First Data for Credit Card Payment Processing
First Data is a massive credit card processing company, with a client base of approximately 6 million customers across the globe. They were first established in 1969 and since then, have grown considerable amounts. With the size, reach, and resources available to this company, they have developed effective tools to help business owners manage their companies.
First Data caters to small and large business alike. With their many available tools and services, businesses can customize their contracts and packages with First Data to fit their specific needs. This type of customization works for many, but it’s important to remember that First Data is not a one-size-fits-all processing company – though they aim to be. Depending on a number of factors, your business could benefit or lose from working with First Data.
Working with merchant account experts at Verisave can help you to determine whether or not First Data is the best option for the lowest credit card processing. We look at your credit card processing volumes and other merchant account details to identify savings strategies that can be applied to your account.
Products & Services Offered
First Data offers a wide (and sometimes overwhelming) array of services on top of credit card payment processing. We will break down these services below. However, access to these services can be managed in two ways: signing up with First Data directly, or obtaining First Data services through an independent sales organization (ISO). Signing up with First Data directly, though not always the most cost-effective option for some business’, will give you more access to the majority of their features. If you were to sign up for First Data processing through an ISO, you may have limited First Data services to choose from. If there are specific First Data services you’re interested in receiving, see if your ISO is able to offer these services to you before signing contracts.
First Data offers the following credit card processing services:
- POS Systems
- Credit Card Terminals
- Merchant Accounts
- Payment Gateway
- Clover Check Acceptance
- TeleCheck Solutions
- Electronic Check Acceptance
- Internet Check Acceptance
- Connect Pay
- Payeezy Gateway
Credit/Debit/EBT Acceptance
FIRST DATA POS SYSTEMS – First Data has recently launched a new line of POS systems called “Clover”. They do offer more traditional POS systems but you have to call for details as they do not talk about them on their website.
Clover Mini
Clover Flex
