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Fax: +353 1 4100 980

"Customer retention is the prime objective for most e-mail marketers, but
customer acquisition continues to play a smaller yet still significant
role.1 million

-- Gross profit increased 66% to $10.2 million of costs
related to carrying value adjustments of certain assets, including
accounts receivable and terminals from a broker that ceased operations
during 2004, expired PIN inventory for a previously utilized payment
platform, and an asset impairment charge related to the purchase of
Point de Vente (PDV) in July 2004.

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Even 45% of consumers in a recent survey said it was a "great way" for
companies to stay in touch with their customers.

72 per share, compared to $2. to
install the q xpress 200 in over 1,000 locations nationwide.

0 million.

ABOUT Q COMM INTERNATIONAL:
Q Comm International is a prepaid transaction processor that
electronically distributes prepaid products from service providers to
the point of sale.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET


December 31,
2004
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash in bank $ 1,698,052
Trade accounts receivable, net 895 ,388
Other receivables 61,434
Inventory, net 1,081,637
Prepaid expenses 156,375
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Total Current Assets 3,892,886
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Property + Equipment, net 4,382,953

Other Assets:
Restricted cash 510,692
Capitalized software development costs, net 1,052,344
Goodwill, net 144,580
Deposits 316,386
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Total Other Assets 2,024,002
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Total Assets $10,299,841
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,525,634
Accrued expenses 281,302
Capital lease obligations - current portion 490,374
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Total Current Liabilities 2,297,310
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Long-term Obligations:
Capital lease obligations 382,745
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Total Liabilities 2,680,055
-----------
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $.

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OREM, Utah----Q Comm International,
Inc.com

Statements made in this press release are forward-looking and are
made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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WS), a provider of prepaid transaction processing
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announced fourth quarter and full year 2004 financial results. The loss from operations in the
fourth quarter of 2004 includes approximately $2.

Balance Sheet
As of December 31 , 2004, the Company had cash of $1.

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Even 45% of consumers in a
recent survey said it was a "great way" for companies to stay in touch with
their customers. Return on investment for e-mail marketing tops all other
channels except for telemarketing.
Bottom line: when properly used, e-mail can balance low costs and high
response rates better than other marketing media.

Despite the assault e-mail marketing endures from spam (and phishing, its
particularly nasty offshoot); even with the drag on delivery rates imposed by
the filters individuals and companies deployed to protect them from spam; and
regardless of the sheer e-mail overload in most people's inboxes, 71% of US
online advertisers used e-mail marketing in 2004.

Recent Announcements

During the first quarter of 2005, Q Comm:

-- Announced a contract with Leap Wireless International, Inc. Q
Comm's contract with Cricket supports its new Jump(TM) by
Cricket(R) prepaid mobile phone platform, and includes
customized q xpress 200 POS terminals and thermal cards unique
to the Cricket(R) brand .
(2) Excludes one-time revenues from terminal sales, installation fees
and license fees.

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maximize its effectiveness through improved content, targeting and tracking.
Reports of e-mail marketing 's slow demise
continue to be premature, as a new eMarketer report shows that nearly
three-fourths of US online advertisers used e-mail marketing in 2004. Dimensional and direct mail may generate higher revenues per
contact, and sometimes better response rates, but their costs are higher.5 million or $1.2 million is a
$1.

-- Announced that Tripoint Payment Systems will utilize the
Company 's prepaid transaction processing platform for prepaid
services in the Bahamas.56) $ (1.

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Exmplar, Jupiter Research , MarketingProfs.51 per share, from
$5. However, there is no
assurance of repayment, and management has decided to record a reserve
against the amount.4% for the comparable period in 2003.9 million compared to $3.1 million in 2003.

-- Announced a contract with The Big Apple Food Stores to install
the q xpress 200 POS terminal in all 90 Big Apple convenience
stores and gas stations throughout Maine and New Hampshire.S.

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Q Comm is also initiating revenue guidance for the first quarter
of 2005. Q Comm offers proprietary prepaid transaction
processing platforms, support of various point-of-sale (POS)
terminals, product management, merchandising, customer support and
engineering .

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That's only six points less than the number of respondents using paid
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"The report's bottom line is this: when properly used, e-mail can balance
low costs and high response rates better than other marketing media," says
Hallerman. Higher transaction volume
due to increased activated terminals, as well as higher average
revenue per activated terminal , drove revenue performance in 2004.
Gross profit increased 66% to $10. Net loss for 2004 increased to $6.
(3) In July 2004, we acquired our service bureau customer, Point de
Vente.

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Despite all of the obstacles in e-mail marketing -- the assault e-mail
marketing endures from spam (and phishing , its particularly nasty
offshoot); the drag on delivery rates imposed by the filters individuals
and companies deploy to protect them from spam; and the sheer e-mail
overload in most people's inboxes -- e-mail continues to be a valuable
marketing tool.

To purchase E-Mail Marketing: How to Improve ROI, visit eMarketer online at
http://www.7 million, or $2. The Company's net loss increased to $3.

-- Entered into a manufacturing relationship with Shera
Technology, which allows the Company to purchase terminals at
a lower cost. Such statements involve risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from
those set forth in these statements.51) $ (2.12)
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Basic Weighted
Average Common
Shares Outstanding 4,762,377 3,995,250 4,345,016 2,691,118
============ ============ ============= ============
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss):
Net loss $ (3,427,778)$(2,246,603) $(6,547,803) $(5,694,318)
Foreign currency
translation
adjustment 67,139 - 67,139 -
------------- ----------- ------------- ------------
Other Comprehensive
Loss $ (3,360,639)$(2,246,603) $ (6,480,664) $(5,694,318)
============ ============ ============= ============


Q COMM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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compilation of up-to-date e-business and online marketing statistics in the
world. Loss from
operations was $3.

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And with the exception of
telemarketing, the return on investment for e-mail marketing tops all other
channels .
And among the four media with lower costs per contact than e-mail, response
rates are abysmal .

Projections from eMarketer show that e-mail volume in the US will rise from
over 2 trillion message this year -- personal, commercial and spam -- to
nearly 2. (Amex: QMM; QMM.
Highlights for the fourth quarter of 2004 relative to the same
quarter last year were as follows:

Total revenues increased 72% to $12. We also made investments in our sales and
administrative infrastructure which will impact financial results in
the short term, but will also support our continued expansion for the
foreseeable future.56 per share, in
the prior year period.2 million of one time expenses in the fourth quarter, as described
above.12 per share, in 2003.

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per contact than e-mail, response rates are abysmal. But . "But the challenge to marketers is to continue to maximize its
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Q Comm International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Results

2 million in the fourth quarter of 2003. The supplier
has accepted responsibility for the deactivated product and is making
good faith efforts to reimburse the company.4 million,
or $0.

Guidance

Q Comm is updating existing breakeven guidance to reflect the
Company 's outlook as of December 31, 2004.

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unbiased analysis to give you the information you need to make your e-mail
marketing programs effective -- and profitable.2 million, compared to a loss from operations of
$1.1 million, an increase of 59%
compared to $25. The Company expects revenue for the first quarter of 2005 to
be between $14.0 million and $15. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


For the Three Months For the Years
Ended December 31, Ended December 31,
------------------------- --------------------------
2004 2003 2004 2003
--------- --------- --------- --- ------

Revenues $ 12,464,617 $ 7,240,986 $ 40,801,841 $ 25,686,377

Cost of Goods Sold 9,461,758 5,566,084 30,218,818 19,313,019
------------- -------- --- ------------- ------------
Gross Profit 3,002,859 1,674,902 10,583,023 6,373,358
------------- ----------- ------------- ------------
Operating Expenses:
Commissions
and fees 2,681,564 1,515,711 9,158,905 5,777,723
Selling expenses 229,868 99,802 757,588 432,075
General and
administrative
expenses 2,174,813 787,254 4,252,494 2,076,111
Depreciation and
amortization 468,440 420,324 1,740,226 962,116
Impairment of
assets 653 ,303 - 653,303 -
Litigation
settlements - 211 ,513 - 211,513
Non-cash compensation - (58,331) - 6 ,667
------------- ----------- ------------- ------------
Total Operating
Expenses 6,207,988 2,976,273 16,562,516 9,466,205
----- -------- ----------- ------------- ------------
Loss from
Operations (3,205,129) (1,301 ,371) (5,979,493) (3,092,847)
------------- ----------- ------------- ------ ------

Other Income (Expense):
Interest income 4,764 31,447 32,092 51,984
Interest and other
expense (72,439) (966,088) (422,382) (2 ,642,864)
Loss on disposal
of assets (129,974) (10,591) (153,020) (10 ,591)
------------- ----------- ------------- ------------
Total Other Income
(Expense) (197,649) (945,232) (543,310) (2,601,471)
---- --------- ----------- ------------- ------------
Loss before
Income Taxes (3,402,778) (2 ,246,603) (6,522,803) (5,694,318)

Income Tax Expense 25,000 - 25,000 -
------------- ----------- ------------- ------------

Net Loss $ (3,427,778)$(2,246,603) $ (6,547,803) $(5,694,318)
============ ============ ============= ============

Basic Loss
per Share $ (.

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Fiscal 2004 Financial Results
Revenue for fiscal 2004 was $40. Current cash balances
and operating cash flow are expected to provide the Company with
sufficient resources to meet its existing obligations, currently
planned capital expenditure requirements, and funding for internal
growth initiatives.

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For marketers who know how to use e-mail, the channel works amazingly well..com.6 million

-- Active terminals increased 104% to 2,325 units

-- Revenue per active terminal increased 17% to $68

-- Net loss increased to $6.5 million, an increase of
72%, compared to $7.9% from 24.5 million from $2.6 million.

-- Continued strengthening its sales and administrative
infrastructure and hired a new vice president of business
development, as well as additional sales personnel.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares
authorized, 4,859,044 shares issued and outstanding 4,859
Capital in excess of par value 27,333,779
Retained deficit (19,775,223)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 67,139
Stock subscription receivable (10,768)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 8,619,786
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $10,299,841
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"E-mail as a marketing vehicle has been particularly enduring, I think,
because it 's partially built on a two-fold value: one, driving direct
response results and two, cultivating ongoing relationships," said
eMarketer Senior Analyst David Hallerman, who authored the report.3 million in the prior year period.4 million in 2003,
with gross margins increasing 110 basis points to 25.4 million of other expense was in the form of amortization
of discount on debt instruments and therefore does not represent an
amount paid in cash. Q Comm's solutions are currently used by wireless
carriers or mobile operators, telecom distributors, and various
retailers to sell a wide range of prepaid products and services
including prepaid wireless or prepaid mobile, prepaid phone cards,
prepaid dial tone and prepaid bank cards, such as prepaid MasterCard.qcomm.

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E-Mail Marketing: How to Improve ROI, a new report, examines the new
developments in e-mail marketing and compares the effectiveness of this
still-evolving marketing tool with other direct marketing channels.

Key topics covered in E-Mail Marketing: How to Improve ROI include:

-- Can e-mail be used for customer acquisition, or is it merely a
retention tool?
-- Are spam and phishing killing e-mail marketing?
-- How do permission-based in-house lists and better-targeted e-mails go
hand in hand?
-- Is there a best content, best day, best time and best frequency for
marketing e-mails?
-- Which elements should marketers test in their e-mail campaigns?
-- How can e-mail metrics be used to increase effectiveness?

And many more .2 million, including $2. Margins after accounting for commissions and fees paid to
the brokers and retailers increased 110 basis points to 3.5% in 2004
from 2.6
million in 2003, reflecting less interest expense in 2004 versus 2003.
In 2003, $2.

-- Expanded its broker relationships to include Business Payment
Systems, which markets Q Comm to merchant customers running
the VeriFone Omni 3750 terminal, and to include Jarms LLC,
which markets the Get-A-Phone home dial tone service in Texas. Listeners may access the call by dialing
1-800-289-0572 or 1-913-981-5543.

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5 million

Loss from operations of $3. Included in the $2.8% a
year ago. This
reflects a 75% increase in operating expenses due to higher SG+A,
depreciation costs associated with an increased number of terminals in
service, and higher amortization of software development costs during
the year . The economic, competitive,
governmental, technological and other factors identified in the
Company 's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, may
cause actual results or events to differ materially from those
described in the forward looking statements in this press release.

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costs are substantially higher , too.emarketer."

Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Revenue for the fourth quarter was $12.72 ) $ (.

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Michael Keough , President and Chief Executive Officer of Q Comm
International stated, "In the fourth quarter and throughout 2004, our
strong revenue performance was primarily due to a significant increase
in activated broker terminals, as well as increased average revenue
per activated terminal. The Company 's operating
loss in 2004 was $5. Also adding to the increased operating expenses were the
$2.51 per share, from $5.

During the fourth quarter of 2004, Q Comm:

-- Commenced a referral agreement with the McLane Company whereby
McLane will receive referral commissions for McLane accounts
that implement and sell Q Comm services. AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING METRICS


For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Broker Model December 31, 2004 December 31, 2003
--- ---------------- ------------------
Terminals activated 1,807 1 ,030
Terminals canceled (824) (405)
------ --------
Net terminals activated 983 625
Terminals acquired 200(3) -
Total activated terminals 2,325 1,142
Average activated terminals 1,734 830

Average monthly net revenue
per terminal $68 (1) $58(1)
Average monthly net revenue
per terminal for terminals
activated more than 60 days $79(1) $68(1)

Service Bureau Model
Terminals shipped 503 1,009
Terminals canceled - -
Net terminals placed 503 1,009
Terminals acquired (200)(3) -
Total terminals in service 1,312 1,009
Activated terminals 712 409

Average monthly net revenue
per terminal $14(2) $7(2)
Average monthly net revenue
per terminal for terminals
in service more than 60 days $14(2) $7(2)


(1) Includes gross revenues less cost of goods sold and commissions
paid to brokers and retailers.

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2 million
of one time expenses

Highlights for fiscal 2004 compared to fiscal 2003 were as
follows:

-- Total revenues increased approximately 59 % to $40.0 million reserve for loss on a receivable from a supplier due to
deactivated PINs received in the fourth quarter of 2004. Other expense decreased substantially to $0. Q Comm systems replace traditional hard cards (also known
as scratch cards or voucher) that are costly to distribute, and
provide more comprehensive reporting and inventory management among
other benefits. The
Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future
events, or otherwise.

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Key questions the "E-Mail Marketing" report addresses:

-- Can e-mail be used for customer acquisition, or is it merely a
retention tool?
-- Are spam and phishing killing e-mail marketing?
-- How do permission-based in-house lists and better-targeted e-mails go
hand in hand?
-- Is there a best content, best day, best time and best frequency for
marketing e -mails?
-- Which elements should marketers test in their e-mail campaigns?
-- How can e -mail metrics be used to increase effectiveness?
And many more . But while the traffic builds , the
opportunities increase.6 million from $6.7 million, or $2.7 million and
working capital of approximately $2. The Company expects a cash
flow break even point at approximately 6,000-7,000 activated broker
units in the U.

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