About us
Where modern payment programs are built
We've spent nearly two decades building a comprehensive payments platform with the scale, security, and reliability that ambitious enterprises depend on.
A proven partner for payment programs that deliver lasting impact
The payment experiences that redefined what modern customers expect — from Cash App to DoorDash to Klarna — were built on Marqeta. We bring that experience and commitment to customer success to every partnership.
Nearly two decades in the making
2009
Founded by Jason Gardner
A sushi dinner, a pile of Groupons and a question: why can't these live on a card?
2014
Launched open APIs
Launched open APIs and Just-in-Time Funding for real time control
2021
IPO on Nasdaq
Publicly traded since 2021 under the ticker symbol MQ
2026
$400B+ processed
In the last four quarters across 40+ certified markets
Company
Our executive team
Our board of directors
CATEGORY DEFINING WORK
The programs that changed payments were built here
That experience becomes part of every program we build together.
CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies
Fintech Magazine's Top 10 Embedded Finance Platforms
Nearly two decades of issuing experience
Build programs that last, with the right partner
The expertise, infrastructure, and the partnership to take your program from launch to lasting.