COMMERCE BANK ADDS NEW DRIVE-UP ATM

(MOBERLY, MO November 26, 2001) - Tim Brubaker, Community President, Commerce Bank, Moberly, announces the opening of a new drive-up automated teller machine (ATM) located at Moberly Center, 1320 Hwy. 24 East, across from Wal-Mart Supercenter. The ATM is the bank's second in Moberly and offers 24-hour banking to customers and non-customers through the Commerce Bank ATM, CIRRUS and STAR networks.

"We are pleased to announce the opening of our newest Moberly drive-up ATM," stated Mr. Brubaker. "We know customers choose their bank based on many factors, with convenience being among the most important. We feel the new Moberly Center ATM is strategically located in one of the city's top growth areas."

Commerce Bank is a subsidiary of Commerce Bancshares, Inc., a registered bank holding company with assets of $12.3 billion offering a full line of banking services, including investment management and securities brokerage. The Company currently operates in 341 locations in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas. The Company also has operating subsidiaries involved in mortgage banking, credit related insurance, venture capital and real estate activities.

For more information contact:
Tim Brubaker
Community Bank President
(660) 263-0200

Website: www.commercebank.com
e-mail: mymoney@commercebank.com

SYMBOL: CBSH

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