BANKATLANTIC HOSTS SUMMER “TANKS-GIVING” CELEBRATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Offering customers the opportunity to win $1,000 in free gas for enrolling in Free Online Bill Pay

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – July 1, 2008 – In an effort to help its customers with ever-increasing gas prices, BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, announced its Summer “Tanks-giving” contest. BankAtlantic customers who sign up for Free Online Bill Pay and make at least one online bill payment now through August 31, 2008 will be entered to win. One bill payment per month will qualify, meaning customers can enter up to two times. Five winners will be chosen randomly out of the entries on September 15, 2008.

“Our Summer ‘Tanks-giving’ Celebration highlights another one of our convenience initiatives and allows us to provide a few lucky customers some relief at the pump,” said Jarett Levan, president and Chief Executive Officer.

Free Online Bill Pay allows customers to conveniently receive and pay bills online. Customers can pay anyone in the United States and set up one-time or recurring payments. In addition, it is easy to view payment history and schedule payments online, providing peace of mind that your bills are paid on time.

For official Summer “Tanks-giving” Celebration details visit www.BankAtlantic.com.

About BankAtlantic:
BankAtlantic, "Florida's Most Convenient Bank", with $6 billion in assets and more than 100 stores is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week and offers holiday hours, extended weekday hours, Totally Free Online Banking & Bill Pay, a 7-Day Customer Service Center, Totally Free Change Exchange coin counters and free retail and business checking with a free gift. BankAtlantic has been serving communities throughout Florida since 1952 and currently operates more than 250 conveniently located ATMs. The bank has supported thousands of charitable, civic and professional organizations since the inception of the BankAtlantic Foundation in 1994. For further information visit www.BankAtlantic.com
* A few locations have limited 7 Day Banking due to building restrictions.

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Contacts:
Hattie Hess, BankAtlantic, (954) 940-6383, hhess@bankatlantic.com
Caren Berg, Boardroom Communications, 954-370-8999, cberg@boardroompr.com

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