MARKHAM, ON, DECEMBER 2, 2016 – Everlink Payment Services Inc. announced today the successful conversion of Prospera Credit Union, the 18^th financial institution to convert to the Everlink payments processing environment this year. Prospera Credit Union brings 63,000 members and 22 ATMs to Everlink’s payments processing environment.

Coincident with its conversion to Everlink, Prospera Credit Union issued the latest in debit card technology – Interac Flash® – to all of its members, further preparing the credit union for the adoption of Mobile Payments in Canada. In support of their member engagement strategy, Prospera also deployed Everlink’s wireless pin stations, which facilitate an enhanced member account opening. In addition to the above, going forward, Prospera will be able to take advantage of Everlink’s leading payments innovations across all seven of its Lines of Business: ATM Managed Services, Card Issuance & Management, Fraud Management Solutions, Mobile Payments, Payment Network Gateway, Professional Services and SME Solutions.

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.

“We’re dedicated to providing our members with everything they need to ensure their financial well-being, including access to the latest technology and convenient, innovative payment options,” says Shawn Good, President & CEO of Prospera. “We are very impressed with the level of expertise that Everlink has demonstrated in the seamless delivery of our new payments processing environment as well as the highly collaborative approach they’ve taken in working with our team.”

“Converting Prospera’s 22 ATMs and 63,000 members together with the issuance of new debit cards was a project that required the commitment, concentrated focus and collaborative effort of various associates from Prospera together with the Everlink team,” says Mark Ripplinger, President & CEO at Everlink. “I’m very pleased to welcome Prospera and their members to the Everlink payments processing environment. Our teams worked extremely well together to complete this conversion, and moving forward, we are confident that we will continue to closely partner to implement many more payments innovations to better serve Prospera’s members.”

About Prospera Credit Union: Building on more than 70 years as a BC credit union, Prospera is proud to serve communities from Vancouver to Kelowna. As a member-owned financial institution, our number one priority is the financial well-being of families and businesses in our local communities and our dedicated team is here to serve all of their banking, lending, investing and insurance needs through sixteen branches; online and mobile banking and an alternative channel that includes a locally-based Contact Centre and Broker Centre. As a member of The Exchange network, members also enjoy access to more than 4,000 surcharge free ATMs across Canada (that’s right, no ATM fees). Making life better for everyone is important at Prospera, which has an extensive community investment program devoted to supporting the organizations, events and volunteers that make our BC communities stronger. To learn more, check out Prospera’s Facebook page or visit www.dontjustbankprosper.ca.

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 Solutions, Mobile Payments, Professional Services and SME Solutions.

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