Built by SME owners, for SME owners
They knew the challenges, so they built the financial infrastructure to change them.
Who We Are
Vellis was built in 2023 by SME owners from multiple countries and industries. They had one thing in common: years of bad service from banks that cost them time and money.
This is how Vellis started, and it's the reason we exist today.
We provide payment processing and business banking for SMEs operating in complex, regulated and underserved industries. As an authorized provider, we work with underlying acquiring and banking partners to deliver the right setup for each client - including, where appropriate, through referral arrangements. Whichever route fits your business, Vellis owns the relationship and manages the setup end to end.
From the first conversation to the day your account goes live, you work with Vellis.
Vellis Inc. is registered in Canada and authorized as a Money Services Business by FINTRAC, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada. The company's headquarters are in Mississauga, Ontario.
Why Vellis Exists
Generic providers were not built for your business. Vellis was.
THE PROBLEM
Complex businesses are declined, delayed, or deprioritized by providers built only for straight forward, low-risk operations.
It was never about legitimacy.
THE VELLIS FIT
An authorized provider giving complex businesses access to real payment infrastructure, sector knowledge, and direct account support.
It's about fit.
Sectors we understand
Our Mission and What We Believe
We want to empower the wellbeing of SMEs and the people who run them.
We do this by delivering financial and technical solutions through a digital platform. In doing so, we:
Save Businesses Time
Save Them Money
Allow Them to Grow
Free Them From Financial and Business Obstacles
We support them through a transparent, reliable and dedicated process.
How We Work With Our Clients
Vellis does not treat complexity as a generic risk label.
We understand what your business is all about.
We build a personalized setup that fits.
We assign a named point of contact.
This way our clients can keep operating without the unexplained reviews, account holds and infrastructure disruptions.
The Team Behind Vellis
Vellis is run by professionals with extensive experience in financial services, e-commerce, healthcare and technology.
Many have built and operated their own businesses, and several have launched products that exist in market today.
That perspective shapes how Vellis operates. Decisions are made by people who understand what is at stake when an SME's payment infrastructure fails.
Credentials and Recognition
Vellis operates within a regulated, certified and audited framework - verified by the institutions that set the standards for the industry.
Regulatory and security credentials
- PCI DSS-certified - verified security standards for payment processing.
- Listed on Visa's Global Registry - independently verified compliance recognised by acquiring banks worldwide.
- FINTRAC-authorised Money Services Business (Canada) - registration number M24204235.
- Vellis Inc. - registered in Canada under company number 1000610768, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Businesses operating directly on Vellis infrastructure.
Industries served, from regulated healthcare to high-risk verticals.
Global
Coverage across multiple jurisdictions and currencies.
Payment success rate across our client base.
Transactions processed every month.
Active integrations with acquiring banks and payment partners, with new ones added every month.
The Businesses We Support
Vellis works with SMEs across a wide range of industries where standard financial providers often fall short.
Sectors that have been underserved by providers that were never designed to support them properly.
What It Means to Work With Vellis
Vellis is regulated, certified, and accountable to the standards of the financial industry.
It is operated by people who understand the businesses they support - and delivered through a direct relationship, end to end.