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Canadian Payment Services Review

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Canadian Payment Systems

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1.75/5
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A New York-based First Data Reseller

Founded in 2010, Canadian Payment Services (also known as Maple Advance) is a merchant account provider based in New York City, despite what its name may imply. Though the company is an ISO/MSP of Wells Fargo's Canadian branch, however, it appears as if it does business both in the United States of America, where it is headquartered, as well as in Canada. The company is an ISO of First Data, meaning it resells their services. According to the company's website, it operates as the "largest First Data independent partner."  The company also advertises Clover as a POS solution.

Location and Ownership

Canadian Payment Services is headquartered at 5111 Rogers Ave., Suite 620, Fort Smith, AR. The company is a registered ISO/MSP of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Canadian Branch. The highest-ranking leadership position disclosed by the company is held by Alan Brani, who is the director of ISO relations. The company otherwise obfuscates its executive leadership by attributing its director of operations to a shell LinkedIn account and does not disclose its CEO or president on its website.

Canadian Payment Services Review Table of Contents

  • Costs & Contract: Canadian Payment Services resells First Data contracts with a contract term of 3 years, automatic renewal of 1 year, and an early termination fee of up to $495.
  • Complaints & Service: Canadian Payment Services has received fewer than 10 public complaints.
  • BBB Rating: Canadian Payment Services has an "A+" and has received 7 complaints and 5 reviews in the last 3 years. The company has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 2016.
  • Sales & Marketing: Canadian Payment Services hires independent sales agents and has had some complaints about its sales practices.
  • Rates & Fees: How Merchants Got The Best Rates With Canadian Payment Services.

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