VENDTEK ANNOUNCES BOARD RESIGNATION

VANCOUVER - February 16, 2009 - VendTek Systems Inc. (VSI - TSX Venture) (the "Company") announces that Mr. James Bruce has resigned from VendTek's Board of Directors effective immediately.

Mr. Bruce has determined that he needs to devote more time to his primary business interests and community commitments.

"We would like to thank James for his contribution to the Board of VendTek and we wish him well," said Martin Parent, Chairman of VendTek Systems Inc.

For further information please contact Samantha Haynes at 604-805-4653 or via email shaynes@vendteksys.com

About VendTek

VendTek develops and licenses automated transaction system software and supporting technologies that improve the efficiency of product delivery, reduce costs to clients and offer superior safety measures. VendTek's customers and its division, Now Prepay, and its subsidiaries are using e-Fresh™ software to build electronic, prepaid services networks, which enable consumers to purchase prepaid services via POS and self-serve terminals connected to a central e-Fresh™ server. This system creates significant value through improved efficiencies compared to the traditional distribution paradigm. e-Fresh™ reduces shrinkage and inventory requirements while improving consumer access to prepaid services by completely eliminating physical cards and vouchers. For further information please visit the Company's websites www.vendteksys.com and www.nowprepay.com.

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