FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK
INTRODUCES PRIORITY+ CASHPOINTS
A new point accelerator program earns Priority Reward CashPoints up to five times faster

(Honolulu, Hawaii, May 19, 2008) - First Hawaiian Bank today announced the introduction of Priority+ CashPoints, a new point accelerator program that allows its Priority Rewards consumer and business credit and debit cardholders to accumulate CashPoints up to five times faster. These Priority CashPoints are redeemable for travel awards on any airline, gift cards, cash rebates and a host of other local and national rewards.

First Hawaiian Bank has partnered with over 130 local businesses throughout the State to offer its Priority Reward cardholders special opportunities to shop and earn up to five CashPoints for every $1 spent in purchases. Shopping at these Priority+ Partner businesses will make it easier and faster to accumulate CashPoints redeemable for a host of rewards.

The Priority Rewards Card offers Hawai's Best Travel and Reward Card options. Since it's not tied to an airline, the CashPoints earned are the responsibility of First Hawaiian Bank and can be redeemed for travel on any airline with no blackout dates. The personal card has no annual fee and is the only travel rewards card that is issued with the customer's photo on the reverse side to help prevent fraudulent use and offers local customer service to cardholders.

For more information or to apply for the Priority Rewards Card, stop by any conveniently located First Hawaiian Bank branch, call 643-CARD or visit fhb.com.

First Hawaiian Bank (www.fhb.com) with assets of $12.75 billion was founded in 1858 and is Hawaii's oldest and largest bank. It has 58 branches in Hawaii, three on Guam and two on Saipan. It is a subsidiary of BancWest Corporation (www.bancwestcorp.com), a financial holding company.

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