To further reinforce its position as one of the region’s strongest, most secure banks, NATIONAL BANK of California is participating in the FDIC’s Transaction Account Guarantee Program. Under that program, through December 31, 2010, all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts are fully guaranteed by the FDIC for the entire amount in the account. Coverage under the Transaction Account Guarantee Program is in addition to and separate from the coverage available under the FDIC’s general deposit insurance rules.

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NEW YORK, NY. (July 7, 2008) – The Wall Street Transcript has recently interviewed our President, Mr. Barry W. Uzel.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2008) – ICBA Independent Banker, the award-winning national magazine of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), highlighted NATIONAL BANK of California as a “Top 20” industry earnings performer.

NATIONAL BANK of California was recognized for posting one of the 20 best year-end earnings performances in 2007 for ICBA member banks with assets of $250 million to $500 million in assets.

"Community banks are integral parts of the economic and civic fabric of thousands of towns and cities across America,” said Cynthia L. Blankenship, ICBA chairman and vice chairman of Bank of the West, Irving Texas. “In addition to offering the quality financial products and services their customers need, community banks like NATIONAL BANK of California spend countless hours and resources helping their communities thrive. ICBA congratulates NATIONAL BANK of California for serving its community so efficiently and effectively.”

NATIONAL BANK of California was identified in ICBA Independent Banker’s annual year-end ranking of ICBA members based on the standard industry performance measures of return on average assets and return on average equity. The magazine compiles its annual member rankings in its June issue from the latest available year-end FDIC call report data.

Separate performance rankings are listed for Subchapter S corporation community banks and Subchapter C corporation community banks among five asset categories. For details, visit the online news and media center at www.icba.org and click on Top 20 Best Performers.

ICBA Independent Banker is the flagship magazine published by ICBA. The monthly magazine is the only nationally distributed publication that exclusively covers the community bank marketplace. back to top

WASHINGTON, D.C. – ICBA Independent Banker, the national magazine of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) highlighted NATIONAL BANK of California as a “Top 20” industry earnings performer.

NATIONAL BANK of California was recognized for posting one of the 20 best year-end earnings performances in 2006 for ICBA member banks with assets of $250 million to $500 million.

"Community banks are integral parts of the economic and civic fabric of thousands of towns and cities across America,” said ICBA Chairman James P. Ghiglieri, Jr., president of Alpha Community Bank, Toluca, Ill. “In addition to offering the quality financial products and services their customers need, community banks like NATIONAL BANK of California spend countless hours and resources helping their communities thrive. ICBA congratulates NATIONAL BANK of California for serving its community so efficiently and effectively.”

NATIONAL BANK of California was identified in ICBA Independent Banker’s annual year-end ranking of ICBA members based on the standard industry performance measures of return on average assets and return on average equity. The magazine compiles its annual member rankings in its June issue from year-end FDIC call report data.

Separate performance rankings are listed for Subchapter S corporation community banks and Subchapter C corporation community banks among five asset categories. For details, visit the online news and media center at www.icba.org and click on Top 20 Best Performers.

ICBA Independent Banker is the flagship magazine published by ICBA. The monthly magazine is the only nationally distributed publication that exclusively covers the community bank marketplace. back to top

LOS ANGELES – MasterCard SecureCode is a simple and secure way to pay at thousands of online stores. A private code known only to you and your bank, your SecureCode enhances your existing MasterCard account by protecting you against unauthorized use of your card when shopping online at participating online retailers.

Every time you pay online at participating retailers, you will be automatically prompted to enter your own private SecureCode - just like entering a PIN at the ATM. In seconds, you gain added protection while shopping online.

Look for the MasterCard SecureCode logo when shopping at participating online retailers.

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LOS ANGELES – That’s why we are pleased to announce that on October 2, 2006, we will be upgrading to the latest version of Internet Banking, which includes a new Advanced Authentication security feature..

The features and functions within Internet Banking will remain the same; however, the way you login to Internet Banking will change. Your new login will include:

• A secret image and caption: When you first logon to Internet Banking with this new security feature, you will select your own secret image and set-up an image caption. We will always display your image and image caption before you are asked to enter your password on our website.

• Multi-Layer Security: This new authentication method allows the security system to authenticate your computer in order to ensure that the sign-in is not a fraudulent attempt to access your account information.

• Three Challenge Questions: In addition, upon your first login of the new system, you will be asked to setup three challenge questions that will be used for verification purposes if the security system does not recognize your computer.

All you need to remember about our new security feature is simple: Once you’ve signed up, never enter personal information, such as your password, without seeing your personal security image first.

There is also a quick reference guide here and a frequently asked questions document available here. If you still can’t find answers to your questions, feel free to e-mail us at at request@nbcal.com or call us at 1-323-655-6001. back to top

LOS ANGELES – NATIONAL BANK of California announces that Remote Deposit Solution for business customers is now available. The Bank’s Check 21-authorized program uses digital image technology to transport check data—for more efficiency and quicker access to money.

The Bank’s Remote Deposit Solution provides more efficient services to customers by speeding up check processing. Instead of using paper checks, customers can scan images of checks and send them to NATIONAL BANK of California via a secure Internet connection. The Bank then processes the checks electronically.

“With the inauguration of the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, which took effect in 2004, we can now provide fast, state-of-the-art check processing services for customers,” says Barry Uzel, President and Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL BANK of California. “We’re pleased to be able to offer this new service to our valued business customers,” he added.

Check 21 allows financial institutions to provide a substitute check, or IRD (Image Replacement Document), instead of the original check for processing. Substitute checks are the legal equivalent of an original check for all purposes, including any provision of Federal or State law.

Another benefit is that fraud will be reduced. As checks clear faster, banks will be able to identify fraudulent items sooner and minimize customer inconvenience.

NATIONAL BANK of California serves its customers through five strategic locations in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. back to top

LOS ANGELES – NATIONAL BANK of California announces its most recent SBA rankings, which once again makes the Bank one of the top SBA bank lenders in California.

The 3rd quarter lender rankings of the U.S. Small Business Administration place NATIONAL BANK of California within the top 20 of SBA bank lenders. The Bank’s SBA lending volume exceeds that of some of the state’s largest banking chains.

“SBA loans are one of the ways we can help small to medium-sized business pursue new opportunities for growth,” says Barry Uzel, President and Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL BANK of California.

As an independent bank providing a full range of services for small- to middle-market companies since 1982, NATIONAL BANK of California’s team of knowledgeable bankers knows and understands the challenges of today’s business climate.

With its SBA Preferred Lender Program status, the Bank can approve most SBA loans itself. “We pride ourselves on our knowledge and ability to quickly approve loans in a surprisingly short time period,” Uzel adds.

NATIONAL BANK of California serves its customers through five strategic locations in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. back to top