The engine driving financial progress 

We’re a diversified consumer finance provider building ethical solutions across credit, lending, and the full customer lifecycle.

Vertically integrated. Built for performance.

Our vertically integrated platform is built for progress seekers—the market segment large financial institutions overlook. Across credit, lending, and full customer lifecycle, our team of experts powers financial progress for everyone. 

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Everyone deserves access to fair, clear, and convenient consumer credit.

Don Berman, Founder & Executive Chairman
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Your everyday champion

In a world where finances define futures, we reimagine the starting line. 

Through capital efficiency, regulatory excellence, and a bank charter advantage, we fuel financial progress.

Disciplined growth in complex markets

  • Non-prime focused general purpose card issuer

  • U.S. merchant acquirer

  • In credit available to consumers today

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Regulatory integrity meets long-term growth

Backed by decades of proprietary data, rigorous risk management, and operational excellence, CardWorks Financial Group continuously prioritizes long-term customer value and growth governed by discipline.

What’s new across CardWorks Financial Group 

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CardWorks, Inc. Rebrands as CardWorks Financial Group, Unifying its Businesses Under a New Visual Identity
CardWorks, Inc. Rebrands as CardWorks Financial Group, Unifying its Businesses Under a New Visual Identity

Announcements

May 18, 2026

Merrick Bank Unveils New Brand Identity and Website to Help Customers Build Credit and Move Forward in Reaching Their Financial Goals
Merrick Bank Unveils New Brand Identity and Website to Help Customers Build Credit and Move Forward in Reaching Their Financial Goals

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February 03, 2026

Merrick Bank relaunches Ollo® credit card with enhanced benefits
Merrick Bank relaunches Ollo® credit card with enhanced benefits

Announcements

October 01, 2025

CardWorks closes acquisition of Ally’s credit card portfolio and platform
CardWorks closes acquisition of Ally’s credit card portfolio and platform

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April 01, 2025

Ally and CardWorks reach agreement on sale of Ally’s credit card business
Ally and CardWorks reach agreement on sale of Ally’s credit card business

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January 22, 2025

CardWorks announces acquisition of dataline systems to expand services for lenders and asset managers
CardWorks announces acquisition of dataline systems to expand services for lenders and asset managers

Announcements

January 03, 2023

CardWorks, Inc. Rebrands as CardWorks Financial Group, Unifying its Businesses Under a New Visual Identity
CardWorks, Inc. Rebrands as CardWorks Financial Group, Unifying its Businesses Under a New Visual Identity

Announcements

May 18, 2026

Merrick Bank Unveils New Brand Identity and Website to Help Customers Build Credit and Move Forward in Reaching Their Financial Goals
Merrick Bank Unveils New Brand Identity and Website to Help Customers Build Credit and Move Forward in Reaching Their Financial Goals

Announcements

February 03, 2026

Merrick Bank relaunches Ollo® credit card with enhanced benefits
Merrick Bank relaunches Ollo® credit card with enhanced benefits

Announcements

October 01, 2025

CardWorks closes acquisition of Ally’s credit card portfolio and platform
CardWorks closes acquisition of Ally’s credit card portfolio and platform

Announcements

April 01, 2025