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.

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Navigating the Future of Marine Finance: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Dealers
Navigating the Future of Marine Finance: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Dealers

Perspectives

August 25, 2026

Merrick Bank Executive Named to National Marine Lending Association Board of Directors
Merrick Bank Executive Named to National Marine Lending Association Board of Directors

Announcements

August 20, 2026

RV Industry Trends and Recreational Lending: What RV Dealers Need to Know
RV Industry Trends and Recreational Lending: What RV Dealers Need to Know

Perspectives

August 18, 2026

Merrick Bank Recreational Lending Executive to Chair the RV Industry Association Finance Committee
Merrick Bank Recreational Lending Executive to Chair the RV Industry Association Finance Committee

Perspectives

August 10, 2026

Why Merrick Bank created the new Everpath™ Platinum Mastercard® credit card
Why Merrick Bank created the new Everpath™ Platinum Mastercard® credit card

Announcements

August 07, 2026

PayFac vs. ISO: How Merchant Acquirer Expectations Should Differ by Business Model
PayFac vs. ISO: How Merchant Acquirer Expectations Should Differ by Business Model

Perspectives

June 22, 2026

How to Choose the Right Credit Card and Unsecured Loan Servicing Partner in an Evolving Market
How to Choose the Right Credit Card and Unsecured Loan Servicing Partner in an Evolving Market

Perspectives

June 15, 2026

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

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

Announcements

October 01, 2025

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

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

How to Choose the Right Credit Card and Unsecured Loan Servicing Partner in an Evolving Market
How to Choose the Right Credit Card and Unsecured Loan Servicing Partner in an Evolving Market

Perspectives

June 15, 2026

PayFac vs. ISO: How Merchant Acquirer Expectations Should Differ by Business Model
PayFac vs. ISO: How Merchant Acquirer Expectations Should Differ by Business Model

Perspectives

June 22, 2026

Why Merrick Bank created the new Everpath™ Platinum Mastercard® credit card
Why Merrick Bank created the new Everpath™ Platinum Mastercard® credit card

Announcements

August 07, 2026

Merrick Bank Recreational Lending Executive to Chair the RV Industry Association Finance Committee
Merrick Bank Recreational Lending Executive to Chair the RV Industry Association Finance Committee

Perspectives

August 10, 2026

RV Industry Trends and Recreational Lending: What RV Dealers Need to Know
RV Industry Trends and Recreational Lending: What RV Dealers Need to Know

Perspectives

August 18, 2026

Merrick Bank Executive Named to National Marine Lending Association Board of Directors
Merrick Bank Executive Named to National Marine Lending Association Board of Directors

Announcements

August 20, 2026

Navigating the Future of Marine Finance: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Dealers
Navigating the Future of Marine Finance: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Dealers

Perspectives

August 25, 2026