Hi, we’re Maverick.

Our mission is to empower agents, ISOs, ISVs and referral banks to monetize payments effectively. We enable our partners with industry-leading technology supported by exceptional, high-touch customer service for future-proofed, risk-free scalability — all within a fully customizable, partner-branded experience.

Our story

Privately owned and operated, Maverick Payments is a leading, full service payment provider (FSP) headquartered in Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, Maverick began as a traditional Independent Sales Organization (ISO). Driven by a commitment to excellence and a desire to simplify the delivery of merchant services, Maverick has evolved into a comprehensive provider, offering everything the founders wish they had at the start.

Maverick operates with a hands-on leadership team and an entrepreneurial mindset. Our nimble approach to development, attention to detail, and quick decision-making have fueled the creation of innovative technologies and high-touch support that our partners rely on. We deliver at the speed of a startup, with the scale of the industry's largest enterprises, allowing our partners to go to market faster with Maverick as their trusted partner in growth.

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Our values

At the heart of everything we do are five core values that shape our approach. These principles empower our teams to move quickly and independently, ensuring that we consistently deliver exceptional results for our partners and their customers.

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Partner success first

We put our partners, merchants, consumers and colleagues at the heart of every decision. Their success drives us, and we prioritize their needs - even when it’s tough.

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Take ownership

At the heart of everything we do are five core values that shape our approach. These principles empower our teams to move quickly and independently, ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional results for our partners and their customers.

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Build with speed

We prioritize making quick, informed decisions that enable us to innovate rapidly and offer flexible solutions, benefiting our partners and their customers.

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Deliver excellence

We believe excellence is reflected in our passion, attention to detail and relentless pursuit of improvement. With a focus on feedback and growth, we deliver outstanding results.

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Create lasting relationships

We’re committed to building strong, lasting relationships with our partners. By staying accountable, resilient and consistently delivering on our promises, we create enduring value and trust.

Shaping the future together

At Maverick, we believe in aligning with the best. As a full service provider (FSP), Maverick works directly with sponsor banks and member acquirers of industry-leading card brands and networks. Additionally, Maverick is actively involved with several premier associations focused on best practices and upholding risk and compliance standards.

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Meet the leadership

Our leadership team brings decades of experience, deep industry knowledge, and a shared commitment to driving innovation in the payment processing space.

Alan Griefer

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Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Ben Griefer

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Chief Operating Officer

Maria Mejia

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VP, Client Services

Ryan Kincaid

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VP, Operations

Elisabeth Feeney

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VP, Legal

Kyle Becker

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VP, Bank Strategy & Partnerships

Justin Downey

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VP, Product

Bob Sarkisyan

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VP, Risk & Underwriting

Araxie Wright

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VP, Human Resources

Stephen Clark

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VP, Finance

Jonathan Aguilar

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Associate VP, Client Services

Narce Cardenas

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Director, Client Services

Maria Cable

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Director, Specialized Operations

Michael Cohen

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Associate VP, Legal

Ken Mejes

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Director, Settlement

Anthony Meyer

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Associate VP, Information Security

Eric Matthews

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Director, Information Technology

Loved by successful people like you

Your tech support team reached out to one of our merchants and was incredibly helpful, responsive and resolved the issue quickly and professionally.

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John
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CEO

I have owned several businesses over 30 years and have had many experiences with payment processors.

Maverick Payments has the best customer service by far! I call, they answer and fix any issues i have. You will not regret using Maverick Payments as your payment provider.

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Clair
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Owner

Maverick Payments onboarding of merchants is unmatched in the industry by being consistent and seamless from a bank perspective.

Working with Maverick is always a pleasure, as they are easy to communicate with,  are responsive, and have great attention to detail.

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Sebastien
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SVP of Product & Fintech Solutions

Maverick Payments has an impressive, well documented and supported technology stack, that in our opinion, ranks up there with the best in terms of ease of use, control and analytics.

We are proud to be partners with an organization such as Maverick Payments that shares our progressive, innovation and forward looking mindset.

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Nigel
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SVP Partners & Delivery

We have enjoyed and respected our three year relationship with Maverick. Their team is always ready and able to help.

The gateway has been easy to implement in our infrastructure. A valuable business partner.

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Josh
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Developer

Maverick Has Been Paramount to Our Success. Over the years, we have trusted Maverick to handle payment processing for six different companies, and each time, they have delivered the same exceptional service, reliability, and support that made us choose them in the first place.

With Maverick, we don’t just have a payment processor—we have a trusted partner who gives us the peace of mind that one of the most critical aspects of our business is always in the right hands. If you’re looking for a processor that truly cares, Maverick is the only choice.

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Brian
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CEO

We use the Maverick onboarding API to board merchants for underwriting. The process is seamless and was quick to implement, enabling us to connect any payment solutions quickly after processing has been approved.

In the event that we had technical or payment industry questions, their team has been excellent to work with and extremely responsive. We highly recommend their platform as a payment solution for any ISVs.

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Nicolas
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Developer

We have been working with Maverick for a few years now and their teams are always great to work with!

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Megan
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Merchant

Looking to partner?

As a full service payment provider, we exceed partner expectations with bold, innovative technology paired with hands-on operational management. We take a nimble approach, adapting to unique use cases and offering tailored solutions.