Do I need payment processing experience?

No. We provide training on our processor network, pricing models, and application process. Many of our most successful agents come from outside the payments industry.

Residual payments are paid monthly. You earn a percentage of the processing revenue generated by every merchant you refer, for the life of the account.

What industries can I place?

Everything from low-risk retail to high-risk verticals like peptides, CBD, forex, and firearms. Our 25+ processor network covers virtually every merchant category.

Can I be a sub-agent or refer other agents?

Yes. Contact us to discuss sub-agent arrangements and referral structures.

How fast are merchant approvals?

Approval timelines vary by industry and risk level. Low-risk merchants are typically approved in 1-3 business days. High-risk merchants typically take 5-10 business days.

AKORD AGENT PROGRAM

Stop Turning Away the Deals You Can't Place.

Your merchant gets shut down by Stripe. The peptide brand you've been talking to can't get boarded anywhere. The dropshipper's volume spikes and his processor pulls the plug. Send them to us instead of losing the relationship.

25+ banking partnerships — more places to place a deal, fewer flat declines
Verticals most brokers won't touch — RUO peptides, CBD, nutra, bizopp, high-ticket
Your own agent portal with residuals updated monthly — not a spreadsheet on request
15+ years in high-risk. 500+ merchants placed.

Splits are negotiated with you directly and depend on the vertical and the volume you bring. Residuals are paid monthly. We'll walk you through the numbers on the call.

Let's talk

Two minutes now, a real conversation next. Ryan will call you to go over the program and your split.

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Company

If you have one.

What's your situation?

How many merchants could you refer in a month?

Anything else we should know?

Industries you have access to, deals you're sitting on, questions about the program.

No agreement to sign yet. This is a conversation.

Why Agents Partner With Akord

Place Merchants Others Can't

Your current ISO probably turns away high-risk merchants. We don't. With 25+ banking relationships, we can place merchants in peptides, CBD, forex, firearms, immigration law, bankruptcy law, and more. Every merchant your current ISO declines is money you're leaving on the table.

Earn Competitive Residuals

Generous revenue splits paid monthly, on time, every time. Upfront bonuses on new placements. Your residuals grow as your merchants' processing volume grows.

Work Directly With Decision-Makers

No support tickets. No call centers. When you call Akord, you talk to the people who make decisions. Direct access to underwriting, fast answers, and real partnership.

Getting Started is Simple

Apply

Fill out our partner application. We review every submission and respond within 48 hours.

Get Set Up

We'll walk you through our processor network, industries, and pricing so you can confidently present to merchants.

Submit Deals

Refer merchants through your dedicated referral tools. We handle the application, underwriting, and boarding.

Earn Monthly

Receive residual payments every month for the life of each merchant account you place.

Your Akord Agent Toolkit

Competitive Splits

Generous residual and bonus structures that reward your effort

High-Risk Placements

Access to 25+ processors across every risk level

Personal Referral Links

Unique URLs to share with prospects — leads auto-tagged to you

Direct Team Access

Call, text, or email — no ticket queues, no automated responses

Marketing Support

Co-branded materials and collateral to help you close

Your Agent Portal — Live Now

Log in any time to see your residuals by merchant, updated monthly from processor reporting. Merchant status, your referral link, and your commission history in one place. Most ISOs our size send a spreadsheet when you ask. You get a dashboard.

Is the Akord Agent Program Right for You?

Our program is built for people who already have relationships with business owners and want to monetize them. You bring the network — we provide the tools and training.

Independent Sales Agents

Whether you're experienced in payments or brand new, our program gives you the processor network and support to succeed.

Accountants & CPAs

Your clients trust you with their finances. Referring them to better payment processing is a natural extension — and a new revenue stream.

Business Consultants

Add payment processing referrals to your advisory services. Earn on every client you place.

Web Developers & E-Commerce Builders

You build the store. We handle the payments. Earn residuals on every merchant you refer.

Agent FAQ

Ready to Start Earning?

Apply to become an Akord partner agent. We'll review your application and be in touch within 48 hours.

Questions? Call (385) 340-3632 or email support@akord.io