Agents and Independent Sales Organizations

First Data Independent Sales boasts more than 500 independently owned and operated agent sales offices and 2,700 sales representatives located throughout the United States. This powerful sales channel is experienced in providing multiple electronic payment solutions to help merchants of all sizes increase their customer base and maximize their profit potential.

We offer our independent agents and sales organizations the flexibility to build and grow your business. You get the opportunity to participate in a proven, multi-pronged operation with unlimited profit potential. We provide marketing tools, resources and support to sell First Data products and services within your market.

Becoming a First Data Independent Sales agent or independent sales organization enables you to:

• Choose from a variety of competitive revenue sharing programs for the right compensation model
• Depend on excellent customer service
• Address the needs of nearly every industry, thanks to our comprehensive array of merchant transaction processing solutions
• Offer one of the highest merchant approval rates in the industry with most applications approved within two business days
• Benefit from First Data’s reputation in world-class payment capabilities

Potential benefits:

• Potentially generate more revenue with a generous multi-option compensation structure including bonus incentives, and discretionary residual and retirement buyout arrangements
• Help increase your customer satisfaction with our customer service department that supports merchants 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Help close sales easier with our excellent approval rate — one of the highest in the industry — for merchant applications
• Help to accelerate sign-ups for both retail and internet merchant accounts with our Online Applications
• Help to expand your ability to serve nearly every industry and process transactions for small to medium-size merchants
• Offer a greater breadth of products and services
• Help to improve your marketing by leveraging our marketing tools, resources and support
• Help to build your network with our partner lead referral programs
• Help access timely resources for day-to-day management online, and enjoy our strong regional support system