About Paystone Labs
We are a payments technology company focused on security, performance, and transparency. Our mission is to make every transaction simple and trustworthy, from first authorization to final settlement. We bring practical economics to digital money by combining data science, resilient infrastructure, and a deep understanding of regulation. The outcome is a platform merchants rely on to reduce costs, improve approvals, and expand globally without complexity.
Our story
Paystone Labs began with a simple idea: payments should just work. After years of building systems for banks and fintechs, our founders saw the same problems repeat—opaque pricing, fragile integrations, and confusing compliance tasks. We designed a unified platform that removes friction for merchants and customers alike. Today, retailers, marketplaces, and SaaS companies use our tools to accept cards and bank transfers, automate payouts, and manage risk with clarity. We invest in reliable infrastructure and clear analytics so finance and engineering teams can make confident decisions.
Security first
Encryption, tokenization, and layered defenses are built into every workflow.
Practical innovation
We ship features that improve approval rates, cut costs, and save time.
Milestones
Platform launch
Introduced our unified API for cards, wallets, and open banking with real-time monitoring.
Compliance readiness
Aligned operations with PCI DSS and GDPR controls to support enterprise onboarding.
Global expansion
Enabled local payment methods and multi-currency to support cross-border growth.
Values that guide us ✨
We hire for curiosity and integrity. We measure success by customer outcomes: faster checkouts, fewer disputes, and stronger approval rates. We communicate with clarity and operate with respect for privacy and regulation.
Trust
We protect data and communicate honestly about risks and performance.
Impact
We prioritize features that move key metrics for our customers.
Partnership
We listen, iterate, and support teams across product, finance, and ops.
Leadership
Our leadership blends experience from banks, card networks, and high-growth fintechs. We care about safe scale and customer results.
Avery Stone
Chief Executive Officer
Previously led merchant services at a global bank. Focused on customer trust, long-term partnerships, and transparent pricing.
Maya Patel
Chief Technology Officer
Built payment routing and risk systems at scale. Passionate about resilient architecture and developer experience.
Leon Ward
Head of Risk & Compliance
Former auditor and compliance lead. Helps merchants align with PCI DSS, PSD2 SCA, and data protection standards.
Work with us
If you care about practical innovation and reliable systems, we would love to meet you. Explore our services or reach out to discuss your payment roadmap.