Sunny Partners with Visa to Simplify Health Benefit Access

In a move set to redefine how consumers engage with healthcare benefits, Sunny, a financial technology innovator, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, the global leader in digital payments. The partnership introduces the Sunny Visa® Prepaid Card, enabling users to easily spend health benefits and rewards earned through the Sunny app. By integrating Visa’s vast, secure global network, Sunny enhances user flexibility and simplifies the healthcare payment experience.

Highlights of the Collaboration

1. Health Benefits with Fewer Roadblocks

• The Sunny Visa Prepaid Card allows users to spend earned rewards and benefits directly, bypassing the limitations of traditional systems.
• By minimizing declined transactions and maximizing merchant acceptance, Sunny enhances user confidence and benefit utilization.

2. Open-Loop Network, Unmatched Flexibility

• Unlike restrictive closed-loop cards, Sunny’s solution leverages Visa’s open-loop network—accepted at over 150 million global locations.
• Eligible health benefit purchases are available at 60,000+ select retailers, including Costco, Sunny’s strategic partner.
• Greater merchant freedom leads to fewer customer support calls and improved payer/member satisfaction.

3. Driving Engagement and Health Outcomes

• Easy access and spending power mean users are more likely to engage with their benefits regularly.
• A frictionless experience leads to higher retention rates and healthier outcomes.
• Payers benefit from reduced admin costs and stronger long-term relationships with their members.

4. Visa’s Commitment to Access and Innovation

• Visa SVP Veronica Fernandez: “We’re proud to partner with companies like Sunny to expand access and improve user experiences across digital healthcare and payments.”
• The collaboration aligns with Visa’s mission to uplift access and innovation for everyone, everywhere.

5. Momentum in Digital Healthcare Engagement

• This partnership follows Sunny’s recent collaboration with Costco, further enhancing member value and purchasing power.
• These moves underscore Sunny’s broader goal: creating an accessible, rewarding, and user-first healthcare benefit ecosystem.

As healthcare benefits become increasingly digital and personalized, Sunny’s partnership with Visa marks a pivotal advancement in removing the barriers that traditionally hinder benefit access. With the Sunny Visa Prepaid Card, users gain speed, simplicity, and confidence in managing their health rewards, while payers unlock new opportunities for engagement and efficiency. This collaboration sets a new precedent for how fintech can redefine the health and wellness journey—making every benefit dollar work harder, smarter, and with greater impact.

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