Corporate Profile for Metris Companies Inc., dated June 29, 2001.

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Published Date:   June 29, 2001

Company Name:     Metris Companies Inc.

Address:          10900 Wayzata Blvd.
                  Minnetonka, MN 55305

Main Telephone
 Number:          952-525-5020

Internet Home
 Page Address
  (URL)           metriscompanies.com

Chief Executive
 Officer:         Ronald N. Zebeck

Chief Financial
 Officer:         David Wesselink

Investor Relations
 Contact:         Mark Van Ert
 Business number: 952-593-4874
 E-mail address:  N/A

Public Relations
 Contact:         Mike Smith
 Business number: 952-417-5759
 E-mail address:  N/A

Industry:         Financial

Trading Symbol/
 Exchange:        NYSE:MXT

Market Makers:    N/A

      Company Description: Metris Companies Inc. is an information-based
direct marketer and provider of consumer credit products and
enhancement services, primarily to moderate-income consumers. The
company was recognized in September 2000 as one of "America's 100
Fastest Growing Companies" by Fortune magazine. Based in Minnetonka,
Minn., Metris also has operations in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jacksonville,
Fla.; Orlando, Fla.; Champaign, Ill.; White Marsh, Md.; and Tulsa,
Okla. Metris employs approximately 4,200 people. Visit Metris on the
Internet at www.metriscompanies.com.

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   CONTACT: Metris Companies Inc., Minnetonka
            952-525-5020

    KEYWORD: MINNESOTA
   INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING NETWORKING
   PROFILE: YES