CXI Currency Exchange International Corp

Currency Exchange International, Corp. (the “Company”) (TSX: CXI; OTCBB: CURN) is pleased to announce that Gerhard Barnard has been appointed Group Chief Financial Officer, effective October 11, 2022. Alan Stratton, who has served as the Company’s interim Group Chief Financial Officer since September 2021, will step down from this position. Mr. Stratton will remain with the Company’s subsidiary, Exchange Bank of Canada (EBC), as interim Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Barnard (CPA, CMA) is a seasoned financial executive and brings a broad background in financial planning and analysis, risk management, public company reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and investment management. He also brings in-depth experience in currency and global payments. Most recently, and for more than fifteen years, Mr. Barnard served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at a publicly traded financial group providing investment account services, corporate and shareholder services, and health spending accounts.

“The Board of Directors and senior management are pleased to welcome Gerhard to the Orlando-based executive team,” said Randolph Pinna, President and Chief Executive Officer of CXI and EBC. “He joins us at an important juncture in our future growth. His vast experience and knowledge in business and financial management will support and build on the positive momentum CXI has developed in 2022.” Mr. Pinna added, “The Board of Directors would like to thank Alan for his support over the past year. We are pleased that he is remaining with EBC and we will continue to benefit from his knowledge and experience.”

About Currency Exchange International, Corp.

Currency Exchange International is in the business of providing comprehensive foreign exchange technology and processing services for banks, credit unions, businesses, and consumers in the United States and select clients globally. Primary products and services include the exchange of foreign currencies, wire transfer payments, Global EFTs, and foreign cheque clearing. Wholesale customers are served through its proprietary FX software applications delivered on its web-based interface, www.cxifx.com (“CXIFX”), its related APIs with core banking platforms, and through personal relationship managers. Consumers are served through Company-owned retail branches, agent retail branches, and its e-commerce platform order.ceifx.com (“OnlineFX”).

The Company’s wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Exchange Bank of Canada, based in Toronto, Canada, provides foreign exchange and international payment services in Canada and select international foreign jurisdictions. Customers are served through the use of its proprietary software, www.ebcfx.com (“EBCFX”), related APIs to core banking platforms, and personal relationship managers.

Contact InformationFor further information please contact: Bill MitoulasInvestor Relations(416) 479-9547Email: bill.mitoulas@cxifx.comWebsite: www.cxifx.com

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