MINNEAPOLIS, MN, June 14, 2017 -- Solutran, the leading provider in Smart Card Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), is pleased to announce it is processing EBT payments for the New Mexico, Cherokee Nation, and Pueblo of Isleta WIC programs. After years of using in-house EBT technology, New Mexico, Cherokee Nation, and Pueblo of Isleta implemented Solutran’s best-in-class Smart Card EBT solution and started processing transactions earlier this month.
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“We are thrilled to have accomplished this milestone,” said Sarah E. Flores-Sievers, New Mexico WIC program director. “Working with the Solutran team fostered a partnership of open communication which provided greater understanding in delivering on our requirements.”
Supported on the advanced technology S3™ EBT platform, the Solutran Smart Card EBT system is designed with an understanding of WIC programs and the current needs of an ever-evolving industry including a simple shopping experience for families and faster payment method for the programs retailers.
“We enjoy working with partners like New Mexico, Cherokee Nation, and Pueblo of Isleta,” said Barry Nordstrand, CEO of Solutran. “It is a rewarding experience to give these programs a solution that fits their needs.”
In 2016, Solutran processed over 17 million EBT transactions representative of nearly $500 million in food purchased at more than 2,500 retailers. Solutran has provided processing support for WIC programs since 1989 across 61 state and Inter-Tribal Organizations WIC programs across the country. For more information, visit www.Solutran.com.
About Solutran
Solutran is a leading national payments processor with state-of-the-art Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) technology and a long-standing reputation for excellence in customer service in high-volume payment transactions. Since 1982, Solutran has provided corporations and financial institutions with customized solutions including private sector EBT programs called Healthy Savings®, depository processing, check conversion services, controlled disbursement services, returned check management, and WIC payment processing. Solutran is committed to developing and providing solutions for the ever-changing needs of various EBT industries.
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Danielle McCallum Solutran 763.519.7215 [email protected] Brenda Berry Solutran 913.220.2263 [email protected]


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