Digital Disbursement Solution for Faster Payments

Challenge: Implementing a $1 billion cash assistance program to distribute $350 payments to millions of Medicaid, SNAP, PeachCare for Kids®, and TANF recipients, all while adhering to Georgia’s “Go Green” Initiative and meeting a tight timeline.

Solution: Rellevate provided a dual disbursement system with Virtual and Physical Mastercards, enabling recipients to access funds securely and efficiently. The program included real-time reporting, a Cardholder Portal for fund management, and 24/7 multilingual support, all implemented in less than four weeks.

Results:

• Efficiency: 3 million cards distributed within four weeks, ensuring timely access to funds.
• Sustainability: Advanced Virtual Mastercard options supported Georgia’s “Go Green” Initiative.
• Recipient Support: Instant fund access improved financial stability while reducing reliance on predatory lending.

Challenge: Addressing public safety concerns and traffic congestion caused by "Squeegee Men" at major intersections in Baltimore while promoting economic mobility for low-income workers.

Solution: Rellevate partnered with Baltimore’s MOAAME program to implement the innovative "Same Day Work Pay" solution, providing formal employment opportunities and same-day access to earned wages through reloadable PayCards.

Results:

• Crime Reduction: 80% reduction in squeegee-related crime in the first year, with a 74% decrease in the first six months of 2024.
• Economic Mobility: Immediate access to earned wages improved financial stability and reduced reliance on predatory lending.
• Public Safety: safety and decreased traffic congestion during rush hours.

Challenge: Ensuring transparency, speed, and security in fund allocation across 120+ countries while combating inefficiencies and vulnerabilities in traditional payment systems.

Solution: UNICEF partnered with Rellevate to deploy a global payment platform that streamlines fund management and accelerates aid delivery. Rellevate’s technology enables rapid, secure disbursements and real-time fund tracking, ensuring transparency and accountability in resource allocation.

Results:

• Accelerated Aid Delivery: Instant fund transfers allow UNICEF to respond swiftly to emergencies, providing critical support to children in need.
• Improved Efficiency: Streamlined operations reduce administrative overhead, freeing resources for UNICEF’s core mission.
• Global Accessibility: Deployed in over 120 countries, the platform empowers UNICEF staff to manage funds securely and effectively from anywhere in the world.