Payment processing for Tribal enterprises
Sovara Nation Pay is a Native-owned company that refers Tribal nations and enterprises to First Nationwide Payments, which provides the merchant account, for hotels, restaurants, retail, fuel and travel plazas, entertainment venues and Tribal government services. Every outlet runs on one merchant relationship, with pricing disclosed in writing and documentation ready for your procurement process.
Gaming and casino venues. Casino gaming transactions are not offered at this time. Casino venues, including hotels, restaurants, shops and event centers at a casino, are served only once sponsor-bank approval and registration with (or a license from) the Tribal gaming commission are in place.
Why Tribal nations partner with us
- A Native-owned vendor: Sovara Nation Pay is 51% owned and controlled by enrolled Tribal members, and supports Tribal procurement goals and Native-vendor preference policies.
- Fees that come back home: 10% of our profits goes to Tribal nonprofits that support Native entrepreneurs, business owners and communities.
- Ready for enterprise: multi-location hospitality and retail, with RFP-ready documentation.
- Real people: your own rep knows your account, backed by First Nationwide Payments' support team.
Built for multi-venue operations
- Every point of sale: front desk, food and beverage, retail shops, spa, events, online booking and invoicing.
- Reporting: reporting comes from First Nationwide Payments' merchant portal; we'll walk you through it.
- Transparent pricing: interchange-plus pricing, so finance teams can check every fee against published network rates.
- No long-term commitments: month-to-month terms, in writing, before you sign.
Ready for your procurement process
We respond to RFPs and vendor questionnaires, and we provide the documentation Tribal councils, finance departments and IT teams typically ask for.
- Written pricing schedule from First Nationwide Payments, and a sample statement
- Company information, ownership and processing-partner disclosures
- PCI DSS compliance questions, answered with First Nationwide Payments
- Implementation plan and timeline for each venue
A partner that respects sovereignty
We work with Tribal enterprises as sovereign governments and business owners. We help make sure contracts, reporting and support fit your government's and your enterprise's requirements. Merchant terms, including any agreed dispute or limited-waiver terms, come from First Nationwide Payments and its sponsor bank, reviewed with your counsel.
Common questions
Can you replace our current processor without disrupting operations?
Yes. We plan a phased move, one location at a time, to keep disruption to a minimum.
Do you work with our existing POS and property management systems?
Tell us your point-of-sale and property systems and we'll confirm fit before you switch.
Can you process for our casino?
Not yet. Casino venues are served once sponsor-bank approval and Tribal gaming-commission registration are in place. Until then, we can review the statements of your enterprises outside the casino.
Who do we call when something goes wrong?
Call 1-844-4-SOVARA or email info@sovarapay.com.