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How ӣƵ Powers Prepaid Card Programs Across Canada for Hello Network 

In This Case Study

How a Quebec Fintech Found the Right Prepaid Card Manufacturing Partner in Canada

For fintechs running prepaid card programs in Canada, finding a manufacturing partner that understands the bilingual market, regional compliance, and the pace of active programs is rarely straightforward. And the stakes are only growing. According to , prepaid cards were the second fastest-growing payment method in Canada, rising 13% in volume and 31% in value. Hello Network saw that growth firsthand. Here’s how ӣƵ helped them scale to meet it.

About Hello Network

Hello Network is a Quebec-headquartered fintech delivering comprehensive prepaid Visa gift card solutions across Canada.

Their flagship product is a multi-wallet reloadable Hello Visa card that supports a wide range of applications including mall gift card programs, buy-local campaigns, and socially aware projects including food security initiatives.

Today, HelloNetwork’s platform is active inapproximately30 major shoppingcentresacross Canada, enabling hundreds of local community projects. Their fully managed solution includes automated fund reconciliation, robust fraud protection, bilingual (English and French) customer support, advanced analytics, and marketing assistance without any hardware changesrequiredat the merchant level. Leveraging their proprietary in-house technology, Hello Network delivers seamless spending experiences that serve both commercial and social objectives.

Client Snapshot

Industry:
Fintech / Prepaid Payments

Headquarters:
Quebec, Canada

Products:
Multi-wallet reloadable Visa prepaid cards

Markets Served:
Mall retail, community programs, food security

Partner Since:
2019

Website:
hellonetwork.ca

The Challenge: A Prepaid Card Program Can’t Afford Downtime

In 2019, the unexpected closure of their local card manufacturing and personalization provider left Hello Network with an urgent need to find a new partner quickly. With active programs running acrossmultiple card-basedinitiatives, a prolonged disruption would create significantnegativeconsequences for Hello Network’s clients and cardholders.

The stakes were high. Hello Network needed a supplier capable of matching the production quality and program flexibility they had come to rely on, while executing a full migration on an accelerated timeline. Reliability, responsiveness, and a genuine understanding of the prepaid card ecosystem wereparamount.

The ӣƵ Solution: End-to-End Prepaid Card Manufacturing and Support, Built for Canadian Programs

ӣƵ moved quickly. Within two months of engagement, Hello Network fully transitioned from their legacy provider to ӣƵ, a fast andcomprehensive transition.ӣƵ’sdeep expertise in card manufacturing and personalization allowed thechangeoverto happen smoothly and without disruption to Hello Network’s active programs.

ӣƵ now serves as a cornerstone manufacturing partner for Hello Network, providing:

  • On-demand card manufacturing and printing customized to each individual Hello Network program
  • Flexible distribution options, including individual shipments direct to consumers and bulk fulfillment to Hello Network’s clients and retail partners
  • Scalable production capacity to support Hello Network’s continued growth across new shoppingcentresand community initiatives
  • Competitive, transparent pricing that enables Hello Network to manage program economics with confidence

Beyond production capabilities, Hello Network benefits from a dedicated, French-speaking Client Partnerships and Growth Manager (Rosy) whose responsiveness and proactive approach aredefining featuresof the partnership. Rosy’s availability, even outside of regular business hours for urgent matters, ensures HelloNetworkalways has personalized support when they need it.

Relationship with ӣƵ since

2026

Accelerated migration to ӣƵ

0 months

Programs powered by Hello Visa

75 +

What Dedicated Prepaid Card Program Support Actually Looks Like

The true character of any partnership is revealed not in routine operations, but in how challenges are handled. For Hello Network, that moment came during a high-pressure holiday card program with an accelerated timeline. Rosy’s hands-on management of the account ensured that progress accelerated quickly. She worked closely with the production team at ӣƵ to find a smooth path forward and delivered the cards on time. This is a testament to ӣƵ’s commitment to successful client outcomes when time is of the essence.

“Rosy worked closely with her team to ensure the cards were delivered on time, demonstrating exceptional dedication, problem-solving skills, and commitment to our success.”

— Hello Network

The Results: 100+ Programs, 30+ Shopping Centres, Zero Disruptions

For over five years, the Hello Network–ӣƵ partnership has delivered consistent, measurable value including:

  • Uninterrupted program continuity acrossapproximately30 major Canadian shoppingcentres
  • Hundreds of community projects supported through reliable card fulfillment
  • One of the fastest supplier migrations executed by ӣƵ in the prepaid space
  • Timely delivery of a critical holiday card program despite a compressed timeline
  • A trusted, long-term relationship grounded in transparency, quality, and genuine service commitment

What’s Next: Virtual Cards, Bulk Activation, and the Future of Prepaid in Canada

Hello Network and ӣƵ are actively collaborating on exciting developments that will further strengthen their programs and expand capabilities. These include:

  • Redesigned bulk packaging solutions for greater operational efficiency
  • Bulk card activations that enable sleeves of 10–20 cards or batch activation of ordered inventory
  • Virtual card distribution via a PCI-DSS compliant electronic delivery model, opening new channels for Hello Network’s partners and cardholders

These initiatives reflect Hello Network’s continued growth andӣƵ’scommitment to evolving alongside their clients, alwayslistening, adapting, and building solutions that meet tomorrow’s needs.

“We appreciate ӣƵ’s attentiveness and openness to listening, improving processes, and finding effective solutions.” 

— Hello Network 

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