BankUnited and Deluxe Announce New Relationship

Partnership Reflects a Shared Commitment to Enhancing Customer Experiences

ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Financial Services today announced that it has entered into a new partnership with BankUnited FSB. The Coral Gables, Fla. - based bank is the largest bank headquartered in Florida with $9.9 billion in assets and 56 branch locations. The agreement reflects a mutual understanding of the importance of customer engagement and a dedication to driving customer satisfaction and loyalty in today's competitive banking environment.

"Deluxe and BankUnited share aligned philosophies that emphasize superior customer service as the cornerstone of business," said Pamela Kohl, BankUnited's senior vice president, product development. "As we continue our growth, our partnership with Deluxe will enable us to meet customers' evolving needs."

In addition to serving as the bank's check provider, Deluxe's broad array of quality products and superior service will support BankUnited's commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions and excellent service to clients, prospects and local communities. The partnership will enable BankUnited to generate additional revenue while fulfilling its promise that banking remains "a local thing" through a close connection to southern Florida's neighborhoods and communities.

Under the agreement, BankUnited will also benefit from turnkey solutions designed to help financial institutions build satisfaction and loyalty among small business customers. The Deluxe Business Advantage(SM) program provides the comprehensive resources to make serving small businesses efficient and effective, driving revenue and business check order penetration. As small businesses increasingly become a critical customer segment for financial institutions, the Deluxe Business Advantage program provides the personalized service and extensive product knowledge to meet the unique needs of this market.

Chuck Feltz, president, Deluxe Financial Services, added, "Deluxe's extensive consumer insights and knowledge-sharing resources will support BankUnited's commitment to unparalleled customer service. By providing fully managed solutions that help financial institutions attract and retain customers, Deluxe is working to fulfill its role as a model business partner for financial institutions nationwide."

About Deluxe Financial Services

Deluxe Financial Services (Deluxe) is a business unit of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX - News). Building on the company's history as the leading check printer, Deluxe uses its knowledge and understanding of consumer and business preferences to orchestrate outstanding client experiences for the financial institutions it serves. Deluxe offers a variety of checks and related products to enhance consumer satisfaction, strengthen check program security, increase revenue and improve efficiency. More information about Deluxe is available at http://www.deluxe.com .

About BankUnited

BankUnited Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: BKUNA - News) is the holding company for BankUnited FSB, the largest banking institution headquartered in Florida as measured by assets. BankUnited had assets of $9.9 billion at June 30, 2005. Serving customers in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and Collier counties through 56 branches, BankUnited offers a full spectrum of consumer and commercial banking products and services, including online products that can be accessed through http://www.bankunited.com . For additional information, call 877-779-2265.

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Source: Deluxe Financial Services

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