A Payments Partner Who Fights For You.
Knight Payments was founded on a simple belief: businesses deserve honesty, transparency, and someone truly fighting in their corner. After years in the industry, we saw far too many merchants overpaying, purposefully misled, or stuck in systems that didn’t serve them well — so we built a company that does things right.
Today, our team combines award-winning and personal, relationship-driven service with the industry’s leading payment technology to protect your profits and streamline the way you get paid. Whether you’re a small local shop or a multi-location operation, we’re here to guide, support, and advocate for your business every step of the way.
Your success is our mission — and we stand as your first line of defense in a crowded and often misleading industry.
Meet the Founder
Shawn Knight
Local Advocate. Merchant Defender.
Family Man. Adventure Seeker.
I started Knight Payments with one goal: to provide honest, transparent merchant services that local businesses can rely on — the kind I’d want for my own family. As a husband and father, I understand the importance of stability, trust, and integrity when building something that supports the people you love and the community you serve.
My years in the merchant services industry showed me how often business owners are overpaying, overlooked, or misled. That’s why I built Knight Payments around award-winning support, fair and transparent pricing, no scheduled rate increases, no early termination fees, and long-term relationships grounded in trust.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me with my family or community — surfing, hiking, off-roading, volunteering, or enjoying slow mornings with a cup of coffee and my family.
At the end of the day, Knight Payments isn’t just my business — it’s an extension of the values I live by. I’m grateful for every merchant who trusts us to protect theirs.
My greatest joy is being a husband to my best friend and a dad to three amazing boys. They’re the reason I work hard, stay driven, and remain committed to serving our clients with honesty and heart.
Join the team
At Knight Payments, we’re building a team rooted in honesty, integrity, and a genuine commitment to helping businesses thrive — and we’re always looking for great people who share those values. Whether you're an experienced agent ready to elevate your career or someone new to merchant services eager to learn, you’ll find a supportive environment designed to help you grow.
Our award-winning support staff empowers sales agents to build strong, sustainable portfolios, while referral partners can earn meaningful passive income simply by connecting us with businesses that need a trusted payments partner.
If our mission resonates with you and you're ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to talk. Reach out today, and a member of our team will connect with you about the opportunities waiting at Knight Payments.