PHOENIX – Desert Schools FCU yesterday said it has contracted with First Data Corp. to provide merchant payment processing. The deal will allow the $3 billion credit union to offer expanded services to its business members, including credit, debit, check and gift card programs.
The agreement also expands Desert Schools’ merchant support network by adding dedicated First Data sales executives throughout Arizona.
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