ABOUT US

The History of Leading Edge Payments

Founded in 2012 on the belief that businesses deserve honesty, cost savings, and flexibility, we’ve built a reputation for simplifying payment processing without locking clients into long-term contracts, our customers stay because they want to.


Leading Edge Payments is your premier independent sales organization, offering multiple platforms to meet all your card payment needs—retail, B2B, online, and mobile. With over 25 years of industry expertise, we proudly serve thousands of clients in 48 states.


As your business and technology evolve, we provide tailored, cost-effective solutions backed by an in-house service team focused on security, compliance, and competitive rates. From cost analysis to setup, we handle every detail so you can focus on growing your business.

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Our competitors say they have great customer service...

Our CUSTOMERS say WE have great customer service.

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T. Casaburo Owner | Casa Restaurant Group

"Leading Edge exceeded my expectations from the first day we partnered with them to handle my payment processing needs. Their integrity is a breath of fresh air in an industry that needs it."

W. Randall Kammeyer Partner | Hawk, Haynie, Kammeyer & Smith Law Firm

"The customer service provided by Leading Edge sets them apart from previous vendors we have used. We appreciate their responsiveness and continued support for our payment processing."

Dan President of the Board of Directors | Coyote Creek Golf Club

"Leading Edge has help us manage our cost with credit card processing since we partnered up with them. When we need support, they're on it immediately and the techs are great to work with. Very trustworthy, they stand by their word and deliver."

Brian Ray Vice President | Speedway Concrete Aggregate & Supplies

"We have used Leading Edge for our processing for 15+ years. They have always been responsive and professional to our needs. The Leading Edge group always provides solutions to an ever changing processing world. We could not be happier to have them part of our team."

Jake Leonard | President of Preferred Automotive Group

"The team at Leading Edge Payments has been a game changer for what is needed in the automotive industry. As technology changes ever so quickly, their team has continued to point us in the right direction on the latest, most cost-effective technologies for credit card processing available. Which in turn, has been beneficial for both our clients & business."

Dave Kimack | Owner Auto Labs of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN

"I have used multiple credit card processors over the years and listen to countless others trying to get my business. Leading Edge actually is by far the absolute best. They do what they say they would do. They actually saved me thousands of dollars just as they said. No hidden fees, no games. They did this all while giving me excellent customer service. If there is a question, they immediately research it and answered it. I feel like they are a true partner. I recommend them to everyone I know that uses other processors."

Meet Our Team

Mike
Stanford

CO-FOUNDER / PRESIDENT

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Brian

Robinson

CO-FOUNDER / CTO

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Lee

Wagner

SUPPORT & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

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Samual

R. Keating

MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Xander
Jewell

CUSTOMER SUPPORT / TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

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Julie
Nill

NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR

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