DALLAS, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ACE Cash Express, Inc
(Nasdaq: AACE) announced today that it has donated $25,000 to the Tampa Bay
Chapter of the American Red Cross.
"We are pleased to be able to come to the aid of our neighbors and
customers in Florida," stated Jay B. Shipowitz, President and CEO. "We want
our $25,000 donation to help rebuild the lives of those affected by the
hurricanes in the Tampa area."
ACE's check was presented to Tampa Bay Red Cross Chapter CEO Jim Martin by
ACE Regional Vice President Bobby Williams. "On behalf of the Tampa community
and everyone on the Red Cross team we very much appreciate the generosity of
ACE Cash Express. These dollars will go directly to families in our area who
have been devastated by hurricane damage. I hope this significant donation
from ACE will inspire other area businesses to come forward with these needed
dollars," stated Mr. Martin.

About American Red Cross Disaster Relief Services
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by
voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help
the victims of Hurricane Frances and thousands of other disasters across the
country each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross
Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food,
counseling and other assistance to those in need. Call 1-800-HELP NOW or
1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be
sent to the American Red Cross, POB 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet
users can make secure online contributions by visiting
http://www.redcross.org .

About ACE
ACE Cash Express, Inc. is a leading retailer of financial services,
including check cashing, short-term consumer loans and bill payment services,
and the largest owner, operator and franchisor of check cashing stores in the
United States. As of June 30, 2004, the Company had a network of 1,230 stores
in 37 states and the District of Columbia, consisting of 1,026 company-owned
stores and 204 franchised stores. The Company focuses on serving unbanked and
underbanked consumers, many of whom seek alternatives to traditional banking
relationships in order to gain convenient and immediate access to check
cashing services and short-term consumer loans. The ACE Community Fund helps
give back to the communities in which ACE operates its stores. The Company's
website is found at http://www.acecashexpress.com .