ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS INC.
CALVERTON, NY

Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Michael Nardy witnessed how the combination of innovative technologies and ethical practices can impact the business world. In 2000, Michael began his own venture, Electronic Payments, providing payment processing services to retailers. From the beginning, he adopted an in-house approach, from underwriting to risk management, to avoid disruptions in service. Today, with over 100 staff, a network of 800 agents, and 3 office locations nationwide, Electronic Payments upholds the same industry-leading support model. Michael's commitment to technology is paramount, most recently developing a collection of proprietary omnichannel solutions that integrate retailing processes and streamline operations. As a result, Electronic Payments delivers scalable, full-featured point of sale technologies that enhance the merchant and consumer experience for businesses across the country. Electronic Payments is a registered ISO of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Walnut Creek, CA. Our commitment to improving the communities in which we live and work extends across borders, cultures, races and interests. Through the use of our Charity POS initiative, we give back to our supported organizations by fostering better education systems, helping disadvantaged youth and families, supporting arts and culture and protecting the environment. Our philanthropic efforts reflect the diverse interests of our business and staff, including human services and humanitarian efforts, community outreach and volunteerism. We continually assist victims of domestic violence, promote the improvement of health and the environment, and present educational scholarships to local high school students. We have also been quick to provide assistance with charitable events and fundraising efforts. if you are interested in the support of Electronic Payments for your organization. You may also view how our donations are helping our charitable partners by clicking the links below. Advance your business potential with a winning combination of payment technologies and services. Exatouch is a complete point of sale system that includes the hardware, software and ongoing support at an affordable cost. Perfect for restaurants, retail merchants, liquor stores, salons/spas, convenience stores and more, we'll help you select the Exatouch equipment and processing packages best suited for your business! Exatouch is one of the few full-featured point of sale systems that is EMV-ready today! Our wide variety of semi-integrated, EMV-certified payment devices seamlessly integrate with Exatouch, offering more secure methods for accepting payments while enhancing the customer experience. Regardless of your business type or size, you can easily and securely accept all forms of payment through your Exatouch system, including EMV and contactless payments, such as Apple Pay™. Electronic Payments has been named to The Nilson Report’s 2017 list of Top Merchant Acquirers in the United States for its sixth consecutive year, advancing its position to the 30th largest acquirer. Based on year-over-year growth, analysis of Electronic Payments’ cumulative transaction data indicates an industry-leading 14.7% organic increase in processing volume. A leading provider of merchant services, Electronic Payments has proactively approached the changing payments landscape with a complete collection of proprietary, integrated business solutions. ProCharge Point of Sale round out the company's offerings, providing omnichannel solutions for merchants nationwide. The company's flagship product, Exatouch POS, has seen rapid growth in 2017, including integrations into various states and vendors for tax, sales and inventory reporting. Electronic Payments' omnichannel solutions streamline operations for retail, restaurant and service merchants, while extending superior in-house support. As a result, the company has seen a substantial increase in its processing volumes, now exceeding $10 Billion annually. "We now stand alone as the largest individually owned, non-public and non-bank merchant acquirer in the nation. We are excited that our commitment to the ISO, Agent and MLS channels in the market have led them to choose Electronic Payments as their preferred platform. We are fully committed to our agents, as our organization has been built around the agent channel, making our position on this year's ranking even more remarkable," stated Michael Nardy, Founder and CEO. "If one thousand agents came together and formed a like-minded payments company, Electronic Payments is what would have been created. Our success is just 18 years in the making, but further solidifies our standing in the industry and our team's approach to the merchants we serve." Electronic Payments was recently recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur 360™ List, a premier study delivering the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America. Based on this study forged by Entrepreneur, Electronic Payments is recognized as a well-rounded company that has mastered a balance of impact, innovation, growth and leadership. “There is no other industry that is growing as rapidly as financial technology, and the disruptions and shifts that we’re seeing have provided unprecedented opportunity to drive innovation in the payments space,” said Michael Nardy, Electronic Payments Founder and CEO. “This recognition validates our commitment to empowering small businesses with relevant, competitive, state-of-the-art payment technologies. We’re honored to be a part of this prestigious group of companies who share the same philosophies and strive for excellence across all aspects of business.” “Our annual evaluation is a 360-degree analysis of top privately-held companies representing and serving a variety of industries,” explains Lisa Murray, Chief Insights Officer of Entrepreneur Media, Inc. “These businesses are real-world case studies for any entrepreneur who seeks to master the four pillars that can greatly impact the longevity and growth of their businesses. With the Entrepreneur 360, success is measured by achieving balance throughout the entire organization, predicated by revenue.”