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.

What do we do?

• We facilitate merchants’ ability to accept credit, debit and loyalty cards.
• We provide point-of-sale (POS) devices 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.