate the diversity of this happening metropolis.

"We are pleased to continue providing prepaid solutions for MasterCard's promotional card programs in the Canadian market," commented Keith McKenzie, President of SelectCore. "Being chosen by MasterCard certainly speaks to the quality of our technology and superior level of service."

About SelectCore:

SelectCore Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SCG) is a pioneer and leader in alternative prepaid payment solutions for underserved markets. Founded in 1999, the Company offers a range of prepaid products and services that provide financial empowerment to a market of millions of under-banked consumers. SelectCore has been recognized as one of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies by Profit100, North America's Fastest-Growing Technology companies by Deloitte Fast500, Canada's Top Tech companies by Branham300 and Canada's Leading Payments Organization by Payments Exchange.

About MasterCard:

MasterCard (NYSE:MA), www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the world's fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. MasterCard's products and solutions make everyday commerce activities - such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances - easier, more secure and more efficient for everyone. Follow us on Twitter @MasterCardNews, join the discussion on the Cashless Pioneers Blog and subscribe for the latest news on the Engagement Bureau.

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