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PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Bottomline Technologies (NASDAQ: EPAY), a leading provider of cloud-based payment, invoice and banking solutions,has been named as the aNutricia Quality Service Provider of the Yeara at the [ UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2012 ]. The Awards, sponsored by the Institute of Customer Service, highlight and reward organizations and individuals that have implemented successful customer service strategies.

"In these uncertain economic times Bottomline Technologies has shown that their organization is committed to their customers at the very highest level. They are differentiating through service, placing customers at the heart of their business strategy and securing a bright future for their employees by doing so."

The participants in this prestigious event include many of the largest companies in the world, with a number of well-known businesses such as BMW, Virgin Media, LV=, BT Group, Barclays, Asda and Sainsburys named as finalists this year.

aAs a company, we pride ourselves on the quality and delivery of our customer service, which is a fundamental part of our corporate objectives,a said Rob Eberle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bottomline Technologies. aWinning this prestigious award is a great achievement for Bottomline, and reflects our commitment to ensuring that our customersa needs are always met through our C1 First Class Customer Care program.a

Jo Causon, Chief Executive at the Institute, comments aIn these uncertain economic times Bottomline Technologies has shown that their organization is committed to their customers at the very highest level. They are differentiating through service, placing customers at the heart of their business strategy and securing a bright future for their employees by doing so.a

About Bottomline Technologies

Bottomline Technologies (NASDAQ: EPAY) provides cloud-based payment, invoice and banking solutions to corporations, financial institutions and banks around the world. The companyas solutions are used to streamline, automate and manage processes involving payments, invoicing, global cash management, supply chain finance and transactional documents. Organizations trust Bottomline to meet their needs for cost reduction, competitive differentiation and optimization of working capital. Headquartered in the United States, Bottomline also maintains offices in Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit [ www.bottomline.com ].

About the Institute of Customer Service

The Institute of Customer Service is the professional body for customer service whose primary purpose is to lead and raise customer service performance and professionalism.

It is the authoritative voice of customer service and a catalyst for all those whose focus is on the delivery of world-class service experiences.

The Institute is a membership body with a community of more than 370 organisational members - from the private, public and third sectors - and around 7,000 individual memberships.

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