everbank.com Scores Second Major Industry AccoladeJust Two Months After Launch; Cyberbanking...

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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2000

everbank.com(TM), the newest and most consumer-friendly entrant into the thriving online banking field has been awarded "Online Banking Report's Best of the Web 2000" designation just

The accolade comes on the heels of everbank.com being named to Gomez Advisor's list of the top ten best Internet banks in the nation.

Online Banking Report, one of the industry's leading Internet banking authorities, scored everbank.com an 8.33, out of possible 10 for it's overall online banking services, well ahead of American Express, Wingspan, and Net.B@nk. The average bank offering online financial services received a score of 5.0.

"We are delighted and very encouraged to be so enthusiastically recognized this early in the game," said Frank Trotter, President and CEO of everbank.com. "From the start, our goal has been to become the only bank that consumers will love and the Online Banking Report rating, coming so soon after debuting in the Gomez Top Ten, clearly shows that we are well on our way."

In their review, OBR praised everbank.com for its "impressive start." "We find little to fault. The product line is superb, prices are rational, the marketing strategy is solid, the Web site is excellent, and the bank has assembled a seasoned and enthusiastic management team," the review continued.

everbank.com is the first online bank to couple consistently high value with a guaranteed commitment to cutting-edge products and exemplary customer service, both via the Internet at www.everbank.com and through a Customer Care Center that is accessible toll-free, 24 hours a day by calling 888/882-3837.

Consumers who visit www.everbank.com will find a robust, one-stop center for all their financial transactions, including; unlimited online bill pay, innovative tools and calculators for managing personal finances, a 100% Web Safe Guarantee, investment options and instant decision mortgages. everbank.com(TM) also offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee -- the only one of its kind in the banking business.

everbank.com(TM) is the national Internet-only banking division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (WSFS). WSFS is the primary thrift subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation, (Nasdaq/NMS:WSFS), a $1.8 billion financial services company.

everbank.com(TM) is the result of a joint effort between WSFS and CustomerOne Financial Network, Inc. which have come together with a mission to redefine banking in the 21st century by offering consumers a consistently better value and around-the-clock service on a national, branchless basis.

Note to Editor: Net.B@nk is spelled using an at sign in place of the letter "a" in Bank. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems.