Andreas Socratous

Direct Connect provides innovative electronic payment processing solutions and support to a wide variety of industries throughout the United States and Canada. Since 1994, we have been creating customized, state-of-the-art payment solutions and have grown to be the largest merchant acquirer for small and mid-size merchants throughout the country. Our strategic partnerships with Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), community banks, and software developers allow us to offer clients a range of electronic payment tools. With over 10 thousand merchants and $2 billion worth of transactions processed annually, Direct Connect focuses on providing competitively priced, fully PCI-compliant electronic payment processing equipment, services, and support to help merchants thrive in a constantly evolving marketplace. Our dedicated team of over 150 experts works closely with each client to ensure they are able to focus on the real needs of their business without worrying about how to process electronic payments. Direct Connect gives merchants the electronic payment solutions they need to increase efficiencies and grow their business.