August 22, 2006
Puget Sound Business Journal: West Coast Bank said it has reached an agreement with Coinstar Inc. to offer prepaid gift cards through jointly administered kiosks in West Coast's branches.
Lake Oswego, Ore.-based West Coast Bank will join Coinstar, of Bellevue, Ore., as it becomes one of the country's first banks to offer cards from numerous merchants within its branches. Participating retailers include Starbucks, Hollywood Video, Linens 'n Things Inc., Borders, Lids, Tony Roma's, Chili's Inc., Circuit City and AMC Theater.