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USAA Launches USAA MemberShopTM

USAA members earn rewards for purchases at more than 500 name-brand retailers

SAN ANTONIO, TX , September 9, 2009 - USAA today announced the launch of the USAA MemberShopTM, an online shopping network where USAA members can earn up to 20 percent in rewards* for purchases, discounts and deals at more than 500 name-brand retailers including Barnes & Noble.com, BestBuy.com, Home Depot, JCPenney.com, Overstock.com, and Staples.com.

Powered by Mall Networks, USAA MemberShop is an online shopping mall for USAA members to earn rewards-either cash back or points-on every dollar spent. These rewards are in addition to the regular rewards provided by USAA credit and debit cards. USAA members, regardless of the credit card they use, can collect cash back by shopping at the mall. The launch of USAA MemberShop represents the company's commitment to providing increased value for its more than 7.2 million members.

"The launch of USAA MemberShop signifies our commitment to providing extra value to our members at an online shopping site that offers great deals, discounts, cash back rewards and access to name-brand merchants," said Alice Diamant, president, USAA Alliance Services. "USAA MemberShop is just one way of saying 'thank you' to the millions of members in the USAA family, and to reward them accordingly. We are thrilled to be offering such a valuable site for our members when they shop for everyday items as well as specialty gifts and hard-to-find products with online discount/specials and rewards."

On USAA MemberShop, shoppers get:
  • Up to 20 percent in rewards for every dollar spent
  • Access to almost 500 name-brand merchants
  • Hundreds of daily deals
  • Personalized shopping across their favorite stores
  • Comparison shopping for the lowest price from over 15 million products
"USAA has always emphasized value for its members, and the addition of the USAA MemberShop represents even more commitment to providing benefits to its millions of members," said Dave Andre, founder and chairman of Mall Networks. "I am also a long-time USAA member, so I am particularly proud to work with an organization that shares the same values as we do."

About USAA
USAA, a diversified financial services group of companies, is among the leading providers of financial planning, insurance, investments and banking products to members of the U.S. military and their families. For the past three years, Business Week magazine ranked USAA among the top two "Customer Service Champs," highlighting their legendary commitment to providing highly competitive financial products for 7.2 million members. For more information about USAA, or to learn more about membership, visit www.usaa.com.

About Mall Networks
Mall Networks is the leading provider of loyalty shopping solutions that increase revenue, strengthen customer loyalty and improve member engagement for a range of industries. Featuring an integrated network of more than 700 world-class online and brick-and-mortar merchants, Mall Networks's multi-channel shopping solutions and flexible, on-demand platform power personalized online and in-store shopping programs for more than 100 million consumers. Mall Networks is headquartered in Lexington, Mass. For more information, visit www.carteracommerce.com.


* Depending on the merchant, members receive between one percent and 20 percent of the retail purchase price in rewards on their purchases.


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USAA Contact:
Paul Berry
USAA
Phone: 210.913.1562
Email: paul.berry@usaa.com

Mall Networks Contact:
Jessica Hoffman
JHS Partners
Phone: 925.296.6161
Email: jhs@cartera.com






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