Ally sells credit card business to CardWorks in $2.3 billion deal

Ally Financial and Cardworks announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for CardWorks, and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Merrick Bank, to acquire Ally’s credit card business, including a portfolio of $2.3 billion in credit card receivables with 1.3 million active cardholders as of Dec. 31, 2024.

The transaction is expected to close in 2025, subject to the completion of customary closing conditions.

“Ally’s decision to sell its credit card business is part of our broader strategy to pursue a more focused approach, enabling us to simplify and streamline our structure, prioritize our core businesses, and drive improved returns. We are proud of the results the business generated over the last three years and pleased with the terms of the agreement and the opportunity for this business to continue growing with CardWorks. As we embark on the next chapter at Ally, we remain relentlessly focused on doing right by our customers, communities, employees and shareholders.” – Ally CEO Michael Rhodes.

“This portfolio and platform acquisition is an exciting step in the expansion of our near-prime credit card business, and a natural fit for us. As servicing partner to the platform since inception, we have always admired this talented team and are thrilled to add them to the CardWorks and Merrick Bank family.” – CardWorks CEO Dan Pillemer.