First Data News

First Data to pay almost USD 40 mln to settle FTC charges

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linked2pay launches CustomerConnect to improve B2B invoice payments

linked2pay, CustomerConnect, B2B invoice payments, credit applications, invoicing, TSYS Multipass, transit, Heartland Portico, First Data, NAB Velocity, Authorize.net, Paya ACH, white label payment solution

Fiserv integrates Posnet to accept online payments in Argentina

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Fiserv completes acquisition of First Data

Fiserv, a global provider of financial services technology solutions, has announced that it has completed its acquisition of First Data.

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Facebook reveals new cryptocurrency Project Libra

A recent Wall Street Journal article has mentioned that Facebook is officially moving into the cryptocurrency sector with a new project.

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AIB forms joint venture with First Data to acquire Payzone

AIB Group (AIB) has formed a new joint venture with First Data, the Joint Venture, to acquire 95.9% of Payzone, an Ireland-based payments business.

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Mergers & Acquisitions in the payments industry: a quarterly roundup

The Paypers presents an overview of the most important mergers and acquisitions from the Q1 of 2019

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InstaReM partners with First Data for digital payments and card issuance

InstaReM, offering digital cross-border payment solutions, has partnered with First Data, a global provider of commerce-enabling technology and solutions.

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First Data unveils Authorization Optimization solution for merchants

First Data has unveiled Authorization Optimization, a digital commerce solution that optimises card-on-file transactions for merchants.

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First Data releases study on German consumers preferred payment methods

First Data has released its first nationally-representative study of more than 2,000 German consumers, examining consumers’ preferred payment methods.

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First Data to acquire Software Express

First Data has announced it will acquire Brazil-based solution provider Software Express, but the amount of the deal was not disclosed.

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First Data joins AIB in EUR 100 mln bid for Payzone

First Data has joined AIB in its bid for Payzone, which is currently valued at more than EUR 100 million, according to The Irish Times.

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