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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- July 1, 2008 -- Whether on the go, on the run, or on the phone, Huntington customers can now stay on top of their finances with Huntington Mobile Banking, a new banking service unveiled today. Huntington Mobile Banking is a secure, convenient and easy way for Huntington customers to access their bank accounts anytime, anywhere, using a cell phone, smart phone or any other mobile device with browser access.

Existing Huntington Online Banking customers can log in today using their existing username and password at http://mobile.huntington.com and have free* access to:

"Huntington Mobile Banking provides all the perks and benefits of Huntington Online Banking in the palm of your hand," said Mary Navarro, regional banking group president at Huntington. "Huntington recognizes that time and convenience are paramount to our customers. This service provides the freedom and peace of mind that comes with being able to stay on top of your finances no matter where you are, no matter what time of day it is."

Huntington Mobile Banking is convenient and secure. Huntington Bank uses the same 128-bit encryption and security technology utilized for Huntington Online Banking. Huntington never transmits full account numbers through its Huntington Mobile Banking service, and ensures customers are never responsible for any unauthorized transactions with a Mobile Banking Guarantee.

For more information about Huntington Mobile Banking, visit http://www.huntington.com/mobile .

*Data charges from your individual mobile carrier may apply.

About Huntington

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $56 billion regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Huntington has more than 142 years of serving the financial needs of its customers. Huntington's banking subsidiary, The Huntington National Bank, provides innovative retail and commercial financial products and services through over 600 regional banking offices in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Huntington also offers retail and commercial financial services online at huntington.com; through its technologically advanced, 24-hour telephone bank; and through its network of over 1,400 ATMs. Selected financial service activities are also conducted in other states including: Dealer Sales offices in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee; Private Financial and Capital Markets Group offices in Florida; and Mortgage Banking offices in Maryland and New Jersey. Sky Insurance offers retail and commercial insurance agency services, through offices in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, and West Virginia. International banking services are available through the headquarters office in Columbus, a limited purpose office located in both the Cayman Islands and another located in Hong Kong.