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QI Systems Increases Global Marketing Efforts

Richmond, B.C. - April 20, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- QI Systems Inc. (OTC BB: QIIIF, TSX
Venture Exchange: QII.U), the industry leader in smart card solutions, announced today that the
company has launched a new sales and marketing effort, both domestically and internationally.
The company is promoting its memory card technology utilizing informational programs, direct
sales contact and an enhanced market presence.  As a result, QI Systems is experiencing
heightened market awareness and is currently being featured by two separate Web-based stock
information services.

HotStockChat.com provides daily information on OCTBB, NASDAQ and AMEX companies, featuring
interviews with officials of companies that are highly placed in their industry and providing
backgrounds on companies deemed to be of interest to the marketplace.  HotStockChat.com is
currently featuring a profile of QI Systems Inc. and offers an audio interview with President
and CEO, Steven R. Garman.

The MacReport.net is an information and media company that offers a Web based forum for public
and private companies of merit, providing audio and video news contacts to the business,
financial and investment community.  MacReport.net is presently featuring a video report on QI
Systems Inc., along with a profile of the company.

Currently, QI Systems is preparing for a renewed presence in high level trade associations,
such as ACT Canada and Card Tech / Secure Tech, and is planning to attend several major
technical meetings during the coming year.  In addition, the company plans to seek promotional
opportunities in key trade journals and publications.

QI Systems Inc. designs hardware and software for the smart card industry, supplying top-to-
bottoms applications for a wide variety of industries.   QI Systems Inc. has a high level of
expertise in delivering stored value solutions for specialized needs.

Matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements and are subject to
certain risks and uncertainties.  Consider all risk factors carefully when evaluating forward
looking statements as actual results may differ materially from those expressed herein.  QI
Systems is protected from litigation regarding forward looking statements and undertakes no
obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements.

The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy of this news release
and has not investigated the validity of these claims.


	Approved on behalf of the Board

	Steven R. Garman
	President & CEO
	QI Systems Inc. 



MEDIA CONTACT:
Steven R. Garman
President & CEO QI Systems Inc. 
+1-604-248-2301 
info@qisystems.ca


( OTCBB: QIIIF )
 
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