About Centaurus Merchant Services
Centaurus Merchant Services is the payments arm of Centaurus Holdings, Inc.—a New York City–based IT & Cyber-Security leader. Founded and helmed by CEO Alexander Mirvis, we merge deep security expertise with ultra‑competitive payment processing so your business gets paid faster, safer, and for less. Because businesses deserve enterprise‑grade security, pricing clarity, and future‑proof payment tech—without enterprise headaches. Born inside a cyber‑security powerhouse, we bake layered, enterprise‑grade protection into every transaction—encryption in transit & at rest, tokenization, PCI scope reduction, and proactive threat hunting. Choose the model that fits your margins: Interchange+, Flat Fees, Dual Pricing / 0% Surcharge* programs, and custom blended plans. We’ll benchmark and beat your current effective rate. Scale effortlessly—retail, mobile pop‑ups, e‑commerce, invoicing, subscription billing, virtual terminals, and marketplace payouts. Deploy once; accept everywhere. *Subject to card brand rules & applicable laws in your jurisdiction. Ask us for guidance. Innovation. Uncompromising Security. White‑Glove Support. You don’t have to choose one—you get all three. EMV, contactless/NFC, e‑commerce gateways, subscription APIs, Level II/III data passing, and real‑time analytics dashboards—ready on Day 1. 24/7 threat monitoring, PCI DSS guidance, P2PE options, fraud tools, velocity & risk scoring, and cybersecurity services from our in‑house experts. U.S.-based account managers who speak business, not jargon. Dedicated onboarding, statement audits, and proactive savings reviews. Secure payments. Lower costs. Faster onboarding. One technology & security partner. We relentlessly negotiate with sponsor banks & card networks so you don’t have to. Statement analysis included. Approvals in hours—not weeks. Digital underwriting, e‑sign apps, and fast equipment deployment. Payments, POS hardware, e‑commerce plugins, and full‑spectrum cyber‑security services under one roof. Whether you run a single storefront or manage a national portfolio, Centaurus Merchant Services scales to fit. Payment data protection built on proven cyber‑security DNA. Stop overpaying. Pick a structure that aligns with how you sell and what you sell. True cost + transparent markup. Ideal for businesses with high processing volume or card mix complexity. Simple, predictable pricing. Great for new or seasonal merchants, pop‑ups, and mobile vendors. Pass processing costs (where allowed). Display cash & card prices; reduce or eliminate fees. Blended, tiered, or vertical‑specific. We’ll model your statements and optimize for lowest effective rate. *Compliance varies. We review applicable state rules & card brand requirements before activation. Hardware, software, and APIs that connect your revenue to real‑time data. EMV, tap‑to‑pay, PIN debit, mobile readers, unattended kiosks. Hosted checkout, API, recurring billing, token vault. Real‑time transaction feeds, chargeback dashboards, custom exports. REST APIs, webhooks, SDKs, sandbox keys, and sample code. Hundreds of businesses trust Centaurus to secure every swipe, dip, tap, and click. CEO, Centaurus Holdings, Inc. U.S. Army veteran • Cyber‑Security Architect • Advocate for honest, affordable fintech Alexander’s mission is simple: protect businesses from hidden fees and hidden threats—simultaneously. After years hardening enterprise networks and negotiating technology deals for high‑stakes environments, he turned that same discipline toward fixing what’s broken in merchant processing. Quick answers to common payment processing questions.Centaurus Merchant Services Secure, Transparent Credit Card & Payment Processing
Why We Exist
Security First
Transparency & Savings
Future‑Proof Tech
What Sets Us Apart
Innovation
Uncompromising Security
White‑Glove Support
The Centaurus Edge
Best‑in‑Class Rates
Rapid Onboarding
One‑Stop Ecosystem
Industries We Serve
Security & Compliance
Talk to Security
Flexible Pricing Options
Interchange+
Flat Rate
Dual Pricing / 0% Surcharge*
Custom Programs
Platforms & Technology Stack
POS Terminals
E‑Commerce Gateways
Data & Reporting
Developer Friendly
What Our Merchants Say
“We cut our effective processing cost by 27% and finally understand our statements.”
“Support actually picks up the phone. Our old processor took days.”
“Security audits used to be painful—Centaurus made PCI easy.”
Meet the Visionary
Alexander Mirvis
Frequently Asked Questions