People. Payments. Purpose.
About Ireland Pay
We believe merchant services should be simple, safe, and profitable. Our mission is to empower businesses with payment technology that puts people first.
Our Mission
Ireland Pay was founded on a straightforward conviction: business owners deserve a payment processing partner that treats them like people, not account numbers. Too many merchants have been burned by hidden fees, long-term contracts, and faceless support teams. We set out to change that. Our mission is captured in three words — People. Payments. Purpose. — and everything we do flows from that promise.
Simple
We strip away the complexity that plagues the payments industry. From onboarding to daily reporting, every touchpoint is designed for clarity. Our merchants receive transparent pricing with no hidden fees, straightforward month-to-month agreements, and a single dedicated account manager who knows their business by name. Setup takes days, not weeks, and our intuitive dashboard puts real-time data at your fingertips.
Safe
Security is non-negotiable. Ireland Pay provides end-to-end encryption, PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance, tokenization, and advanced fraud monitoring on every transaction. Our fraud prevention tools and chargeback protection program shield merchants from losses while keeping customer data locked down. We invest continuously in security infrastructure so you can focus on running your business.
Profitable
Processing fees eat into margins. Our Dual Pricing Program can eliminate up to 100% of your credit card processing costs — legally and transparently. Combined with next-day funding, Level II processing for B2B transactions, and interchange optimization, we turn your payment system from a cost center into a competitive advantage.
Our Partnership with kathy ireland Worldwide
Ireland Pay is proud to partner with kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW), one of the most recognized and respected lifestyle brands in the world. With a portfolio valued at over $3.1 billion, kiWW represents excellence across fashion, home, health, and philanthropy. Kathy Ireland herself serves as brand ambassador for Ireland Pay, lending her name and vision to a company that shares her commitment to integrity and community.
This partnership is more than branding — it is a shared mission. Through the Swipe a Card, Change a Life initiative, Ireland Pay and kiWW direct a portion of every transaction toward charitable causes that support children's health, education, and family welfare. When you process with Ireland Pay, you join a movement that believes business can be a force for good.
The result is a merchant services company that combines the reach and credibility of a global brand with the personal attention and flexibility of a boutique provider. Our merchants benefit from best-in-class technology, competitive rates, and the peace of mind that comes from working with a team that values relationships over volume.
Leadership Team
Wilfredo Vazquez
CEO
Wilfredo is a hands-on sales leader with deep roots in merchant services and payment processing. He doesn't manage from a distance — he's in the field meeting business owners, reviewing their processing statements, and personally structuring solutions that eliminate unnecessary costs. His ability to build trust face-to-face is what sets Ireland Pay apart from faceless corporate processors. Wilfredo is also the driving force behind Swipe a Card, Change a Life, channeling his belief that merchant services should create value beyond the transaction. Under his sales leadership, Ireland Pay has grown from a regional provider into a nationwide partner for businesses of all sizes.
Kathy Ireland
Chair, CEO & Chief Designer, kiWW
Kathy Ireland is the Chair, CEO, and Chief Designer of kathy ireland Worldwide, a brand empire valued at $3.1 billion that spans fashion, home furnishings, health and wellness, and beyond. Named one of the most powerful women in business, Kathy brings an unwavering commitment to excellence and purpose-driven enterprise. As brand ambassador for Ireland Pay, she ensures the company upholds the same standards of quality, trust, and philanthropy that define her global portfolio. Her involvement reinforces Ireland Pay's dedication to giving back through every transaction processed.
Jake Markey
CEO
Jake Markey brings a rare combination of sales leadership, operations expertise, and software development to Ireland Pay. He runs the day-to-day operations while staying on the cutting edge of payment technology — evaluating new platforms, building integrations, and ensuring Ireland Pay's tech stack is always a step ahead of the industry. From cloud-based POS systems to dual pricing configurations and contactless payment rollouts, Jake is the one making sure the technology actually works in the field. He's equally comfortable closing deals, writing code, and onboarding key accounts — and he maintains direct lines of communication with merchants long after go-live.
What Sets Us Apart
Large processors treat merchants as line items on a spreadsheet. We do things differently.
Dedicated Account Managers
Every merchant gets a single point of contact who knows your business, answers the phone, and proactively reviews your account for savings opportunities.
Zero-Fee Processing
Our Dual Pricing Program eliminates credit card processing fees entirely — a legal, compliant way to keep more of what you earn.
No Long-Term Contracts
We earn your business every month. Our month-to-month agreements mean you stay because we deliver, not because you are locked in.
Community Impact
Through Swipe a Card, Change a Life, every transaction contributes to causes that matter — children's health, education, and family welfare.
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