The close relationship between Montran and SWIFT began in 1985, when SWIFT selected Montran as the software provider for the ST400 system. This application became one of SWIFT's most successful products. The ventured developed into an ongoing special partnership with Montran, one of the first of its kind for SWIFT. SWIFT is the leader of standards and communication services to the financial industry. Montran is a SWIFT Alliance and SWIFT services supplier, and Montran's payment solutions are SWIFTReady Gold labeled