Central 1 is committed to maximizing value and growth opportunities for our 300 clients, including financial institutions, public sector agencies and utilities. We have been supporting credit unions since the 1940s, and in recent years our client base and capabilities have continued to expand, placing Central 1 in the prime position to support new clients, including telecommunications and insurance companies.
Today, we're the emerging backbone for powering direct banking and payments. Just ask our four million users of direct banking, or the clients that have capitalized on our flexible payment services solutions.
Our adaptable size and enterprising nature allows us to be relentless in our pursuit of new solutions so that we can continue to anticipate our clients' changing needs. That's why the payments and direct banking solutions we develop integrate smoothly and seamlessly into your day-to-day operations.
We stay a step ahead, so you can focus on managing your core business. Central 1 has emerged as a leader with plenty of achievements and market firsts, like cheque imaging and mobile banking. Our technical solutions are built to leading international and national standards, and are backed by people who care about your business as much as you do. In fact, Central 1 is the only organization to achieve ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System) status for direct banking solutions-online, mobile and phone banking-and payments processing.
Our expertise, accessibility and entrepreneurial nature have made Central 1 a trusted provider to credit unions and public sector agencies for payments processing and technology services. It is also the reason why progressive companies and government agencies are looking to Central 1 as the new alternative they never knew they had.
Central 1 is regulated under both British Columbia and federal statutes, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with an office in Mississauga, Ontario. Central 1 is financially strong and has an excellent credit rating.
| S&P | DBRS | |
| Short-term debt | A-1 (Mid) | R-1 (Middle) |
| Senior long-term debt | A+ | A (High) |
| Subordinated debt | A | A |
| Trend | Stable | Stable |
Central 1 Technology and Payment Services