PITTSBURGH, PA — CardChamp, a Pittsburgh-based merchant services and payment processing provider, today announced that Unishippers has selected CardChamp as its preferred credit card processing partner.
Through this relationship, Unishippers franchise owners and their business customers will have access to CardChamp’s payment processing solutions, designed to help merchants accept payments more efficiently, evaluate processing costs, and access dependable support across in-person, online, mobile, and integrated payment environments.
The initiative has been led by Brian Lendin of Lendin Merchant Services, a CardChamp partner with deep experience in the Unishippers network. Lendin was publicly recognized as the first Unishippers national franchisee when Unishippers launched its national franchise model in 2012, and he has since continued building relationships across logistics, shipping, and business services. His background with Unishippers helped connect CardChamp’s merchant services capabilities with the needs of Unishippers franchise owners and the small and mid-sized businesses they support.
“Unishippers has built a strong reputation by helping small and mid-sized businesses access shipping solutions, service, and savings that are typically difficult to achieve on their own,” said Jimi Romanus, President of CardChamp. “CardChamp shares that same customer-first mindset in payments. We’re excited to support the Unishippers network with transparent credit card processing solutions, responsive service, and tools that can help business owners better manage how they accept payments.”
CardChamp’s solutions include credit and debit card processing, virtual terminals, hosted payment pages, mobile payment acceptance, point-of-sale solutions, ACH and eCheck capabilities, gift and loyalty card options, and integrations with select third-party platforms. The company also offers multiple pricing structures, including direct wholesale pricing and compliant surcharging programs, allowing businesses to evaluate the approach that best fits their operations.
For Unishippers franchise owners, the partnership creates an additional way to bring value to business customers beyond shipping and logistics. Many small and mid-sized businesses that rely on Unishippers for parcel, freight, and logistics support also need practical, cost-effective ways to accept and manage customer payments. CardChamp’s merchant services offering is designed to complement those existing relationships by helping businesses simplify payment acceptance, improve visibility, and access support from an experienced payments team.
“Brian has been instrumental in bringing this initiative forward,” Romanus added. “His long-standing knowledge of the Unishippers organization and his experience as a business owner make him a natural bridge between the logistics and payments worlds. We appreciate his leadership and partnership in helping make this opportunity possible.”
Lendin Merchant Services provides payment processing solutions with a focus on straightforward guidance, payment technology, and dedicated support. Through its partnership with CardChamp, Lendin Merchant Services helps businesses access modern tools for accepting payments, managing transactions, and supporting customers across multiple payment channels.
“Unishippers franchise owners are trusted advisors to the businesses they serve,” said Brian Lendin, founder of Lendin Merchant Services. “Many of those businesses are looking for the same things in payments that they look for in shipping: savings, reliability, technology, and a partner they can count on. CardChamp brings that combination to the table, and I’m excited to help introduce this solution to the Unishippers network.”
Businesses interested in learning more about CardChamp’s merchant services solutions for Unishippers can contact CardChamp or Lendin Merchant Services directly.
About CardChamp
CardChamp is a Pittsburgh-based merchant services and payment processing provider offering transparent pricing, compliant surcharging solutions, and payment acceptance tools for businesses across multiple industries. CardChamp helps merchants evaluate, manage, and improve their payment processing with a focus on clarity, support, and long-term customer relationships.
About Unishippers
Unishippers is a third-party logistics provider serving small and mid-sized businesses with parcel, freight, and shipping solutions. With a nationwide franchise network and access to leading carrier relationships, Unishippers helps businesses simplify logistics, manage shipping needs, and access service and savings typically associated with larger shippers.
