BankCard International Group

Twenty years of building the gold standard in emerging-industry payments.

Founded in Vancouver, WA in 2006, Bankcard International Group was built to bring fair, transparent payment processing to businesses traditional banks ignore. Two decades later we’ve served thousands of merchants across the country’s most challenging industries — and we’re just getting started.

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Years specializing in emerging verticals
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Merchants served nationwide
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Payments Company of the Year
M.01  ·  Mission

Equip merchants with comprehensive payment options at a fair, transparent price.

Every merchant we underwrite is backed by a dedicated team of payment professionals who understand the unique challenges of emerging-industry processing. From underwriting and risk management to 24/7 support, our people are the reason merchants stay with us year after year.

We believe in long-term partnerships, not transactions. Our team works alongside your business to optimize processing, reduce chargebacks, and protect your revenue.

M.02  ·  Values

What drives everything we do.

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Integrity

We do what we say and say what we mean. No hidden fees, no surprises, no fine print. You'll always know exactly what you're paying and why.

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Quality

Every merchant account we place is built for reliability and long-term success — not just fast approvals. Best-in-class technology, banking relationships, and infrastructure.

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Service

Real humans, real answers, real fast. A dedicated account representative who knows your business answers when you call — no runaround.

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Transparency

Clear pricing, honest communication, and full visibility into your processing — because trust is earned, not assumed. Full disclosure before you sign anything.

M.03  ·  Leadership

Meet the team behind BIG.

Decades of combined experience in payments, underwriting, technology, and merchant services — all focused on one goal: your success.

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Brett Taylor

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

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Mark Oury

Director of Business Development

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Sladana Clawson

Executive Underwriter

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Shane Setser

National Sales Manager

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Jon Zweiger

National Sales Manager

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Alec Kjelden

IT Director

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Nathan Lewis

Account Executive

M.04  ·  Our story

Working in emerging payments since 2006.

2006

Founded in Vancouver, WA

Bankcard International Group is established with a single mission: bring fair, transparent payment processing to businesses traditional banks ignore.

2010

Emerging-industry specialization

BIG doubles down on emerging verticals — building dedicated banking relationships and underwriting frameworks for cannabis, firearms, nutraceuticals, and more.

2018

Expanded banking network

Domestic and international acquiring partnerships scale. ACH, crypto, and cashless ATM rails come online for MLM, sweepstakes, and emerging verticals.

2024

Payments Company of the Year

Named Payments Company of the Year — recognition of two decades of service, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to merchants others turn away.

2025

Back-to-back recognition

Awarded Payments Company of the Year a second consecutive year for innovation, merchant satisfaction, and industry leadership.

M.05  ·  Recognition

Two consecutive years. One consistent standard.

2024

Payments Company of the Year

Awarded for excellence in emerging-industry merchant services and commitment to underserved verticals.

2025

Payments Company of the Year

Back-to-back recognition for innovation, merchant satisfaction, and industry leadership.

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