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First Data Merchant Service is the global technology leader in information commerce. First Data processes transaction data of all kinds, harnesses the power of that data. The company provides its services to large financial institutions as well as the merchant around the corner.

First Data Merchant Service was founded in 1981. At the present time, First Data Corporation is a wholly owned affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR). The company has been publicly owned since 1992. First Data and KKR completed the merger in September 2007. Thus, First Data became a private-equity company and is no longer listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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First Data Merchant Service - First data is the worst company in the world!
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

First data company calls them selves credit card processors but they are just thieves.They keep on charging high fees,demanding $500 for early account closing fees.hm! they are Ame...

#317967
May 11, 2012
24

Anonymous
First Data Merchant Service - Do not select West Coast Merchants/First Data
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I would recommend that you do NOT select First Data and West Coast Merchant Services for your credit card processing. Service is not in their vocabulary. There was one representati...

#317180
May 08, 2012
36

Anonymous
First Data Merchant Service - First Data Merchant Card Frauds
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

Don't use First Data Merchant Account Services. They use deceptive practices designed to rip you off. I would highly recommend not signing with them. I had them since 2003 b...

#316504
May 04, 2012
60

Mad_user
First Data Merchant Service - Firsta Data Merchant overcharged a huge monthly fee after 3 weeks nothing is being done
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I have a low volume internet transactions for some software I sell on the the internet and use a gateway processor and to go thru the loop with First Data Merchant services I usu...

#314232
Apr 23, 2012
95

Anonymous
First Data Merchant Service - First Data Refuses to Comply with Client request for credit
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

Paid in advance for hotel that uses First Data to process credit card charges. When trip was cancelled, hotel requested in writing that First Data refund amount prepaid to our cred...

#313361
Apr 19, 2012
96

Anonymous
First Data Merchant Service - Firt Data Merchant Services are lying thieves
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I had to close by business because of serious health problems. I was told by a Customer Service agent (after many, many phone calls) that if I gave them a Dr's note, they would wa...

#311205
Apr 10, 2012
196

Thecarou...
First Data Merchant Service - Falsified information so lease would be accepted. More charges then explained.
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I gave Aaron Steele the information of my company over the phone. I was given the rates and told I would my deposits within 24-48 hrs. Not so. I then received my bill for the fir...

#310757
Apr 08, 2012
199

Anonymous
First Data Merchant Service - First Data WILL HELP
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I had a problem which was not being handled by the person assigned to my account. I went to their corporate office and the issue which seemed hopeless and damaging to my business ...

#310739
Apr 08, 2012
209

Anonymous
First Data Merchant Service - FIRST DATA GLOBAL
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

Http://www.classadvocate.com/#defendant-search-1there is a law firm that is pursuing a class action against first data global and its parent...you can provide them with...

#308587
Mar 29, 2012
258

Anonymous
First Data Merchant Service - First Data is not the cheapest credit card processing AT ALL!!!
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I have been trying to get our credit card processing taken care of, we recently (Oct 2011) switched to First Data in an effort to cut some costs with our processing fees. They assu...

#300566
Feb 27, 2012
506

Salonowner
First Data Merchant Service - First Data Global Leasing is horrible
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

If you ever get an opportunity to use FDGL, please do yourself a favor and do not use them. I am the sole owner of a business and cancelled my processing with them to move to anot...

#299845
Feb 24, 2012
511

Firstdata
First Data Merchant Service - Early Termination Of Merchant Account
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

First Data closed our Merchant account without even us giving us Valid reason for that , Now when we did go to other Merchant Account Provider Elavon they did Approve the Merchant ...

#299248
Feb 22, 2012
445

Rm792
First Data Merchant Service - Owner of a Business
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

They charge you fees that are not listed in the contract and when you question it, they run you around different departments where they give you contradicting information. ...

#299013
Feb 21, 2012
409

Anonymous
First Data Merchant Service - Sue First Data out of business!!
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

Can we find a lawyer who will work under Florida jurisdiction and who will work on a pro bona rate?? I have been taken by them too and we need to stick up for our rights!!! Unfortu...

#296458
Feb 12, 2012
393

Jagorb
First Data Merchant Service - First Data-Florida
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I too was duped by the company First DAta. I was introduced to them by AXXESSPAYMENTS who sold me on the fact they were lower than Moneris. I am in Canada and AXXESSPAYMENTS are in...

#296439
Feb 12, 2012
357

Anonymous
First Data Merchant Service - Claims EARLY TERMINATION
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

We've had this same credit card machine since 2003. The original contract was for 3 years. In 2010 we cancelled our contract with First Data Merchant Services, WIS. Now they ar...

#293365
Jan 31, 2012
590

Elie10
First Data Merchant Service - First Data Global Leasing
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

Hi, I have an issue with First Data, in the process of trying to get it rectified. My Issue is with First Data Global Leasing. Basically i now hav...

#288610
Jan 12, 2012
812

Anonymous
First Data Merchant Service - First Data
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I signed up with First Data and I received a letter charging me $30.20 for taxes they claim are the average taxes my state (Ohio) charged them (property/use/CAT taxes). They claim...

#288164
Jan 11, 2012
410

Woliveira
First Data Merchant Service - First Data ecommerce/USA BANKCARD
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I cancelled my account in Nov/07/11. I was charged the whole monthly charge in Dec/03/11 plus 35.00 fee because this charge overdrawn my bank account. After arguing with some care...

#287592
Jan 09, 2012
445

NickR
First Data Merchant Service - First Merchant Data Services
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

Hi, I own my own business now for over 8 months. Over the 6 of the months ive signed up With Platium Choice Bancard credit cardc company to get a Credit Card terminal and se...

#287336
Jan 08, 2012
510

Meredius
First Data Merchant Service - Worst Experience ever!!!!
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

There really should be a law against what these people do to their customers. Its highway robbery of the highest order. Had a business 3 years ago that I closed down due to the eco...

#286960
Jan 06, 2012
706

Tinasalad
First Data Merchant Service - First-data-merchant-service failed to cancel
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I remember cancelling my account w 1st Data in June 2008. They have continued to withdraw funds for 3.5 I have not utilized services & refuse to reimburse funds. I KNOW I cancelled...

#282031
Dec 16, 2011
589

Joestock26
First Data Merchant Service - BEWARE OF FIRST DATA!!!!!!!!!!
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I used First Data's services with processing my Credit card payments at my restaurant. When I found they were charging me incorrectly I contacted my sales rep and he said he w...

#281691
Dec 15, 2011
616

Anonymous
First Data Merchant Service - Continues to rip us off!
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

This is a FOLLOW UP to a REVIEW I DID ON NOV10th 2011 for Merchant Processing Services, First DATA Merhcant, First Data Global Leasing, and THEY TRY AND THROW ALL THE blame on Sams...

#281510
Dec 14, 2011
507

Warrenwi...
First Data Merchant Service - First Data Global Leasing Fraud
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

These guys are crooks. I had a restaurant and used their card machine. I was only open 6 weeks and had a fire. While closed for repairs I sold it. The new owners were to assume...

#281068
Dec 12, 2011
579

CliffordT
First Data Merchant Service - First Data charges $75 account closure fee
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

We've used First Data to process credit card transactions since 2006. The account was setup for a prospective business that we created on the internet, but the business has no...

#280508
Dec 10, 2011
606

Pharmaci...
First Data Merchant Service - Early Termination Fee $500
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I've used First Data for about 1 year now and their fees I felt were reasonable. Other companies tried to come and match their rates, etc but they all seemed flustered when I s...

#276980
Nov 23, 2011
732

Twilliam...
First Data Merchant Service - Best Thieves/Sharks in the WORLD! I am Pissed
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

I just opened a small business and was shopping around for Merchant accounts with good deals. I spoke to a narsicist named Mark and this is what happened.."Hello, Hi my name ...

#276365
Nov 21, 2011
732

Alpoll101
First Data Merchant Service - First data, Fraud I never okayed application for merchant services. They wanted a $299 fee upfront
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

First Data scammed me, I applied for a merchant account and when thay asked me for a $299 application fee I said I would get to them. I then applied with another merchant service c...

#275124
Nov 15, 2011
531

Florida ...
First Data Merchant Service - Global data leasing
5.0 5565 Glenridge Connector NE, Suite 2000 AtlantaGA30342 1 877-848-8970, 1 800-TeleCheck http://www.firstdata.com/en_us/contact

Business persons BEWARE....this company WILL RIPP you off! They have been doing this for years!! They first have you talk to Merchant Data Services, then THEIR FIRST DATA Global Le...

#274087
Nov 10, 2011
656
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