READY CREDIT CORPORATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Industry Veteran to Lead RCC’s Next Phase of Growth; Brian Hedberg Transitions to Board Role After Nearly Two Decades of Leadership
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN — July 15, 2026 — Ready Credit Corporation (RCC), the leader in cash-to-card payment solutions, today announced the appointment of Brandon Thompson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Thompson succeeds Brian Hedberg, who has led RCC as Chief Executive Officer since 2020 and will remain a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Thompson brings more than 20 years of fintech and payments leadership to the role. He most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at Coinstar, leading enterprise product strategy and commercial operations, and previously held senior leadership roles at Green Dot, EML, and Netspend – where he expanded retail distribution to more than 90,000 locations. The Board selected Mr. Thompson following a deliberate succession process, citing his track record scaling distribution and commercial operations at scale as directly relevant to RCC’s next phase: deepening its position across existing verticals while building on the Company’s recent expansion into new markets.
“The Board conducted a rigorous search, and Brandon’s experience in the payments ecosystem scaling distribution and commercial operations — most recently at Coinstar and over a decade at Netspend — makes him the right leader to build on RCC’s momentum,” said Matt Feldman, Chairman of RCC’s Board of Directors. “We’re equally grateful for Brian’s leadership over nearly two decades, during which he built RCC into the category leader it is today, and we’re glad to have his continued counsel as a board member.”
Under Mr. Hedberg’s leadership, RCC evolved into the recognized category leader in cash-to-card payment technology – navigating strategic acquisitions that expanded its platform and market reach, and led the Company through its acquisition by Clarion Capital Partners, positioning RCC for its next phase of growth. Most recently, Mr. Hedberg spearheaded the Company’s expansion into the gaming industry, opening a significant new vertical for RCC’s cash-to-card technology and reinforcing the Company’s reputation for innovation in emerging markets.
“Leading Ready Credit through nearly two decades of change has been the privilege of my career,” said Brian Hedberg, outgoing CEO of Ready Credit Corporation. “I’m proud of the team and culture we’ve built, and confident Brandon has the right combination of market knowledge, operational depth, and innovative thinking to carry that forward. I look forward to supporting the Company’s next chapter as a member of the Board.”
“RCC has built a rare combination of assets – a patented platform, a loyal and growing partner network, and a clear purpose that resonates with partners and customers alike,” said Brandon Thompson, incoming CEO of Ready Credit Corporation. “My focus starting day one is on: new markets, new capabilities, and deeper value for every partner and customer we serve, building on the foundation Brian and this team have created.”
RCC’s patented ReadySTATION® self-service kiosks instantly and anonymously convert cash to a network-branded prepaid card accepted everywhere, enabling cashless operations across airlines, airports, sports and entertainment venues, transit authorities, and other major industries. The Company’s platform is deployed across the largest domestic and international airlines and airports throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as major and minor league sports and entertainment venues, transit authorities, amusement parks, hospitals, museums, specialty attractions, and – most recently – the gaming industry.
About Ready Credit Corporation
Ready Credit Corporation (RCC) is a fintech company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, recognized since 2005 for providing innovative, cash-to-card prepaid and mobile payment solutions for businesses transitioning to cashless operations. By partnering with RCC, businesses continue to serve cash-reliant customers through RCC’s patented ReadySTATION® self-service kiosks, which instantly and anonymously convert cash to a network-branded prepaid card accepted for payment everywhere. For more information, visit www.readycreditcorp.com.
