Sopra Banking Software & HandSome unite to expand financial inclusivity for the disabled

By Gloria Methri

Sopra Banking Software has entered a partnership with HandSome, a frontrunner in banking technology for disabled people. The alliance marks a significant step toward reshaping the banking landscape, making financial services accessible to all, regardless of their abilities.

HandSome introduced the world’s first Voice Card offering, which empowers individuals with visual impairments and disabilities to securely perform card transactions at physical stores. This solution not only enhances autonomy but also strengthens security for individuals with visual impairments and disabilities.

Sopra Banking Software’s cloud platform offers clients a composable architecture to digitize operations, ranging from banking, lending, compliance, to payments, and consumer and asset finance. SBS’s industry expertise, combined with HandSome’s inclusive solutions, aims to redefine the future of inclusive banking services. This partnership will help address the evolving needs of the banking sector and extend HandSome’s offerings to a wider audience.

Eric Bierry, CEO of Sopra Banking Software, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “Sopra Banking is committed to ensuring that our products are accessible to everyone, everywhere, anytime. This partnership with HandSome marks a crucial step in our mission to bring inclusive banking solutions to the forefront.”

Julien Delamorte, Founder & CEO of HandSome, added, “We are thrilled to partner with Sopra Banking Software in our shared commitment to inclusivity. Our Voice Card technology has the potential to transform the lives of countless individuals, and this partnership will help us reach even more people.”

This industrial partnership represents a significant stride towards enabling banks to cater to the unique requirements of individuals with disabilities. Both Sopra Banking Software and HandSome share a unified vision of fostering an inclusive banking ecosystem where financial services are genuinely accessible to all.