Compass Bank, a subsidiary of Compass Bancshares, Inc., has announced it has

joined the list of lending institutions utilizing the DealerTrack™ auto finance platform.

According to DealerTrack, Compass Bank will accelerate its dealer-to-lender relationships by making its lending services

available to its dealers on the DealerTrack auto finance platform.

Compass Bank had previously been a participant on Credit Online's CreditConnection®

network. Following DealerTrack's recent acquisition of Credit Online, Compass Bank has now

migrated to the DealerTrack platform.

According to the company, Compass Bank's dealer customers who use DealerTrack are now able to electronically submit

credit applications to the lender. Dealers can also use the platform to monitor changes in

application status, share information instantly with lenders on the system and access credit

reports. In addition, DealerTrack now offers dealers the ability to integrate with leading dealer

management systems.

"We see true value in the automation of our financing process through the use of the

DealerTrack platform," said Kurt Lettow, senior vice president of Compass Bank. "DealerTrack's

leading-edge functionality, combined with its extensive representation of the dealer community, was

critical in our strategic decision to adopt the platform. Our dealer customers are thrilled that

we've joined as well."

"Compass Bank is yet another top-quality lender to join the DealerTrack family from the

CreditConnection platform," said Mark O'Neil, DealerTrack president and chief executive officer.

"We look forward to creating real benefits in the lending process for both Compass Bank and its

dealer customers as they make the transition to the DealerTrack platform."

About DealerTrack

With over 20,000 dealers and over 30 lenders currently connected, DealerTrack is an independent Web-based platform that automates and accelerates the entire

dealer-to-lender relationship, from financing to daily information sharing. The DealerTrack suite

of products includes credit application processing, credit bureau access, electronic contracting

and lease comparisons - all in one integrated solution. Additionally, the DealerTrack

platform features integration with top dealer management systems for credit application processing

and credit bureau access. More information on DealerTrack is available at www.dealertrack.com or

by calling 877-357-8725.

About Compass Bank

Compass Bank is a subsidiary of Compass Bancshares, Inc., a Southwestern financial holding

company with $24.3 billion in assets and 355 full-service banking offices in Alabama, Arizona,

Colorado, Florida, New Mexico and Texas. Compass Bancshares is among the top 40 U.S. bank holding

companies by asset size and ranks among the top earners of its size based on return on equity. The

company says its earnings per share have increased for 15 consecutive years and dividends per share have

increased for 22 consecutive years.