What does it mean to be the global epicenter of payments technology? It means billions of transactions, worth trillions of dollars, passing through companies in our region—70% of all U.S. financial transactions. Every credit card swipe is processed by technology created or expanded here. And Atlanta continues to triumph in fintech, even 100+ years after pioneering payments processing in the U.S. Ready to join us?
A strong blockchain community, coupled with advantageous regulations, means there’s promising opportunity for continued growth in cryptocurrencies.
With organizations like FinTech Atlanta and the Georgia FinTech Academy, major financial services players, and top-tier tech talent, Atlanta has become the fintech capital of the U.S.
Metro Atlanta has a strong presence of transaction processing companies—including several that have their global headquarters in the region.
With tenured fintech organizations of all sizes, Atlanta’s market for pre-paid cards and loyalty/affinity programs is unmatched.
The sizeable fintech ecosystem in Atlanta includes trade payments organizations like GreenSky, ACI Worldwide, Worldpay, and many more.
largest payment processing firms are Georgia-based
metro in the nation to establish a fintech academy
transactions ($2T) are processed through Georgia fintech
companies annually
of U.S. card transactions are processed here
While we’re widely recognized as Transaction Alley for our payment processing history, Atlanta’s fintech capabilities go well beyond transactions. We’re at the intersection of connectivity and digitization—with a high concentration of organizations that span the fintech ecosystem.
Top-ranking universities and initiatives, including Georgia Tech and the Georgia FinTech Academy, produce skilled tech and financial professionals.
Atlanta is home to Hartsfield-Jackson, the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, which means several other major U.S. cities are only a short flight away.
Atlanta is a magnet for businesses and individuals alike—a testament to just how much the city has to offer, like affordable living costs.
As the payments processing capital of the U.S.—and with the lowest cost of doing business—Atlanta is home to businesses of all sizes and specialties across the fintech ecosystem.
Esther Pigg
SVP of Product Strategy Global Retail Payments, FIS
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