MARKHAM, ON, JUNE 27, 2016 – Everlink Payment Services Inc. announced today the successful conversion of Williams Lake and District Credit Union to the Everlink payments processing environment. Williams Lake and District is the fourth BC based credit union that has converted to Everlink this year. Completed as planned and on schedule, the conversion involved the migration of 4 ATMs and over 14,000 members.

As part of the conversion, Everlink positions Williams Lake and District Credit Union to be able to issue the latest in debit card technology – Interac Flash® – to all of its members, further preparing the region for the upcoming launch of Mobile Payments in Canada. This is in addition to extending its leading payments innovations across all of its Lines of Business: Payment Network Gateway, ATM Managed Services, Card Issuance & Management, Fraud Management and Merchant Services.

Upon the Payments Strategy Committee’s announcement last fall selecting Everlink as the recommended switch provider for Canadian credit unions, numerous B.C. and Ontario based credit unions have chosen to make the transition. This has further cemented Everlink as the market leader in the provision of payments solutions to credit unions in Canada.

“In a technology world that is moving faster than ever before, Everlink will position Williams Lake and District Credit Union to deliver cost-effective solutions that are in step with its members’ lifestyles today and well into the future,” states Jim Zimmerman, CEO of Williams Lake and District Credit Union. “Everlink aligns with our organization’s desire to control its destiny by supporting system-owned suppliers that strengthen the credit union system through the aggregation of national volumes.”

“On behalf of our entire team here at Everlink, I’d like to welcome Williams Lake and District Credit Union and their members,” says Mark Ripplinger, President & CEO at Everlink. “As the fourth BC based credit union we’ve converted this year, we promised and delivered a fluid transition. As we move forward in partnership with Williams Lake and District Credit Union, we commit to provide the Williams Lake and District Credit Union team and members with superior attention to detail and quality service second to none.”

Williams Lake and District Credit Union has been serving members since 1952. Branches in Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and Bella Coola provide financial services for a diverse population spread over a vast area. Boasting assets of approximately $234 million and employing approximately 70 dedicated individuals, the Credit Union is committed to making a difference, and supports its local communities through funding, staff expertise, and the energy and commitment of staff volunteers.

Everlink Payment Services Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive, innovative and integrated payments solutions and services for credit unions, banks, and independent sales organizations across Canada. In addition to supplying best-in-breed technology infrastructure and payment network connectivity via our well established Payment Network Gateway, we offer a diversified range of integrated payments Lines of Business including: ATM Managed Services, Card Issuance & Management, Fraud Management, Merchant Services and Professional Services.

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