SONA, a North American payments company, has formed a strategic alliance with Vancity, one of Canada’s largest credit unions. This collaboration aims to provide enhanced merchant services to small and medium-sized businesses, aligning on principles of innovation, transparency, and community impact within the financial services sector.
This alliance seeks to deliver a seamless and community-focused merchant services experience for Vancity members. SONA, founded in 2016 by Ryan O’Leary, emphasizes a local insight combined with national capabilities, offering transparent and competitive pricing structures. The company provides flexible payment solutions tailored to diverse business needs, ranging from retail to professional services, supported by its technology platform and a consultative approach.
Ryan O’Leary stated, “When I founded SONA in 2016, it was with a vision shaped by years of working alongside Canadian credit unions—organizations rooted in community, transparency, and service. Our new collaboration with Vancity reflects a powerful alignment of these values. Together, we’re committed to delivering a seamless, trustworthy, and community-focused merchant services experience for small and medium-sized businesses.”
SONA, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, was acquired by Nashville, Tennessee-based Celero Commerce in 2024. Through this acquisition, SONA leverages the technology, strategic partnerships, and business intelligence of Celero Commerce, which operates as one of North America’s largest non-bank payments processors.
