MARKHAM, ON, MAY 8, 2018 – Everlink Payment Services Inc. announced today that their mobile debit card management solution, Lock’N’Block®, has won the ACT Canada People’s Choice Innovation Award. The ACT Canada Innovation Awards recognize the leading innovations in the Canadian payments industry, and the creativity and ingenuity of companies that received nominations. The People’s Choice Award is given to the innovative nominee that wins the most votes from the public. Due to this voting process, it’s very much appreciated that this recognition comes from Everlink clients and Canadians who have benefitted from this service.

“Our entire organization is very proud with the recognition that Lock’N’Block® has received from ACT Canada and the public vote. Through the Everlink Lock’N’Block® service, members and customers are empowered to manage their debit card security conveniently and instantly through their mobile or online banking application,” says Mark Ripplinger, President & CEO at Everlink. “Everlink has a long history of innovation and values the importance of investing in new technologies. We look forward to introducing further enhancements to Lock‘N’Block® in the future, in addition to other digital solutions for our clients, their members and customers.”

HOW IT WORKS

Lock’N’Block® provides cardholders with the ability to control access to their debit cards, when and where they want, through their mobile phone or online banking.

Cardholders control debit card access by simply logging into their mobile or online banking application and clicking on the Lock’N’Block® icon. The screen will then display a page that shows an image of the card that they have “Registered” and a toggle that will allow the cardholder to “Lock” or “Unlock” their debit card.

Lock’N’Block® has been designed with many blocking features. Cardholders can lock their card completely or specifically from international use while allowing domestic transactions. Lock’N’Block® blocks debit card transactions within the Everlink payment transaction processing system and has been designed to not interfere with other Fraud Management System actions. Lock’N’Block® works on Apple™ and Android™ devices, and includes support for Everlink’s DebitWear™ contactless debit wristband.

Everlink Payment Services Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive, innovative and integrated payments solutions and services for credit unions, banks, and SMEs 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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