Discover Financial Services To Present At Merrill Lynch Banking & Financial Services Conference

November 5, 2008

RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2008--David Nelms, chief executive officer of Discover Financial Services, will present at the Merrill Lynch Banking & Financial Services Conference at The Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 3:25 pm (Eastern).

Presentation slides and a link to the live audio webcast will be posted on the day of the conference to www.discoverfinancial.com under Investor Relations, Webcasts & Presentations.

About Discover Financial Services

Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a leading credit card issuer and electronic payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. The company operates the Discover Card, America's cash rewards pioneer. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. Its payments businesses consist of the Discover Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International, a global payments network with acceptance in 185 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discoverfinancial.com.

CONTACT: Discover Financial Services
Investors:
Craig Streem, 224-405-3575
craigstreem@discover.com
Media:
Leslie Sutton, 224-405-3965
lesliesutton@discover.com

SOURCE: Discover Financial Services