Maverick Network Solutions Pre-Paid Card Programs Adopted By Bluegreen Resorts For Vacation Club Marketing
February 23, 2009 by Perspective Magazine | Timeshare & Fractional ReviewsBranded Debit Cards Build Momentum in Timeshare/Hospitality Industries
Maverick Network Solutions (MNS), which provides organizations with branded debit cards is now taking its products and services to the timeshare/hospitality industries. According to Peter J. Quadagno, president and COO of MNS, Bluegreen Resorts will launch MNS’s, Visa-branded, non-reloadable prepaid card to use premium for potential timeshare buyers for its network of more than 40 resorts.
According to Quadagno, Maverick provides all types of customized prepaid programs for corporations focused on an efficient and cost effective way to deliver payments and connect with their customers.
“Typically, these cards are prepaid and with a fixed line of credit. They aren’t attached to credit scores. We’ve seen this work with pre-paid phone cards, retailers, convenience stores, gas stations, construction and insurance companies. Now we are making them available to hospitality and resort companies that are looking to increase customer brand loyalty.”
The cards that Bluegreen will be incorporating into its marketing efforts are similar to those that are most likely to be received as a gift card with purchase at a retailer, a rebate from a purchase or as a bonus from a company who wants to reward customer loyalty.
Quadagno states that his organization’s cards help as an incentive for potential buyers, create brand loyalty with owners and also can be used for employee perk and reward programs. The various products offered by MNS include the promotion/gift cards to be used by Bluegreen, private label debit cards, incentive cards for employees, payroll cards and disbursement cards.
Quadagno who started MNS three years ago has over 27 years experience in the card business with industry leaders, start-ups and consulting firms. He held both Director and Vice President level positions with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City where he was responsible for the launch of MetroCard, a stored value card for rapid transit. He also worked for Electronic Payment Systems, now owned by First Data Corporation, where he helped implement VisaCash and Florida State University’s smart card system.
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