Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) today announced that the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s parking facilities at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) began accepting MasterCard® PayPass™ contactless payments in its parking lots on November 18, 2009. MasterCard PayPass is a fast, cashless payment option that enables travelers to pay for parking quickly and conveniently by simply tapping their PayPass-enabled MasterCard card or PayPass device on a PayPass reader. Serving three major international airports in the United States, including Norfolk, Miami and now Philadelphia, ACS is the nationwide leader in contactless payments at airports.

“Accepting MasterCard PayPass at our airport parking facilities makes traveling easier by offering our passengers a fast and convenient payment option to quickly get to their final destinations,” said Vincent J. Fenerty, Jr., executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority. “Making this upgrade to our airport parking facilities fits well with our commitment to provide the highest levels of customer service and enhance the overall airport experience.”

The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s airport operations division is the latest major U.S. airport parking operation to implement MasterCard PayPass with ACS, the leader in parking systems for major airports, with more than 20 installations. In Philadelphia, PayPass will be installed in 34 vehicular exit lanes that serve the airport’s approximately 18,600 parking spaces.

“By accepting MasterCard PayPass, Philadelphia International Airport can make parking payments more efficient and streamlined, and reduce travelers’ time spent waiting in line to pay,” said Cathleen Conforti, senior vice president, Global PayPass, MasterCard Worldwide. “We are pleased to partner with ACS to implement innovative technology solutions that improve the airport experience for busy travelers.”

ACS’ airport revenue control solutions will continue to accept traditional magnetic-stripe payment cards along with this contactless payment technology and will continue to work with all payment card providers.

“Leaving airport parking lots can be a time-consuming process. ACS’ parking solutions simplify traveler’s lives by making this process faster and more user-friendly,” said Dave Amoriell, executive vice president and president, ACS Transportation Solutions Group. “As the nationwide leader in airport parking we value our partnership with MasterCard to bring PayPass to Philadelphia International Airport and we look forward to continuing to make parking more efficient for air travelers.”

ACS offers a wide range of transportation solutions, including airport parking, public transit agency, toll collection agency and car park operator solutions that rationalize and automate revenue collection. A high service level optimizes revenue intake, while user-friendly tools enhance the customer experience. ACS solutions can be seamlessly integrated into existing environments and are geared for the requirements of the future. At ACS, transport infrastructure operators can find a complete range of products and systems for fare collection, parking and toll collection. The “one-stop shopping” principle enhances tailored solutions and long-term investment protection.

About MasterCard PayPass

MasterCard PayPass is ideal for traditional cash-heavy environments where speed is essential, and has led the way in bringing contactless technology to consumer categories such as quick serve restaurants, drug stores, gas stations, vending machines, convenience stores, sports arenas, movie theaters, transit systems, taxis, parking garages and more. As of Q3 2009, there are over 66 million MasterCard PayPass cards and devices in use at more than 174,000 merchants worldwide, including participating BP, Best Buy, 7-Eleven, CVS, McDonald’s, Petco and many others. PayPass also is accepted at numerous professional football and baseball stadiums. For more information about MasterCard PayPass and a full list of participating merchants, visit www.mastercard.com/paypass.

About MasterCard Worldwide

MasterCard Worldwide advances global commerce by providing a critical economic link among financial institutions, businesses, cardholders and merchants worldwide. As a franchisor, processor and advisor, MasterCard develops and markets payment solutions, processes approximately 21 billion transactions each year, and provides industry-leading analysis and consulting services to financial-institution customers and merchants. Powered by the MasterCard Worldwide Network and through its family of brands, including MasterCard®, Maestro® and Cirrus®, MasterCard serves consumers and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. For more information go to www.mastercard.com.

About ACS

ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with approximately 76,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ACS.” Learn more about ACS at www.acs-inc.com.

The statements in this news release that do not directly relate to historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company’s control. As such, no assurance can be given that the actual events and results will not be materially different than the anticipated results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. For a description of these factors, see the Company’s prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent filing. ACS disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or otherwise.

About Philadelphia International Airport

Ranked "Highest in Customer Service for Large Airports" in J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Airport Customer Satisfaction Study, Philadelphia International Airport is owned and operated by the City of Philadelphia. The Airport is a self-sustaining entity that operates without the use of local tax dollars. It is one of the largest economic engines in Pennsylvania, generating an estimated $14.2 billion in spending to the regional economy and employing a workforce of nearly 42,000. Visit the official Philadelphia International Airport website at http://www.phl.org

The Philadelphia Parking Authority owns and operates the parking facilities at Philadelphia International Airport. Visit the Authority’s website at http://www.philapark.org.

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