DECTA, a leading provider of technical payment solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the DECTA Fintech Fast Track—a program designed to fast-track the journey of innovative fintech companies entering the card issuing and payment acquiring industry.

Building a card acquiring or card issuing business involves regulatory approvals, infrastructure setup, and operational complexities. The DECTA Fintech Fast Track program is a fintech pilot-centered collaboration platform that offers hands-on guidance, expert support, and seamless technological infrastructure to help emerging acquirers and issuers go to market faster.

The program draws inspiration from global industry leaders like Visa's Fintech Fast Track (Visa Partner Fintech Program) and Mastercard’s Fintech Express & Fast Track (Mastercard Fintech Programs). These programs have successfully supported fintechs worldwide in launching their payment solutions efficiently. Now, DECTA aims to complement these efforts by providing specialized support tailored to fintechs navigating card acquiring and issuing challenges.

How DECTA Fintech Fast Track Works

Each quarter, one acquirer and one issuer will be selected to receive DECTA’s payment processing with no setup fee and exceptional discounted monthly pricing. The program offers:

• Lower Initial Costs – No setup fees and reduced monthly pricing for selected fintechs.
• Industry Expertise & Support – Access to payment specialists who have successfully navigated the industry’s complexities.
• Accelerated Growth – Seamless integrations, broad API access, and direct connections to Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay International to help fintechs scale efficiently.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the program, applicants must:

• Have an EMI, PI or similar license and be legally incorporated business in Europe, UK, APAC, MENA or LATAM regions
• Have applied or considered applying for Visa and/or Mastercard and/or UnionPay International membership for card issuing or acceptance
• Have applied or considered applying for Mastercard Fintech or Visa Fast Track programs
• Have a ready-to-execute business plan

How to Apply

Fintech companies looking to launch and scale their card issuing or acquiring business can apply via DECTA’s online application form: https://www.decta.com/company/fintech-fast-track

“We know firsthand the challenges fintechs face when launching a payment business. That’s why we’ve built the DECTA Fintech Fast Track—to help emerging players scale with confidence, leveraging our industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and global payment network partnerships.” said Nikita Melnikovs, Board Member at DECTA.