Jason Montoya

Jason Montoya is the Co-Founder, Board Member, and Appointed CEO of Payment Approved, a financial technology company based in Austin, Texas.2 He has been in this role since December 2014, leading the development of a first-of-its-kind money movement engine capable of processing over 10,000 transactions per second.2

In January 2020, Montoya oversaw the acquisition of Optima Compass LLC, a RegTech compliance company specializing in AML/BSA regulatory compliance.2 This acquisition added an internal, full-service compliance solution to Payment Approved's offerings.23

Under Montoya's leadership, Payment Approved has expanded its capabilities significantly:

1. The company can move funds to 30 million bank accounts in Mexico
2. It can push funds to 99% of all Visa cards in the USA and 96% in Mexico
3. Payment Approved has the ability to move money to over 40 countries
4. It provides compliance and payment solutions to over 45 global financial institutions worldwide2

Montoya has been instrumental in growing Payment Approved, focusing on developing strategic partnerships, building a global team of skilled professionals, and leading the company through various certifications and compliance processes.2 His vision is to create the most trusted, comprehensive money movement network for every country and individual in the world.1