Deluxe and Century Bank Extend Relationship

Partnership Reflects a Shared Commitment to Enhancing Customer Service, Satisfaction

ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Financial Services today announced it has extended its longtime partnership with Century Bank ("Century"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Century Bancorp, Inc. Century Bank is a state chartered, $1.8 billion dollar full-service commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts and operates 23 branches in the greater Boston area. The agreement represents a mutual dedication to cultivating outstanding customer experiences, focusing on customer relationships and strong business integrity.

"Deluxe supports our mission to provide best-in-class financial services to our marketplace while utilizing best practices to create a challenging and rewarding work environment," said Paul A. Evangelista, Executive Vice President of Sales, Operations, and Delivery Administration for Century Bank. "We look forward to a continued partnership with Deluxe as its products and business solutions help us enhance customer satisfaction."

Under the new agreement, Century and Deluxe will continue working together to deliver unmatched service through DeluxeSelect(SM), a comprehensive check ordering program that provides financial institutions greater benefits by partnering more closely with Deluxe for their check merchandising. DeluxeSelect allows financial institutions to rely more heavily on Deluxe for customer service, support, sales and product knowledge through a variety of service channels. The program has helped Century increase check penetration by more than 15 percent since implementing the program.

Century will also benefit from the Deluxe Business Advantage(SM) program, which offers solutions to drive increased revenue, business check order penetration and customer loyalty, including personalized service for small businesses and branch employees. The program provides banks with the resources to serve the nation's growing number of small businesses efficiently and effectively.

"Providing fully managed solutions that deliver quality products through the right customer service channels is essential for financial institutions striving to maximize their check program," said Chuck Feltz, President, Deluxe Financial Services. "Deluxe and Century share a commitment to increasing growth, customer satisfaction and improving operational efficiency."

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 customer 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 Century Bank and Trust

Century Bank, a subsidiary of Century Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNBKA - News), is a state chartered, full-service $1.8 billion dollar commercial bank. Century Bank operates 23 full-service branches in the Greater Boston area and offers a full range of Commercial, Personal, and Institutional Services. Century Bank is a member of the FDIC and is an Equal Housing Lender. Corporate Headquarters are located at 400 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155. More information about Century Bank is available at http://www.century-bank.com or by calling 866.8.CENTURY.

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Source: Deluxe Financial Services

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