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If you're a small business owner, you know the value of saving money. And the words "free" and "cash back" carry a lot of weight. That's why AmSouth Bank (NYSE: ASO) is now offering business customers a new checking product: Positively Free Business Checking. AmSouth's free business checking is perfect for small businesses and complements the bank's complete line of business and commercial banking products. Key highlights of the new product include: -- No monthly fee and no minimum balance requirement -- No charge for the first 150 total combined checks paid, items deposited and electronic debits and credits each month(1) -- Free Business CheckCard with AmSouth CheckCard Rewards(2) -- Free Internet Banking with Bill Payment -- Discount on Safe Deposit Box -- Free Personal RelationshiPlus Checking "Earlier this month we began our CheckCard Rewards program for our consumer and business customers. This new free business checking account will allow our business customers to save money and take advantage of the rewards program when they use their free Business CheckCard," said Bill Horton, AmSouth Business Banking executive vice president. "For example, a business owner can shop at www.Staples.com and receive 2% cash back when they use their Business CheckCard. So if they spend $1,000 on a new computer for their office, they'll see a credit of $20 on their next statement." (1) $0.50 for each additional item over the 150 total combined per statement cycle; Business CheckCard transactions are not included in the electronic debit and credit activity totals. (2) Free Business CheckCard is required. About AmSouth AmSouth Bancorporation is a regional bank holding company with over $50 billion in assets. AmSouth Bank, its principal subsidiary, has more than 685 branch banking offices and 1,240 ATMs. AmSouth operates in Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Georgia. AmSouth is a leader among regional banks in the Southeast in several key business segments, including consumer and commercial banking, small business banking, mortgage lending, equipment leasing, and trust and investment management services. AmSouth also offers a complete line of banking products and services at its web site, www.amsouth.com.