First Data

• Tracking Debit Card Interchange Still Confusing for Some

  By David Morrison  |  April 17, 2013

  Just when it might become more important than ever to be able to track the interchange that debit transactions generate for credit unions, many, if not most, may have not begun to uncover their debit programs’ bottom lines.

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  Better Serving the Un- and Underbanked Markets

  By Bryan Kratz  |  April 4, 2013

  In this Opinion piece, a First Data executive looks at how un- and underbanked consumers "can provide a unique opportunity for credit unions to grow their member base."

• First Data November Analysis Points to Stronger Holiday Shopping

  By David Morrison  |  December 11, 2012

  Card issuing credit unions are probably looking at a better than average month for credit and debit card interchange.

• TMG Also Finds Consumer Spending Up on Black Friday

  By David Morrison  |  December 5, 2012

  TMG's analysis echoes similar findings from card processing rivals First Data and CO-OP Financial Services.

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  The Millenial Power of Prepaid

  By Konrad Christensen  |  December 4, 2012

  Between the ages of 13 and 19, teens begin to make more of their own decisions. Unfortunately, credit unions aren’t always on the winning side of teen independence.

• Consumer Spending Increased Significantly on Black Friday 2012

  By David Morrison  |  November 28, 2012

  Earlier store openings and a search for bargains drove retail sales volume up 5.6% from last year, First Data said.

• TMG Adds Merchant-Funded Rewards

  By David Morrison  |  September 10, 2012

  Merchants fund points in exchange for market exposure.

• CO-OP in Deal With First Data for POS Access

  By David Morrison  |  August 20, 2012

  Credit unions that participate in CO-OP Financial Services network will soon have access to more than two million point of sale terminals nationwide after the payments CUSO announced a deal with transaction processor First Data.

• People 9-22-12

  August 20, 2012

• CO-OP Deal With STAR Opens 2 Million Points-of-Sale

  By David Morrison  |  August 15, 2012

  Credit union members whose debit cards carry the CO-OP Network logo will soon be able to use their cards at STAR Network POS.