Company Overview
Elavon was founded in 2001 as the global payment processing division of U.S. Bancorp (USB). The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA and Dublin, Ireland, processing over $150 billion in transactions annually across 30+ countries.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, Elavon leverages its parent company's banking resources and capital strength to provide secure and reliable payment processing services to merchants worldwide.
Related provider: Elavon Payment Processing
Product Portfolio
💳 Payment Processing
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Elavon Payment Processing | Credit and debit card transaction processing supporting Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and more |
| Elavon Gateway | Full-featured payment gateway supporting online and mobile payment integration |
| Elavon Virtual Terminal | Browser-based virtual terminal ideal for MOTO (mail order / telephone order) businesses |
📱 Mobile & In-Store
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Elavon Mobile Solutions | Mobile payment solutions supporting mobile card readers and in-app payments |
| Elavon EMV Solutions | EMV chip card compliant terminals and solutions |
🔄 Recurring & Subscription
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Elavon Recurring Payments | Recurring and subscription payment management platform |
| Elavon Settlement | Transaction settlement and reconciliation services |
Core Strengths
Bank-Grade Backing: As a U.S. Bancorp subsidiary, enjoys strong capital strength and banking compliance infrastructure
Global Reach: Operations across 30+ countries supporting multi-currency and multi-language payment processing
Omnichannel Capability: Full-channel processing supporting online, in-store, mobile, and recurring payments
Security & Compliance: PCI DSS compliant with EMV compliance and fraud protection solutions
Key Competitors
| Company | Headquarters | Core Focus |
|---|---|---|
| First Data (Fiserv) | Atlanta, GA, USA | Merchant acquiring, payment processing |
| Global Payments | Atlanta, GA, USA | Merchant acquiring, payment processing |
| Worldpay (FIS) | Cincinnati, OH, USA | Global payment processing, acquiring |
| Chase Paymentech | Plano, TX, USA | Merchant acquiring, payment gateway |
| Stripe | San Francisco, CA, USA | Online payment platform |
| Block (Square) | San Francisco, CA, USA | SMB POS, mobile payments |
Key Milestones
- 2001：Founded as the payment processing division of U.S. Bancorp
- 2013：Acquires German payment processor First Pay, expanding European market presence
- 2026：Continues expanding global payment network serving merchants across 30+ countries
