Sterling Payment Technologies

Specialties

Founded in 2001, Sterling Payment Technologies brings the latest payment technology, products and services to small and regional businesses quickly, affordably and securely. Sterling processes payment transactions for all major credit, debit and fleet card networks, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Sterling provides merchants with a complete range of electronic payment services, including credit, debit, PIN debit, fleet, gift card, rewards and loyalty programs, electronic benefits transfer (EBT), and check authorization and conversion.

To learn more visit www​.ster​ling​pay​ment​.com

History

Established in 2001.

Sterling Payment Technologies is headquartered in Tampa, Florida and is one of the most innovative and service-​oriented payment processors in the electronic payment industry today. We offer a complete range of payment services including credit, debit, PIN debit, fleet and gift cards.

Sterling offers upfront pricing with no hidden costs or fees, lightning fast transaction times, custom applications for any type of business, ²⁴⁄₇ multi-​lingual support, and the highest security standards in the industry.

Our products and services include:

Sterling’s virtual terminal, EMV enabled solutions, payment terminals, mobile payment solutions, unique financing programs and a powerful yet affordable integrated cash register with online reporting and management tools.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Sterling is represented in communities across the country by independent sales offices, an internal sales team, banks, and point-​of-​sale equipment dealers.

Meet the Business Owner

Paul H.

Business Owner

A Tampa businessman for more than 25 years, Mr. Hunter became involved in the payment industry by investing and serving on the board of a small developer of electronic payment technology. That company was sold in 2000. The following year, Mr. Hunter started Sterling Payment Technologies with a long-​term commitment to building a payment processor from the ground up.

Mr. Hunter received a BBA in Finance from the University of Georgia in 1977. Before and during college he worked in the banking and grocery industries. After receiving an MBA from Georgia State University in 1980, he held a position with Smith Barney selling stocks, bonds, and private placements primarily to small financial institutions, large private investors and retirement plans.

In 1987, Mr. Hunter began a successful auto service business that grew to 160 employees. He owned and managed the business for 15 years before selling it. The business is still in operation under new ownership.