The Challenge 

Group travel was booming. But effectively managing group finances on the road? That was still a problem that needed solving. 

Whether it was a class trip, a tour group, or a team adventure abroad, one question always came up: How do we handle the money? 

Benny Nachman recognized this pain point for tour operators and saw an opportunity. What if travelers could carry a prepaid card that was easy to use, pre-loadable for budgeting, and reloadable in case of emergencies? No more carrying wads of cash or worrying about the “What ifs?”. Just the freedom to focus on the journey. 

This idea became Jassby Travel, a platform offering tour operators, schools, and other youth travel groups a prepaid card program designed to meet their specific needs. 

“There was a clear need in the educational travel space to move away from cash. Compared to cash, a prepaid card option offers greater security, increased transparency, and improved efficiency. However, this space presents unique challenges that can only be addressed by a card program that understands the industry.  Jassby Travel has put, and continues to put, significant effort into developing this understanding, and we are proud of the Jassby Travel program as we continue to evolve to better address our partners’ needs.”   

The Solution 

To bring this concept to life, Jassby Travel needed more than a good idea. They needed a trusted bank partner who could deliver a prepaid card program that was global, compliant, and scalable. 

That’s where Sutton Payments came in. 

With over 15 years of experience issuing disbursement cards, Sutton Payments quickly recognized the potential. Our team provided the technical, operational, and regulatory support Jassby Travel needed to hit the ground running. 

Here’s how we made it happen: 

• Fast, Flexible Card Issuance: We matched Jassby Travel with a tried-and-true disbursement card product – reliable and reloadable. 

• Global Reach: We connected Jassby Travel to major card networks, allowing their travelers to use their cards everywhere those card networks are accepted. 

• Fund Flow Expertise: Our operations team built a smooth system to manage fund movement across Jassby Travel’s various products. 

• Compliance Partnership: Together with Jassby Travel, our compliance team ensured the program met all industry standards for safety and longevity. 

The Launch 

In 2023, Jassby Travel launched its card program, starting with student travel tour operators.  

The response? Overwhelmingly positive. 

Jassby Travel partners love the simplicity of the program. Because cards are issued directly to partners, they avoid burdening their travelers with a lengthy card application process. Their partners also value the flexibility of the program. With the ability to preschedule allotments or add them on the fly, partners can tailor solutions to each tour group’s specific needs. The industry agrees, this solution checks all the boxes.