DALLAS, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Populus Financial
Group's ACE Cash Express® stores and Netspend®
have announced a $593,300 donation to
the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® (NBCF).
Throughout this 14-year partnership, ACE and Netspend have donated
over $7 million to NBCF. This year,
NBCF created a COVID-19 Relief Fund to support breast cancer
patients who are most challenged during this time. These funds
will go towards life-saving patient navigation services and support
for NBCF's hospital partners on the front lines of treating breast
cancer patients during this pandemic.
"We are honored to support NBCF during this unprecedented time,"
said Jay B. Shipowitz, CEO of
Populus Financial Group. "Women in need should have access now more
than ever to critical resources needed for their breast cancer
treatment."
Pink Month is an annual in-store fundraiser at ACE Cash Express
locations across the country. During the month of October, ACE
employees collected customer donations at the point-of-sale. For
every donation, customers received a "Join us in the fight" pink
wristband to spread awareness on early detection and getting
treatment for breast cancer.
As part of the campaign, each time an ACE Flare® Account by
MetaBank® Pink Visa Debit Card or Pink ACE Elite® Visa Prepaid
Debit Card is used1, ACE and Netspend donate to NBCF.
This year, their contribution totaled the annual maximum of
$350,000.
"NBCF is grateful for the 14 years of partnership with ACE Cash
Express and Netspend and for their long-term commitment to our
mission of Helping Women Now®," said Janelle Hail, NBCF
founder & CEO. "The funds raised through their Pink Month
campaign will enable us to continue providing help and inspiring
hope to thousands of women affected by breast cancer across the
U.S. so that no one faces breast cancer alone."
"We are proud to partner with ACE Cash Express again this
year to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation," said
Netspend President, Kelley C.
Knutson. "Netspend is committed to continuing to help
this impactful organization and support these
dedicated individuals with the
additional resources needed to fight breast
cancer."
ACE has partnered with NBCF since 2007 and is committed to
furthering NBCF's mission to provide support and education for
those affected by breast cancer through mammograms and early
detection.
For more information about the ACE Flare® Account by
MetaBank®, visit www.acecashexpress.com/ace-flare-account. For
information about the Pink ACE Elite® Visa Prepaid Debit Card,
visit https://www.aceeliteprepaid.com/features/elite-pink/.
1 ACE Cash Express and Netspend donate a percentage of every
purchase transaction made with the ACE Flare® Account by
MetaBank® Pink Debit Card or Pink ACE Elite® Visa® Prepaid Debit
Card (up to $350,000 per year) to the
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3)
organization.
The ACE Flare® Account is established by
MetaBank®, National Association, Member FDIC. Netspend is
a service provider to MetaBank, N.A. Certain products and
services may be licensed under U.S. Patent Nos. 6,000,608 and
6,189,787.
The ACE Elite® Visa Prepaid Debit Card is issued by
MetaBank®, National Association, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license
from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Netspend, a
Global Payments Company, is a registered agent of MetaBank, N.A.
Card may be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. Certain
products and services may be licensed under U.S. Patent Nos.
6,000,608 and 6,189,787. Use of the Card Account is subject to
activation, ID verification, and funds availability. Transaction
fees, terms, and conditions apply to the use and reloading of the
Card Account. See the Cardholder Agreement for details.
About Populus Financial Group
Populus Financial Group™ provides financial services through its
family of brands including ACE Cash Express®, ACE Elite® Visa®
Prepaid Debit Card, ACE Flare® Account by MetaBank® and
Porte™. Populus Financial Group delivers a broad range of
financial products and services including short-term consumer
loans, card services, check cashing, money transfers, bill payments
and money orders. Visit PopulusFinancial.com and PorteBanking.com
for more information.
About National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in
the world, National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Helping
Women Now® by providing early detection, education and support
services to those affected by breast cancer. A recipient of Charity
Navigator's highest 4-star rating for 14 years, NBCF provides
support through their National Mammography Program, Patient
Navigation, breast health education, and patient support programs.
For more information, please visit
https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/.
About Netspend, a Global Payments Company
Netspend is a leading provider of payments and financial
solutions for consumers and businesses. As the trusted partner to
many of the world's most recognized brands, Netspend connects
people, brands and payment products to deliver innovative financial
solutions for everyone.
A pioneer in providing financial services to traditionally
underserved consumers, Netspend is continuing to make payments
accessible to more markets in more ways. Netspend's open technology
platform enables businesses to quickly and securely embed payments
solutions into their ecosystems, and seamlessly brings innovation
to market. From prepaid, paycard and debit solutions to digital
account and money movement services, Netspend has a broad suite of
products and technologies that deliver exceptional experiences for
its customers and business partners.
Netspend products can be acquired online, through its mobile
apps, and at more than 100,000 locations nationwide including
retail outlets, tax preparation offices and financial service
providers, and through corporate paycard and tips
partners. Based in Austin, Texas, Netspend is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Global Payments Inc. For more information, visit
www.netspend.com and follow Netspend on Twitter,
LinkedIn and Facebook.
About MetaBank, N.A.
MetaBank®, N.A., a national bank ("Meta"), is a subsidiary of
Meta Financial Group, Inc.® (Nasdaq: CASH), a South Dakota-based financial holding company.
Meta is a leader in providing innovative financial solutions to
consumers and businesses in under-served niche markets and believes
in financial inclusion for all. Meta's commercial lending division
works with high-value niche industries, rapid-growth companies and
technology adopters to grow their businesses and build more
profitable customer relationships nationwide. Meta is one of the
largest issuers of prepaid cards in the U.S., having issued more
than a billion cards in partnership with banks, program managers,
payments providers and other businesses, and offers a total
payments services solution that includes ACH origination, wire
transfers, and more. For more information, visit the MetaBank
website.
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