Fiserv is a leading global provider of payments and financial services. It provides a wide range of services, including electronic payment processing for electronic bill payments; account-to-account transfers; debit and credit card processing and services; internet and mobile banking systems; card and print personalization services; loan origination and servicing products; as well as fraud and risk management services. Launched in 1984, the company offers its services to over 10,000 financial institution clients in over 100 countries. The company mostly offers its services to banks, credit unions, securities broker-dealers, merchants, and leasing and finance companies.
In January 2019, Fiserv announced the acquisition of global merchant acquirer and processor First Data for $22 billion. The transaction was completed in July 2019, helping Fiserv position itself as a leader in merchant acquiring and payment offerings globally. In January 2021, Fiserv acquired Ondot Systems, a US-based provider of card management, payment monitoring, and customer engagement solutions.
The company continues to launch new solutions catering to the needs of its merchants. In June 2023, the company launched Clover Kitchen Display System for restaurants, which allows them to streamline order management while syncing their kitchen and front-of-house operations. In March 2025, it acquired CCV, a payment solutions provider operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, to support broader deployment of the Clover platform across Europe. In April 2025, it acquired Pinch Payments, a payment facilitator and platform provider operating in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition supports expansion of Clover and PayFac services across the Asia‑Pacific region. In June 2025, Fiserv launched FIUSD, a new stablecoin and digital-asset service for financial institutions.
In January 2019, Fiserv announced the acquisition of global merchant acquirer and processor First Data for $22 billion. The transaction was completed in July 2019, helping Fiserv position itself as a leader in merchant acquiring and payment offerings globally. In January 2021, Fiserv acquired Ondot Systems, a US-based provider of card management, payment monitoring, and customer engagement solutions.
The company continues to launch new solutions catering to the needs of its merchants. In June 2023, the company launched Clover Kitchen Display System for restaurants, which allows them to streamline order management while syncing their kitchen and front-of-house operations. In March 2025, it acquired CCV, a payment solutions provider operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, to support broader deployment of the Clover platform across Europe. In April 2025, it acquired Pinch Payments, a payment facilitator and platform provider operating in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition supports expansion of Clover and PayFac services across the Asia‑Pacific region. In June 2025, Fiserv launched FIUSD, a new stablecoin and digital-asset service for financial institutions.
The report provides information and insights into Fiserv including:
- Detailed insight into its business
- Comprehensive coverage of its products and services
- Comparative assessment with key alternative payment solutions
- The company's important events and milestones
Key Highlights
- In July 1984, First Data Processing and Sunshine State Systems merged to form Fiserv.
- In January 2020, Fiserv partnered with oil and gas company ExxonMobil, enabling customers with Alexa-enabled mobility devices and vehicles to pay for gas at 11,500 Exxon and Mobil stations in the US via Alexa using Fiserv’s digital commerce technology.
- In June 2021, Fiserv announced the launch of a joint venture in collaboration with Deutsche Bank to offer merchant acquiring and banking solutions in Germany.
- In April 2022, Fiserv acquired cloud-based banking solutions provider Finxact.
- In June 2025, Introduced FIUSD, a new stablecoin and digital-asset service for financial institutions. FIUSD will be added to Fiserv’s existing banking and payments infrastructure, built on Solana, and use infrastructure from Paxos and Circle.
Scope
- Learn about company's business proposition, and important achievements regarding product launches, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.
- Examine the company’s operational and financial performance, revenue model and benchmark it against its competitors.
- Detailed insight into company's current products and services mix.
Reasons to Buy
- Gain insights into Fiserv business operations and key events.
- Gain insights into its product portfolio, performance highlights and revenue model.
- Assess the competitive dynamics in the alternative payments industry by comparing its performance against competitors.
Table of Contents
1. Overview2. Benchmarking
3. Performance Highlights
4. Revenue Model
4. Products and Services
5. Fiserv Significant Events
6. First Data Significant Events
7. SWOT Analysis
8. Solutions for the Travel, Hotel, and Hospitality Sector
9. Case Study: CareSource
10. Case Study: BBQ Eiland
11. Supporting Clients
12. Supplementary Information
13. Appendix
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Global Payments
- FIS
- Fiserv