Modern payments for modern merchants.
Secure, transparent, and fast payment processing built for businesses in the Carolinas. We accept the cards — you build the business.
Engineered for the way you actually do business.
Transparent fee structures and modern hardware to keep your business moving forward — without the hidden costs of legacy processors.
Personalized Onboarding
Every merchant gets one-on-one setup. Real people, on-site or on the phone — not a ticket queue.
Combined Experience
Decades of hands-on experience across payments, small business operations, and customer relations.
Hidden Fees
Clear, honest pricing. You'll always know exactly what you're paying for. No statement surprises.
Every way your customers want to pay.
Simple, secure, and built for the way small businesses get paid today.
In-Person Payments
Countertop terminals and integrated POS for retail and hospitality.
Mobile Payments
Take payments anywhere with secure wireless readers and apps.
Online Payments
E-commerce gateways and virtual terminals for invoicing and the web.
Tap to Pay on iPhone
Accept contactless payments directly on iPhone — no extra hardware.
North Carolina proud.
Based in NC, we understand the local business landscape better than any national conglomerate. When you call, you speak to a local expert — not a machine.
- On-site hardware setup across the state
- Dedicated account managers you can reach by name
- Honest rate reviews — we'll tell you when to stay put
Trusted by businesses across the Carolinas.
“Cornerstone Payments has been a game changer for us. We're getting our money faster, our pay cycles are shorter, and we're saving money every month on processing fees. The team made everything super easy to set up — couldn't be more thankful we made the switch.”
“Between service tickets and boat sales we're running cards all day, and Cornerstone handles every bit of it without a hiccup. Deposits hit the account fast and the rates are exactly what they quoted — no surprises on the monthly statement.”
“Weddings move fast and my clients expect a smooth experience from the very first deposit. Cornerstone made taking payments effortless — invoicing, tap to pay on site, everything just works. My couples love it and so do I.”
“We take deposits on job sites, in the office, and over the phone. Cornerstone set us up with hardware that fits how we actually work, and the local support means I can call a real person when I need something. Best switch we've made for the business.”
“Cornerstone Payments has been a game changer for us. We're getting our money faster, our pay cycles are shorter, and we're saving money every month on processing fees. The team made everything super easy to set up — couldn't be more thankful we made the switch.”
“Between service tickets and boat sales we're running cards all day, and Cornerstone handles every bit of it without a hiccup. Deposits hit the account fast and the rates are exactly what they quoted — no surprises on the monthly statement.”
“Weddings move fast and my clients expect a smooth experience from the very first deposit. Cornerstone made taking payments effortless — invoicing, tap to pay on site, everything just works. My couples love it and so do I.”
“We take deposits on job sites, in the office, and over the phone. Cornerstone set us up with hardware that fits how we actually work, and the local support means I can call a real person when I need something. Best switch we've made for the business.”
Ready to modernize your payments?
Send us a quick note and a local expert will follow up with a transparent quote and a personalized setup plan. No obligation, no scripts.