First Data - Making Global Commerce Happen

About Us

At First Data Corporation (NYSE:FDC), we make buying and selling easier. It is that simple. Many of you do business with First Data everyday, although you may not realize it. Whether you’re writing a check at the gas station, using your ATM/debit card to pay for groceries, buying a book online, getting cash out of an ATM, paying for dinner with your credit card or using a gift card to purchase something special, chances are your transaction is moved quickly and securely by First Data.

Clients experience real business value from First Data's global reach, unmatched scope of solutions and strong focus on service excellence. Whether it's credit, debit, checks or electronic payments, we partner with businesses, governments, and financial institutions to deliver competitiveness, efficiency and peace of mind.

From point-of-sale to point-of-settlement, virtually every type of electronic payment transaction worldwide is enabled by First Data. We manage your business risk by securing and verifying payments accurately, reliably, and quickly.

Around the world and around the corner, First Data powers purchasing. Credit card, check or electronic payments are secured and processed by our global infrastructure to minimize your risk and satisfy your customers.

Special Offer
• Refer a business or merchant to me and when the account goes active, you will receive an American Express $25 gift card!

What do we do?
• We facilitate merchants’ ability to accept credit, debit, checks, and gift cards.
• We provide point-of-sale (POS) terminals, including mobile/ wireless terminals to make transactions happen.
• We process credit and debit cards for financial institutions and other issuers of cards.
• We operate the STAR® Network, a coast-to-coast debit/ATM network and an expert in secure, real-time electronic transactions.
• We secure consumer transactions at the point-of-sale - at a location, over the Internet or at an ATM.
• We verify and guarantee checks presented to merchants for payment will be collectible.

3 Business Units
First Data makes buying easier, selling easier and life easier for people and businesses around the world through its various types of payment products. We serve approximately 4.6 million merchant locations and 1,900 card issuers with credit, debit, transaction processing, check guarantee and verification solutions provided by our three Business Units - First Data Commercial Services, First Data Financial Institution Services and First Data International.
Expand your sales opportunities, provide fast, reliable and secure transactions, and benefit from First Data Credit Card Acceptance, like over 4.6 million merchants.
First Data Commercial Services
Provides merchants, financial institutions and Independent Sales Organizations in the United States with fraud protection, check guarantee and verification, e-commerce solutions, and point-of-sale terminals. Learn more
First Data Financial Institution Services
Enables card-issuing customers in the United States to further grow their businesses through optimized customer communication, loyalty programs and flexible technology, and to minimize risk. Learn more
First Data International
Serves a diverse range of markets, leveraging global scale through a local presence and maintaining focus on individual client needs for financial institutions and merchants around the world. Learn more

Your Business
First Data understands your industry and tailors payment solutions to meet your needs. Partner with us and tap into 30-plus years of helping businesses move money quickly and securely worldwide.

Grocery Stores & Pharmacies Keep checkout lanes moving and increase the loyalty of shoppers from supermarkets to drug stores to fruit stands.	Gas Stations & Convenience Stores Improve your level of service and offer more convenient choices for the payment needs of your customers.	Restaurants Give diners more ways to pay the bill at sit-down and quick service restaurants.
Retailers Expand payment options, build customer loyalty, and offer branded payment solutions for national/regional operations and local stores.	Financial Institutions Expand your consumer payment options, enhance merchant services and prevent fraud.	Travel & Entertainment Ensure a relaxing trip and give customers the choice of payment type and currency.
e-Business Make every online transaction safe and secure with just one click.	Automotive Authorize and hold more checks to increase automotive sales.	Professional Trades Process credit, debit and check payments in the field and at a client location quickly and securely.
Government Agencies Streamline the collection and disbursement of revenue for public-sector agencies.	Healthcare Automate transactions, secure patient data, and streamline operations to provide more time for patient-care.	Utilities Offer your customers more payment choices and power more savings for your business.

Product Solutions and Payment Services
For decades, First Data has helped merchants and financial institutions process transactions, improve cash flow, and better manage risk with our product solutions.

Payment Solutions Choose from a full range of payment solutions that complement your business model and offer your customers the choices they prefer.	Card Issuing Solutions Customize credit cards for your customers and label with your brand, or issue Signature and PIN-Secured debit cards.	Prepaid & Payroll Solutions Generate new revenue with gift cards for customers and reduce costs with payroll cards for employees.
Loyalty Solutions Build loyalty programs designed to gather better business intelligence and increase revenues.	Terminals & Supplies Make the most of your terminal investment and procure the needed supplies to run them easily and affordably.	ATM Solutions Control costs and increase revenue with our comprehensive collection of ATM services.
PC & Internet Solutions Customize and build e-commerce solutions that suit your business and leverage past technology investments.	Government Solutions Streamline the collection and disbursement of public-sector agencies revenues.	Customer Service Solutions Increase customer satisfaction with call center and correspondence support to streamline operations and minimize costs.
Fraud/Risk Management Solutions Reduce the cost of fraud, manage your risk, and grow your business with fraud protection and prevention services.	Check Electronification Solutions Process checks more efficiently or convert checks to an electronic payment.	Bill Payment Solutions Help improve cash flow and your customer experience with high-speed remittance processing or electronic bill pay.