MARKHAM, ON, Everlink® proudly announces the addition of Peace Hills Trust to the Debit Mastercard Program.

As Canadian consumers increasingly embrace contactless and online transactions, Peace Hills Trust has strategically partnered with Everlink’s and Servus Credit Union’s Debit Mastercard Program. This collaboration enables Peace Hills Trust cardholders to seamlessly conduct secure, convenient, and widespread online payments, riding the wave of eCommerce popularity.

Through the Debit Mastercard Program, Peace Hills Trust and its cardholders gain access to a multitude of benefits, including comprehensive options for online Mastercard acceptance both domestically and globally. Moreover, this partnership introduces a new revenue stream for Peace Hills Trust through Mastercard interchange fees, generated from both eCommerce and international in-person purchases.

Enhanced Security Measures with eDETECT™ and eSCORE™

Peace Hills Trust cardholders can shop online with confidence, assured of the safety and security of their transactions. The Everlink Debit Mastercard Program ensures integrity and security through the integration of services such as Multi-Factor Authentication, facilitated by Everlink’s  eAuthenticate^TM.

In addition to bolstering transaction security, the Everlink Debit Mastercard Program provides Peace Hills Trust cardholders with added protection and peace of mind. By integrating the acclaimed Everlink eDETECT™ and eSCORE™ Fraud Management Solutions, members benefit from real-time POS and ATM monitoring through eDETECT™, capable of alerting both the bank and cardholders to potential fraud incidents. Complementing this, eSCORE™ utilizes adaptive machine learning models to optimize fraud detection rates while minimizing false-positive alerts. Together, these solutions deliver world-class fraud protection, ensuring a safe, secure, and seamless experience for Peace Hills Trust cardholders.

Leadership Voices: Kelly Longley, Lorna Craig, Mark Ripplinger

“We are looking forward to providing PHT clients the use of a debit Mastercard, which offers them practical approach to financial management to spend only what they have in their checking accounts, ensuring control over their budgeting,” says Kelly Longley VP Financial Services with PHT.” “The Mastercard system will facilitate widespread acceptance, making it a convenient option for everyday purchases without the risk of debt associated with credit cards.”

“Servus Credit Union is proud that our partnership with Everlink continues to enable the expansion of these cards to other Canadian financial institutions, and we are excited about the ways that agreements such as this one strengthen our offerings,” says Lorna Craig, Vice President Cards and Payments at Servus. “We are confident the members of Peace Hills Trust will quickly begin to realize the many benefits of the Debit Mastercard Program.”

“We are pleased to welcome Peace Hills Trust to our Debit Mastercard Program,” says Mark Ripplinger, President, and CEO of Everlink. “Peace Hills Trust is a long-time, valued client and we look forward to collaborating with them on this, and future payment innovations.”

About Peace Hills Trust,  Everlink and  Servus Credit Union 

Peace Hills Trust is Canada’s largest and oldest solely owned First Nations federally regulated financial institution, driven to meet the unique needs of the Native community. Learn more at www.peacehills.com.

Everlink Payment Services Inc. provides comprehensive payment solutions across Canada, including payment network connectivity and fraud management solutions. Explore more at www.everlink.ca.

Servus Credit Union has served Albertans for over 80 years with a full line of secure financial services. The financial institution has more than 100 branches in 61 communities throughout the province as well as options for online, mobile and telephone banking. Servus’s noble purpose is to help members reimagine their financial fitness so that they feel good about their money. For more information about Servus, call 1.877.378.8728 or visit servus.ca.

Servus is a trade name of Connect First and Servus Credit Union Ltd. All rights reserved.