about us
Hey there, we’re Paystone
At Paystone, we believe that getting paid should be effortless. We also know that great businesses don’t just process payments, they grow through them. That’s why our payment solutions go beyond transactions to help you attract, retain, and engage customers.
Helping Canadian businesses get paid and grow
We started in London, Ontario, and have since grown into one of Canada’s leading payment processors.
Trusted by over
38,000 businesses
to process over
$10 billion annually.
Whether it’s seamless payments, automated customer engagement, or reputation marketing, we help businesses like yours turn everyday transactions into meaningful customer relationships and long-term growth.
Or, as we like to call it, “customer-driven growth”!
Our journey from startup to industry leader
We started with a simple idea: give businesses a better way to accept payments. Fast-forward to today, and we’re
helping businesses across Canada increase revenue, improve customer loyalty, and grow their brands.
2009
Our journey from startup to industry leader
We started with a simple idea: give businesses a better way to accept payments. Fast-forward to today, and we’re
helping businesses across Canada increase revenue, improve customer loyalty, and grow their brands.
2011
Expanding our reach
Recognized in Startup 50: The Complete Ranking of Canada’s Top New Growth Companies, marking our rapid expansion and growing impact on the business landscape.
2013
Pioneering contactless payments
Among the first in Canada to introduce contactless NFC transactions, making payments faster, easier, and more secure for businesses and their customers.
2015
Surpassing $1 Billion in merchant volume
A defining milestone! $1 billion in gross merchant volume was processed through our platform, reinforcing our commitment to business growth.
2017
Investing in innovation
Became one of Canada’s first card-present Payfacs, integrating proprietary technology and launching a charitable fundraising platform to further support businesses and communities.
2019
Rebranding to Paystone
Zomaron evolved into Paystone, marking a new era of innovation and a commitment to customer-driven growth in the payments and software ecosystem.
2019
Strategic acquisitions
Acquired DataCandy, POS West, and NXGEN Canada, growing our reach to 25,000 merchant locations and processing $10 billion in annual transactions.
2020
Accelerating growth with $99M CAD funding
Secured funding to fuel expansion, enhance payment capabilities and innovate in gift card and loyalty technology.
2021
Acquiring NiceJob
Acquired NiceJob, a top reputation marketing platform for service businesses, expanding our customer base to over 30,000 businesses across North America and growing our team to 150+ employees.
2022
Expanding with Canadian Payment Services
Acquired CPS, one of Canada’s fastest-growing merchant service providers, bringing our total locations to 35,000 and annual transaction volume to over $10 billion.
2024
Recognized for outstanding growth
Ranked on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, securing a place in the Enterprise Fast 15. Additionally, Paystone was listed in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, recognizing the fastest-growing technology companies in North America.
2025
Acquiring Ackroo
Acquired Hamilton-based Ackroo, a leader in gift card, loyalty marketing, payments, and point-of-sale technology, expanding our reach to over 38,000 client locations.
We are a house of brands built for small businesses success
Paystone and our family of brands are designed to help your business grow. From payments and customer loyalty to reputation management and engagement, our solutions work together to help you attract more
customers, build lasting relationships, and drive long-term success.
