First Data Debuts Two New Point of Sale Terminals

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Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:00am EST

Adds to the Expanding Line of First Data Proprietary Terminals


DENVER--(Business Wire)--
First Data, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing
services, announced today the introduction of two new point of sale (POS)
terminals, the FD300 and the FD200. Developed based on merchant feedback, these
devices offer unique capabilities that expand First Data`s proprietary terminal
line. The FD300 is designed for operations that have more than one business at
the same location, and the FD200 is an all-in-one device that supports multiple
payment types. 

The FD300 is ideal for professional businesses needing to keep track of sales
from separate businesses housed at the same location such as a dentist or doctor
office. Its multi-merchant capability allows the merchant to designate which
business the sale is applied to at the time of purchase with one terminal. 

Other features of the FD300 include a large, easy-to-use color touch screen
display; fast downloads via IP with dial-up as back up; terminal/printer
combination; future availability of built-in, full browser support; the ability
to accept virtually all payment types; five USB ports to support a full range of
peripherals; two RS232 serial ports and the option for Wi-Fi. 

The FD200 is an all-in-one solution that supports merchants that frequently
accept checks such as retailers and a multitude of other vertical industries. It
virtually eliminates the need to use several devices to process different forms
of payment. The FD200 offers multiple TeleCheck processing products including
electronic check acceptance, which converts paper checks to electronic
transactions at the POS. 

Other features of the FD 200 include a single, integrated space-saving device
with the ability to settle in the preferred payment type; enhanced check imaging
technology; dual-CPUs, one for checks and one for all other
services;dual-printers, inkjet to void checks and thermal to print receipts,
which saves money on ink and paper. 

"With the FD200 and FD300, we are able to further expand the features and
functionality of our proprietary terminal line," said Russell Bird, senior vice
president, First Data. "Still possessing many of the capabilities of the
flagship FD100, each of these devices really serve our merchants in unique ways;
the FD300 is perfect for operations that have multiple businesses at one
location, and the FD200 can process multiple payment types including checks, all
in one device." 

For additional information on First Data`s POS terminal line, please visit:
http://www.firstdata.com/product_solutions/terminals_and_supplies/posmobile/index.htm

About First Data

First Data is a global technology leader in information commerce. The company
processes transaction data of all kinds, harnesses the power of that data and
delivers innovations in secure infrastructure, intelligence and insight for its
customers. With operations in 37 countries, First Data serves more than 5.4
million merchant locations and more than 2,000 card issuers and their customers.
It powers the global economy by making it easy, fast and secure for people and
businesses around the world to buy goods and services using virtually any form
of payment. The company`s portfolio of services and solutions includes merchant
transaction processing services; credit, debit, private-label, gift, payroll and
other prepaid card offerings; fraud protection and authentication solutions;
electronic check acceptance services through TeleCheck; as well as Internet
commerce and mobile payment solutions. The company`s STAR Network offers
PIN-secured debit acceptance at 2.2 million ATM and retail locations. Through
First Data`s centers of excellence, such as security, analytics, customer
loyalty and mobile payments, it offers data-driven commerce solutions for
customers around the globe. For more information, visit www.firstdata.com. 





First Data
Cara Taylor, 303-967-6367
Cara.taylor@firstdata.com


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