Press release

Donald W. Layden, Jr., Appointed Executive Chairman of the USA Technologies’ Board of Directors

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USA Technologies, Inc. (OTC: USAT) (“USAT” or the “Company”), a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market, today announced that the USAT Board of Directors has appointed Donald W. Layden, Jr., Board member and Interim Chief Executive Officer, as Executive Chairman of the Board. His appointment follows Albin F. Moschner’s retirement as Board Chair and as a member of the Board effective November 8, 2019. In connection with this appointment, current Board member William J. Schoch has been appointed as the lead independent director of the Board.

Mr. Layden said, “I am honored to be appointed as Executive Board Chairman at this important time for USA Technologies. Together with the Board and management team, we will continue to build on our strong business fundamentals to drive value for our customers and shareholders.”

Mr. Layden added, “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Al for his many contributions as a Board member and for his valued leadership as Chairman over this past year.”

The Company today has issued a separate press release announcing its first quarter fiscal year 2020 results.

About USA Technologies, Inc.

USA Technologies, Inc. is a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market. With approximately 1.2 million connections, USAT is transforming the unattended retail community by offering one solution for payments processing, logistics, and back-office management solutions. The company’s enterprise-wide platform is designed to increase consumer engagement and sales revenue through digital payments, digital advertising and customer loyalty programs, while providing retailers with control and visibility over their operations and inventory. As a result, customers ranging from vending machine companies, to operators of micro-markets, gas and car charging stations, laundromats, metered parking terminals, kiosks, amusements and more, can run their businesses more proactively, predictably, and competitively.

Forward-looking Statements

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