About ProcessingScoop

ProcessingScoop is an independent resource helping businesses navigate the complex world of payment processing and business financing. Founded by Stefan Ciancio, an operator who has spent over a decade building, scaling, and advising online businesses across payments, ecommerce, and digital products.

Who's behind ProcessingScoop

Stefan Ciancio founded ProcessingScoop after watching merchants get quietly overcharged by processors and locked into predatory contracts. Learn more at stefanciancio.com or on the author profile.

Methodology

Every processor we cover is evaluated on pricing transparency, payout speed, support quality, industry fit, and real-world testing with live transactions, not marketing materials.