Our History
January 2008
The Choice Brand was Founded
Choice was founded by CEO JohnPaul Golino as a full service payment provider and launched a statewide sales campaign in Connecticut.
June 2010
Choice Expands Nationwide
Choice begins developing partnerships with Agents and ISOs and opens offices in Austin TX and Boston MA, gaining thousands of customers and national recognition.
June 2012
Choice Launches E-Commerce Division
Choice recognizes a growing market and offers programs to merchants in that field.
January 2013
Happy Birthday, Choice Funding!
Choice funding celebrates it’s 1 year anniversary with over $12 million in funding distributed during the calendar year.
April 2016
Choice Is Movin' on up
Choice moves it’s corporate offices to the heart of Connecticut’s capital.
April 2018
Choice Funding Offers Financing Options in Canada
Choice grows it’s business financing program beyond US borders.
August 2019
Choice is named to the Inc 5000 for the second time!
Choice is once again listed as one of the fastest growing companies in America! Still the #1 fastest growing processor in CT.
January 2010
Registration and Sponsorship
Choice registers with Visa and Mastercard and gets sponsored by Merrick Bank and begins to launch their ISO program.
January 2011
Corporate Expansion
Choice expands it’s corporate offices into a 10,000 square foot facility in Hartford, CT.
January 2012
Choice Funding is Launched
Choice forms a lending division. CEO JohnPaul Golino partners with seasoned industry veteran Daniel Sayad and forms “Choice Funding.”
February 2015
Choice INTERNATIONAL is here!
Choice begins to expand into the global market to provide an international processing service that is next to none.
March 2018
Choice Europe, LTD officially launches
Choice acquires Lithuanian electronic money institution - UAB Libera exosculatio, enabling merchants to accept payments locally on a global scale.
August 2018
Choice is named to the Inc 5000!
Choice is listed as one of the fastest growing companies in America! Now the #1 fastest growing processor in CT.