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August 09, 2011 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
CardWizard software chosen to instantly issue Visa® debit cards in all seven full-service branches, in addition to three campus locations
MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, today announced that Kern Schools Federal Credit Union has implemented Datacard® CardWizard® software for instant debit card issuance. Members leave the branch with an activated, ready-to-use debit card immediately after opening a new checking account or requesting a replacement card.
“That’s when we started evaluating other instant issuance technology vendors and ultimately determined that the Datacard CardWizard software was the best choice. It offered optimum functionality and already interfaced with our new host system, which was extremely important to us.”
Since December 2008, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union has been utilizing CardWizard software only in its three campus service center locations throughout California’s Central Valley. The credit union recently expanded its use of CardWizard software to all of its seven full-service branch locations — replacing its existing instant card issuance software application. The decision was due to CardWizard software’s superior functionally, ease-of-use, security features — and most importantly, its ability to easily integrate into their new host system.
“We recently switched our host application, and although we had been offering instant card issuance for over ten years in our full-service branch locations, the provider we had could not easily integrate into our new system,” said Michael George, vice president of operations for Kern Schools Federal Credit Union. “That’s when we started evaluating other instant issuance technology vendors and ultimately determined that the Datacard CardWizard software was the best choice. It offered optimum functionality and already interfaced with our new host system, which was extremely important to us.”
In addition, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union is utilizing the Datacard® 150i card personalization system for instant card production and embossing. With the CardWizard software and associated hardware, the Credit Union instantly issues a variety of payment cards including personal debit cards, business debit cards and ATM cards. They alsoissue campus ID cards at their three campus locations.
“Kern Schools Federal Credit Union has been, and will always be, on the cutting edge of innovative products and services,” said George. “Instant card issuance fits perfectly into our business objectives. By offering a Visa debit card in a matter of minutes, we maximize convenience and strengthen our cardholder relationships – which ultimately increases our member loyalty and card usage.”
Instant card issuance and activation is part of the Datacard Secure Issuance Anywhere™ infrastructure which includes scalable, flexible hardware, software, supplies, consultation and project management for any card issuance or personalization environment. The card programs can include central or instant issuance, PIN selection and PIN change, embossed or unembossed cards, mobile payments and NFC personalization, as well as contact, contactless and EMV®-compliant applications.
For more information, please visit www.instantissuance.com or www.datacard.com.
About Datacard Group
Datacard Group is building on a 40-year heritage of innovation and customer success. Our portfolio of solutions, backed by expert service and support, enable card and secure ID programs for financial, government and other markets worldwide. With an unmatched commitment to customer satisfaction, Datacard remains the industry’s leading brand of secure ID and card personalization solutions. www.datacard.com
About Kern Schools Federal Credit Union
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union was founded in 1938 and was granted a Federal Charter on April 19, 1940. Residents of Kern County are eligible for Membership and receive the benefits of an extensive loan program, including home and auto, merchant services, investment and insurance products, and a lifelong financial partner. With convenient locations throughout Kern County, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union’s Membership has grown to nearly 193,000 and has become the largest Member-owned financial institution in Kern County, California. For more information, visit www.ksfcu.org.
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