First Data

First Data, now part of Fiserv, is a company that provides payment processing services for businesses. It helps merchants accept credit and debit card payments securely and efficiently, whether in stores, online, or via mobile devices. The company also offers solutions for managing transactions, point-of-sale systems, fraud prevention, and data analytics. Essentially, First Data acts as a bridge between consumers' payment methods and merchants’ banks, ensuring transactions are smooth, safe, and quick, enabling businesses of all sizes to handle electronic payments with confidence.