North is not your average payment solutions company.
Because every business deserves the world’s most innovative tools for unconditional success.
From smart POS hardware, to robust software and merchant services.
North builds frictionless payment solutions to simplify and grow business. From the front door to the back office, we have you covered with point of sale (POS) hardware, a fully integrated payment platform, and comprehensive merchant services to manage inventory, employees, and more.
Our commitment to community
As the hardest-working payment solutions company, North is just as tireless when it comes to giving back to the communities where we live and work. Our people are changing the world in a positive way.
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A strategically curated family of companies
North has acquired and integrated a portfolio of exceptional merchant services brands, delivering a seamless experience for merchants and customers.
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All the news at North
Payment solutions is an ever-evolving industry with advancements happening in real-time. North keeps you current with the latest articles, press releases, and other helpful resources so you can hone your competitive edge.
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North. On top of the world.
Our mission is to build the largest suite of credit card processing and merchant services, integrate them completely, and give our partners everything they need to succeed — from hardware to business analytics. It’s one simple payment platform backed by the most diverse payment companies.
A top 10 non-bank merchant acquirer.
Home to 1,300+ passionately committed employees.
Partner to hundreds of thousands of satisfied merchants.
Processor of $100+ billion in transactions annually.
30 years of building serious momentum in the world of payment solutions.
1992
North American Bancard founded by Marc Gardner.
2006
Reached 50,000 merchants; $100 million in gross revenue.
2008
Marc Gardner named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
2009
Opening of 105,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Troy, Michigan; Humboldt Merchant Services acquired.
2010
Reached 100,000 merchants; Point & Pay acquired; CDITech acquired.
2011
Payanywhere launched.
2015
Payanywhere Bluetooth® 3-in-1 Credit Card Reader launched in Apple Stores.
2016
Reached 1,000 employees; Argus Payments acquired, becomes Inovio.
2017
Total Merchant Services acquired.
2019
SALIDO acquired.
2020
HMSKC acquired.
2021
Signature Payments acquired; PayTrace acquired; Developer Portal launched. Honored by The Strawhecker Group (TSG) as 2021 Restaurant Smart Terminal Provider of the Year. Honored by The Strawhecker Group (TSG) in its 2021 eCommerce Merchant Experience Awards.
2022
CardWorks Acquiring acquired, becomes CWA Merchant Services. Wins ETA’s ISO of the Year Award.
You’ve found your payment and merchant services company.
Now’s the time to take advantage of that discovery. North's credit card processing and merchant services can streamline business operations and accelerate growth. Let’s start the conversation.