WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwired – Nov. 23, 2016) – Snipp Interactive Inc. (“Snipp” or the “Company”) (OTCQX:SNIPF)(TSX VENTURE:SPN), a global provider of digital marketing promotions, rebates and loyalty solutions, announced today that it has entered into a new $4 million credit facility with Silicon Valley Bank, the bank of the world’s most innovative companies and their investors. The credit facility is an accounts receivable line of credit for up to $4 million and provides Snipp with additional working capital.

“Adding a credit facility to our financial structure is another tangible sign of the growth of Snipp as a company and a vote of confidence in our future,” said Snipp CEO Atul Sabharwal. “Although we are debt free, we realize that access to additional funds will ensure our ability to maintain our growth without interruption. Financial flexibility has become particularly important as the size and volume of our contracts continues to increase.”

“Silicon Valley Bank is pleased to partner with Snipp to support their growth,” said Robert Corteway, Vice President for Silicon Valley Bank in Palo Alto. “Snipp is developing innovative ways for brands to engage with customers and derive insights that generate sales. Our aim is to provide the Snipp team with the right financing, connections and global services to facilitate their continued success.”

About Snipp:

Snipp is a global loyalty and promotions company with a singular focus: to develop disruptive engagement platforms that generate insights and drive sales. Our solutions include shopper marketing promotions, loyalty, rewards, rebates and data analytics, all of which are seamlessly integrated to provide a one-stop marketing technology platform. We also provide the services and expertise to design, execute and promote client programs. SnippCheck, our receipt processing engine, is the market leader for receipt-based purchase validation; SnippLoyalty is the only unified loyalty solution in the market for CPG brands. Snipp has powered hundreds of programs for Fortune 1000 brands and world-class agencies and partners.

Snipp is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices across the United States, Canada, UK, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East and India. The company is publicly listed on the OTCQX, the highest tier of the OTC market in the United States of America, and on the Toronto Stock Venture Exchange (TSX) in Canada. Snipp was selected to the TSX Venture 50®, an annual ranking of the strongest performing companies on the TSX Venture Exchange, in 2015 and 2016. SNIPP IS RANKED #49 AMONGST THE FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES IN NORTH AMERICA ON DELOITTE’S 2016 TECHNOLOGY FAST 500™ LIST.

Visit the Snipp website at http://www.snipp.com/ for Snipp’s full suite of solutions and examples of Snipp programs.

About Silicon Valley Bank

For more than 30 years, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has helped innovative companies and their investors move bold ideas forward, fast. SVB provides targeted financial services and expertise through its offices in innovation centers around the world. With commercial, international and private banking services, SVB helps address the unique needs of innovators. Learn more at svb.com.

©2016 SVB Financial Group. All rights reserved. Silicon Valley Bank is the California bank subsidiary of SVB Financial Group. Silicon Valley Bank is a member of FDIC and Federal Reserve System.

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