Exhibit 99




Accesspoint Files Writ of Appeal of Denial for Dismissal of Shareholder Lawsuit

    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2003--Accesspoint
Corporation (OTCBB:ASAP) today announced that in the ongoing
shareholder derivative action known as Bentley v. Barber, the motion
for summary judgment filed on July 3, 2003 asking for dismissal of the
Bentley matter based on the findings of the special litigation
committee of the board of directors was denied by Judge Dennis Choate
in the Orange County Superior Court. Based on purported relationships
of the members of the Special Litigation Committee, the judge ruled
that a triable fact regarding the independence of these individuals
and their ability to render an unbiased decision on the case needed to
be determined by a jury.
    Based on legal facts and prior case history, Accesspoint strongly
objects to the ruling of Judge Choate in the matter and has directed
its counsel to file a writ of appeal to the 4th Circuit Court of
Appeal. Accesspoint stands behind both the independence of all members
of the special litigation committee as well as on their findings.
Those findings warrant dismissal of the action as outlined below:

    1) That the allegations raised in the Bentley Action are without
merit;

    2) The action was previously settled on June 26, 2002, after both
the plaintiff and the court in the Bentley action concluded the
settlement agreement was in the best interests of the Company. The
Committee therefore concluded that the best interests of the company
would be served by a dismissal of the action and the enforcement of
the settlement agreement previously approved by the court;

    3) That it is not in the Company's best interests to pursue the
litigation, as the costs of prosecuting the litigation far exceed any
possible recovery to the Company, particularly given the possible
indemnity obligations of the Company;

    4) The balance of the Company's corporate interests could be
irreparably harmed by ongoing litigation as it jeopardizes the
Company's key partnerships; the need for and ability to focus on
obtaining new accounts; the need to apply the Company's resources,
management, and assets to the payment and resolution of outstanding
debts; and the need to repair the Company's reputation that has been
damaged by this litigation.

    "Accesspoint will continue to vigorously fight the Bentley actions
based on its lack of merit," said Becky H. Takeda.

    Forward Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created
thereby. Investors are cautioned that certain statements in this
release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such uncertainties and
risks include, among others, certain risks associated with the
operation of the company described above. The Company's actual results
could differ materially from expected results.

    CONTACT: Accesspoint Corporation
             Lawrence C. Early, 310-846-2455