North (payment processing company)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Marc Gardner (CEO/President) |
| Products | Credit Card Processing, Mobile POS, Virtual Terminal, Merchant Services, Restaurant POS, Retail Point of Sale |
| Owner | Marc Gardner |
Number of employees | 1,300 (2024) |
| Website | www |
North is a fintech (financial technology) and payments company founded in 1992 by Marc Gardner, who serves as the company's CEO/President. Formerly known as North American Bancard, the company rebranded as North in 2024.
North is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, with offices and affiliations across the country. The core company employs more than 1,300 people, boasts a network of over 3,000 sales partners, and works with over 350,000 merchants throughout the U.S. In addition, the company works closely with top technology developers and ISVs (independent software vendors) to provide customized solutions for their partners and customers.
North provides technologies in credit, debit, EBT, check conversion and guarantee, ATM, gift and loyalty programs, and online payments. The company processes more than $100 billion per year in electronic transactions across America.
North is also a founding member of Automation Alley, a nonprofit technology business association focused on business growth through innovation and automation.