International Monetary Systems Acquires Clients of Barter Partners

New Berlin, Wis., September 05, 2007 -- International Monetary Systems, Ltd. (OTCBB:INLM), a worldwide leader in business-to-business barter services, today announced that it has purchased the client base of Barter Partners, a trade exchange serving members in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, Michigan, and South Bend, Indiana.

IMS management believes that its new clients from the ?Michiana? market will derive much benefit from, and will relate well to the company?s largest client base in Chicago, Illinois. These new IMS members will now have thousands of trading partners that they have not had before.

International Monetary Systems has been reporting record trade volume, gross revenue and client enrollments for most of 2007.

About International Monetary Systems

Founded in 1985, International Monetary Systems (IMS) serves more than 16,500 customers representing 24,000 cardholders in 46 U.S. markets. Based in New Berlin, Wis., IMS is one of the largest publicly traded barter companies in the world and is continually expanding its exchange locations. The company's proprietary transaction network enables businesses and individuals to trade goods and services throughout North America. Using an electronic currency known as trade dollars, IMS exchanges allow companies to create cost savings and to improve operations by taking advantage of barter opportunities in their business models. Managed by seasoned industry veterans, IMS is a recognized member of the National Association of Trade Exchanges (NATE) and the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA). Further information can be obtained at the company's Web site at: www.internationalmonetary.com.

Contact:

International Monetary Systems, Ltd., New Berlin, WI
John Strabley, 800-559-8515
http://www.internationalmonetary.com

Source: International Monetary Systems, Ltd.