LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- West Coast Bank (NASDAQ: WCBOD) today announced the release of eBiz Online Bill Payment (TM), designed specifically to meet the needs of businesses. This latest addition furthers West Coast Bank's strategy to be the payment needs provider of choice for business large and small.

In 2010, West Coast Bank expanded its Payment Solutions and Treasury Management capabilities with a state-of-the-art, user-friendly business payment platform. The newest enhancement, West Coast Bank's eBiz Online Bill Payment, features such tools as: single and recurring payments; secure multiple user access; payment history; funds management; reports and much more.

West Coast Bank President & CEO Robert D. Sznewajs said, "eBiz Online Bill Payment (TM) transactions are seamless and can be handled conveniently from one place. This is a high-value proposition for businesses and we're pleased to provide this service to our customers."

West Coast Bancorp is a Northwest bank holding company with $2.5 billion in assets, operating 65 locations in Oregon and Washington. The Company combines the sophisticated products and expertise of larger banks with the local decision making, market knowledge and customer service of a community bank. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.wcb.com.

SOURCE West Coast Bancorp