Qarda Partner Program

Grow with a partner who's accountable to you.

The same principles we bring to merchants — transparency, flexibility, and real support — we bring to the agents, ISOs, software platforms, and referral partners who build with us. The economics stay clear. And there's a real person on the other end of the phone.

Why partner with Qarda

Built to make you look good.

You're putting your name and your relationships on the line. We treat that as seriously as you do.

Transparent economics

Clear buy rates and real revenue share, spelled out up front. You'll always understand exactly how you're compensated on every account — no mystery deductions, no moving goalposts.

Flexibility to win deals

Multiple pricing models and platform freedom mean you can say yes to more of the merchants in front of you, across more verticals and risk profiles.

A partner, not a competitor

We work alongside you, not around you. Our focus is helping you place and support merchants well — the relationship you have with them is yours to manage.

Real underwriting partners

Direct access to underwriting and risk — so you know where a deal stands early and can move forward with confidence.

Support that answers

When you or your merchants call, a real person picks up. We strive to resolve most issues the same business day.

Backed by real operators

Your merchants are supported by a team that has run payments at the scale of the largest processors in the world.

Partner types

Find the model that fits how you work.

However you bring merchants to the table, there's a Qarda partnership built for it.

Agents / ISOs

Write deals on better terms.

For agents and ISOs building a residual portfolio who want transparent economics, platform flexibility, and a back office that makes them look good in front of merchants.

What you get:

  • Transparent buy rates with residual share you can actually reconcile.
  • Freedom to place merchants across pricing models and platforms — you're not forced into one box.
  • Underwriting access so you know where a deal stands early and can pitch with confidence.
  • Support across a broad range of merchant profiles and risk categories.
  • The option to register with the card brands — Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express — if you want your brand front and center.
SaaS/ISV

Monetize payments inside your platform.

For software companies and ISVs who want to embed payments into their product — turning a cost center into a revenue stream without becoming a payments company.

What you get:

  • Revenue share on the processing volume flowing through your platform.
  • Integration flexibility — bring your own gateway or orchestration, or let us help you choose.
  • A payments partner who handles acquiring and settlement so you can stay focused on your software.
  • Support and underwriting that scales with your merchant base.
  • The option to register with the card brands — Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express — if you want your brand front and center.
Referral

Send us merchants. We take it from there.

For accountants, consultants, associations, and anyone with merchant relationships who wants to add value without running payments day to day.

What you get:

  • Compensation on the merchants you introduce, with terms stated clearly up front.
  • Zero operational lift — we handle onboarding, underwriting, and support.
  • A partner you can confidently put your name behind, because we treat your referrals the way you would.
  • Visibility into how your referred merchants are doing.
Strategic

Build something bigger together.

For portfolio sellers, larger organizations, and partners with unique programs or verticals that call for a custom structure and dedicated attention.

What you get:

  • Custom economics and program structure built around your model.
  • Dedicated relationship and underwriting support at the leadership level.
  • Dedicated onboarding for portfolios and higher-volume programs.
  • A long-term partner invested in the growth of your program, not just a signature.
  • The option to register with the card brands — Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express — if you want your brand front and center.
How the economics work

Clear by design.

We won't publish a rate table on a public page — every partnership is priced to the book and the risk. But the principles never change, and you'll see the full picture before you commit to anything.

Transparent buy rates

You see your cost and your margin, stated plainly. What you earn is never buried in fees you can't trace back to a line item.

Real revenue share

Ongoing participation in the processing you bring — structured so your interests and ours point the same direction.

Priced to risk

Economics are tiered by merchant risk category, so the structure is fair to you and sustainable for the portfolio.

Reconcilable, always

Statements and reporting you can actually audit. If you can't tie your payout back to the volume, we haven't done our job.

What we handle

You bring the merchant. We run the rest.

A partnership is only as good as the back office behind it. Ours is built to keep your merchants happy and your portfolio growing.

  • Underwriting and onboarding, with direct access to real decision-makers.
  • Merchant and partner portals for applications, status, and reporting.
  • Risk and compliance monitoring handled in the background.
  • Settlement and reconciliation you and your merchants can trust.
  • Real-person support — most issues resolved the same business day.
What's included

Applications & onboarding

Submit and track merchant applications through approval.

Reporting you can reconcile

Residual and revenue detail you can tie back to volume.

Portfolio visibility

See how your referred merchants are performing.

Real-person support

Reach a person directly — not a ticket queue.

50+
years of combined payments experience behind every partnership

Qarda is run by seasoned payments executives who've come from the card brands, from fraud and risk mitigation platforms, and from some of the largest acquirers in the world.

For your merchants, that means their payments are in experienced hands. For you, it means a partner who understands the economics you're working within — and how to build a program that lasts.

Getting started

From first call to first deal.

1

Talk

A straightforward conversation about the merchants you work with, your partner type, and what you're trying to build.

2

See your economics

We structure your buy rates and revenue share to your model and walk you through every line before you sign.

3

Onboard

We set up your portal access, underwriting path, and support contacts so you're ready to start submitting.

4

Start writing

Bring merchants and grow your portfolio, with a partner accountable to you every step of the way.

Common questions

The things partners ask first.

Through transparent revenue share and buy-rate economics, structured to your partner type. Exact splits and payout timing are set during onboarding and documented in your partner agreement — and your reporting is built so you can always reconcile a payout back to the volume behind it.

A wide range across many verticals and risk profiles. Because we offer multiple pricing models and platform flexibility, you can say yes to more of the merchants in front of you. And with direct underwriting access, you'll know where a deal stands early so you can move forward with confidence.

No. Merchants can bring their own gateway or orchestration layer, go direct to the processor, or let us help them choose. We're independent, so the recommendation is based on what fits the merchant — not on steering everyone to one platform.

Direct access to underwriting and a real support team — when you call, a person answers, and we strive to resolve most issues the same business day. You and your merchants also get portal access for applications, status, and reporting.