Edenred payment solutions launches new product to transform insurance payouts with virtual cards

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Edenred Payment Solutions has announced the launch of a new virtual card number (VCN) product designed to help make claims payouts faster and easier for policyholders. Instead of waiting weeks for reimbursements, customers can now get instant access to funds right when needed.

For years, insurance claimants have dealt with the hassle of paying upfront, filing claims, and waiting for refunds. According to research undertaken by Sollers Consulting and Ipsos, 63% of UK customers consider a quick claims handling process one of their top expectations from their insurer. Edenred Payment Solutions aims to support the industry through its virtual card product, which transforms the claims process, giving policyholders immediate access to approved claim funds through a virtual payment card. 

These cards can be easily added to mobile wallets like Google Pay and Apple Pay, allowing direct payments to service providers or merchants without the usual delays. Policyholders can then use the cards at pre-approved merchants tailored to their claim, offering a seamless experience whilst minimising fraud risk for insurers.

Already live with a large multinational French insurance company, this solution has allowed insurers to issue cards quickly, track transactions, and maintain consistent branding on their digital card.

The implementation can be replicated for new clients in as little as two months, including agent training and creating a customised dashboard tailored to their needs. 

Key benefits of Edenred payment solutions virtual cards in insurance

  • Easy Funds Management: e-money accounts are set up for insurers and seamlessly integrated with payment schemes such as Faster Payments and SEPA. This allows insurers to load funds quickly and securely, ensuring compliance and protection of funds at all times.
  • Better control and security: Each virtual card is generated with a unique card number, expiration date, and security code, making claims payouts simple. Insurers can also set limits and restrict spending to specific categories to ensure proper use.
  • Simplified claims process: The system streamlines the entire claims process by automating the reconciliation of invoices with claim payouts, reducing paperwork and delays. This results in a more efficient workflow for insurers and a better experience for policyholders.
By combining automation, flexibility, and speed, this solution redefines the claims payout process, delivering better outcomes for both insurers and their customers.
Rehana Mitha, managing director at Edenred Payment Solutions, says: “Virtual cards and embedded finance are transforming the insurance industry by streamlining the claim payout process. These technologies enable instant access to funds, eliminating delays and reducing paperwork for policyholders while also offering insurers better transparency and fraud prevention tools.
By simplifying reconciliation, improving security, and tailoring card usage to specific claims, virtual cards deliver significant benefits for both insurers and their customers. As one of the most widely used financial products, insurance is ripe for innovation, and we’re excited to help drive this change.”
Rich Logan, product director at Edenred Payment Solutions, added: “Our new Virtual Card System represents a major leap forward in how insurers can handle claims payouts. The ability to integrate seamlessly with existing systems means that insurers can adopt this solution quickly, minimising disruption while maximising impact. We’re proud to be leading this shift towards smarter, faster, and more secure claims processes.”
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About Edenred Payment Solutions:
Edenred Payment Solutions (EPS) enables clients to offer digital banking, embedded finance and card programs to their customers. Working with clients such as Tide, Thinkmoney, Oney, PayByPhone, and Sainsbury’, EPS has 20+ years of industry expertise delivering flexible payment solutions and guidance for fintechs, corporates and retailers. As an electronic money institution, regulated in the UK and EU, it helps deliver a unique product experience, without regulatory complexities.
By providing a suite of functional APIs, clients can access an ecosystem of connections, including e-money accounts with payment schemes and card-issuing solutions.
Edenred Payment Solutions is part of the Edenred group.
Edenred is a leading digital platform for services and payments and the everyday companion for people at work, connecting more than 60million users and more than 2million partner merchants in 45countries via 1million corporate clients.
Edenred offers specific-purpose payment solutions forfood(such as meal benefits),engagement(such as gift cards and engagement platforms),mobility(such as multi-energy solutions, including EV charging, maintenance, toll and parking) andcorporate payments(such as virtual cards).
True to the Group’s purpose,“Enrich connections. For good.”, these solutions enhance users’ well-being and purchasing power. They improve companies’ attractiveness and efficiency, and vitalize the employment market and the local economy. They also foster access to healthier food, more environmentally friendly products and sustainable mobility.
Edenred’s 12,000 employees are committed to making the world of work a connected ecosystem that is safer, more efficient and more responsible every day.
In 2024, thanks to its global technology assets, the Group managed close to €45 billion in business volume, primarily carried out via mobile applications, online platforms and cards.
Edenred is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and included in the following indices: CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, CAC Large 60, Euronext 100, Euronext Tech Leaders, FTSE4Good, DJSI Europe Index, DJSI World Index, and MSCI Europe.
The logos and other trademarks mentioned and featured in this press release are registered trademarks of EdenredS.E., its subsidiaries or third parties. They may not be used for commercial purposes without prior written consent from their
For more information, please visit: Edenred Payment Solutions.
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