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August 24, 2026
On the web
MoneyPass Group Becomes Independent ATM Services Company
ATM Marketplace
"MoneyPass Group recently began operating as an independent company, leaving a joint venture between Bridgeport Partners and Fiserv Inc. This company will offer ATM and cash management services. The group will combine the MoneyPass Network, ATM Management Services and Cash Intelligence businesses within the joint venture. It runs a network of 37,000 surcharge-free ATM locations, serving more than 160 million cardholders. BridgePort Partners will hold a 51% ownership stake in MoneyPass Group while Fiserv will hold a 49% stake."
August 17, 2026
On the wires
Thunes to Support Fiserv's Real-Time Global Payouts for Platforms
PR Newswire
"Thunes and Fiserv announced a strategic collaboration to transform how global platforms and marketplaces handle international payouts. Through the alliance, Thunes will support payouts for Fiserv's merchant ecosystem, enabling ecommerce platforms, marketplaces and other Fiserv clients to send money instantly around the world to pay employees, bills and suppliers. By leveraging Thunes' Direct Global Network, Fiserv clients will gain the ability to reach 12 billion bank accounts and mobile wallets in over 140 countries and 90 currencies."
August 5, 2026
On the web
Fiserv and Stuut Partner to Bring Agentic AI to Enterprise Receivables
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Stuut Technologies to help eligible enterprise finance teams modernize manual, fragmented B2B receivables processes where available. The collaboration brings together Fiserv’s Commerce Hub, Fiserv’s global payments platform, and SnapPay®, its order-to-cash solution, with Stuut’s AI-enabled automation capabilities to support collections, cash application, payments, disputes, and deductions, subject to applicable requirements and implementation timelines."
August 4, 2026
On the web
Fiserv and Mastercard Deepen Global Partnership to Help Merchants Innovate & Expand
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. and Mastercard announced a strategic global partnership to help eligible enterprise merchants simplify commerce through an expanded suite of integrated value-added services. The companies will integrate Mastercard Merchant Cloud into Fiserv Commerce Hub, bringing together their complementary strengths to give merchants a single connection to Mastercard’s advanced services across online, mobile and in-store channels."
June 5, 2026
On the web
Small Business Sales Edge Upward in May as Foot Traffic Continues to Slow, Fiserv Data Shows
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. has published the Fiserv Small Business Index for May 2026, indicating that U.S. small business sales growth in May was driven primarily by higher average ticket sizes amid persistent cost pressures, while consumer foot traffic continued to soften. Small business sales rose (+0.7%) year over year, driven by average tickets that climbed +3.1% compared with 2025. Transactions declined (-2.4%) year over year, marking the seventh consecutive month of declining foot traffic. Compared with April, sales were flat (+0.0%) and transactions declined slightly (-0.2%)."
May 13, 2026
On the web
Fiserv Expands Clover’s Restaurant Portfolio with New Fine Dining Solution, Clover Reserve Powered by Tabit
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced an exclusive Clover partnership with Tabit, a mobile-first, AI-driven restaurant POS and hospitality technology provider, to launch Clover Reserve powered by Tabit. It delivers advanced capabilities designed to manage the intricate requirements for fine-dining restaurants, including multi-course pacing, sophisticated floor management, and white-glove table service. The solution enables a true tableside experience, allowing staff to open, modify, split, tip, and close checks without disrupting service."
April 16, 2026
On the web
CPI and Fiserv Forge Major Alliance to Modernize Instant Issuance Experience for Financial Institutions
CPI Card Group
"CPI Card Group Inc. and Fiserv announced an alliance that brings advanced instant issuance capabilities to Fiserv’s bank and credit union customers through CPI’s market-leading software-as-service, Card@Once. CPI is advancing a unified payments issuance strategy, expanding its proprietary technology platform that combines digital and physical card offerings through technology integrations, allowing financial institutions to easily access solutions through their preferred core or payment processing providers."
April 7, 2026
On the web
Ahold Delhaize USA Makes Pay by Bank Available for Online Grocery Orders
Progressive Grocer
"Ahold Delhaize USA has grown its partnership with Fiserv Inc. to make Pay by Bank available on the grocer’s proprietary omnichannel platform, providing customers with a secure, streamlined digital payment option for online grocery orders directly from their bank accounts. The solution is currently available on the e-commerce websites and mobile apps of three Ahold Delhaize USA grocery brands: The Giant Co., Giant Food and Stop & Shop."
April 3, 2026
On the web
Small Business Sales Grew Steadily in March as Higher Ticket Sizes Offset Softer Foot Traffic, Fiserv Data Shows
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. has published the Fiserv Small Business Index for March 2026, indicating that U.S. small business sales continued to grow steadily in March, despite consumers being more selective in their spending. Higher average ticket sizes helped offset slower transaction volumes as small businesses closed out Q1 on solid footing."
March 16, 2026
Top Post
Visa and Fiserv Expand Partnership to Strengthen Payment Acceptance Across Europe
Visa
"Visa and Fiserv today announced an expansion of their long-standing partnership to deliver the Visa Acceptance Platform within Fiserv’s merchant acquiring and processing solutions across Europe. The collaboration introduces a unified, API driven acceptance layer designed to simplify integration for acquirers while helping merchants improve authorisation rates, reduce fraud and deliver seamless customer experiences. The expanded partnership builds on years of joint innovation across payments, acceptance and AI enabled services."
February 13, 2026
Top Post
Fiserv Introduces INDX, a Real-Time Cash Settlement Platform for Digital Asset Companies
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced the launch of INDX, a real-time cash settlement platform that helps digital asset companies securely store and transfer US dollars in real-time 24x7x365. INDX is redefining fiat operations for digital asset companies by distributing their funds across the Fiserv Deposit Network, an ecosystem of more than 1,100 insured US-based financial institutions. This keeps cash securely off-chain while delivering the real-time settlement speed and operating windows demanded by digital asset companies."
February 3, 2026
On the web
January Deep Freeze Impacts Small Business Foot Traffic, New Fiserv Data Shows
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. published the Fiserv Small Business Index for January 2026, indicating that seasonal shifts by consumers and harsh winter storms cooled small business sales to start the year. The seasonally adjusted Index declined 1 point to 143. Year-over-year sales grew (+0.7%), but month-over-month sales slipped (-0.5%). With winter storms impacting much of the country in late January, consumer foot traffic saw its sharpest year-over-year decline (-2.0%) since mid-2022; foot traffic also dropped (-0.8%) month over month."
January 29, 2026
On the web
Fiserv and Affirm Join Forces to Bring Flexible Payments to Debit
Affirm
"Fiserv, Inc. announced an exclusive collaboration with Affirm to bring pay-over-time capabilities to debit card programs for financial institutions. This collaboration empowers thousands of Fiserv U.S. bank and credit union clients to meet growing consumer demand for flexible payment options without needing to build new lending products."
January 21, 2026
On the web
Fiserv and Sumitomo Mitsui Introduce Clover Suite of Products, Enabling Digital Commerce for Millions of Merchants
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced a new strategic partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company, Limited (SMCC) to bring Fiserv’s Clover®suite of products to the country. This collaboration will bring an integrated payments and business management platform to millions of retail, food & beverage and professional service small businesses (SMBs) in Japan, driving digital transformation, improving operational efficiency, and accelerating adoption of cashless payments."
January 9, 2026
On the web
Fiserv Launches Unknown Shopper at NRF, Helping Merchants Better Understand In-Store Customers
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced the launch of Unknown Shopper from Fiserv, a new analytics capability designed to help merchants and their marketing partners better understand in-store customer behavior and build actionable customer segments from card-present transactions."
January 8, 2026
On the web
Fiserv Collaborates with Microsoft to Accelerate AI-Driven Innovation
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate innovation by further embedding AI into Fiserv development platforms and empowering its global workforce with AI. The collaboration will boost internal productivity at Fiserv and deliver AI-driven solutions that create greater value for Fiserv clients, including financial institutions, businesses, and consumers."
January 7, 2026
On the web
Clover Introduces Identity-Based Payments to Transform Everyday Transactions
Fiserv, Inc.
"Clover, the all-in-one commerce solution from Fiserv announced a collaboration with Wink, the multimodal biometric identity and payments platform. This first-of-its-kind collaboration integrates Wink’s award-winning face and palm payments technology with advanced identity and intelligence layers directly into the Clover platform. The integration marks a significant transition to identity-based payments with enhanced security and customer checkout experience."
January 5, 2026
On the web
Small Business Sales Edge Up as Consumers Spend More Per Transaction this December, Fiserv Reports
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. has published the Fiserv Small Business Index for December 2025, indicating small businesses closed out the holiday season with modest gains. Holiday demand boosts retail sales; spending on essentials outpaces discretionary spending; restaurant sales remain flat in December; states experience broad sales growth."
October 8, 2025
On the wires
Bank of North Dakota and Fiserv Partner to Launch "Roughrider Coin," North Dakota's First Stablecoin
Business Wire
"Fiserv, Inc. in partnership with the Bank of North Dakota, announced the Roughrider coin, North Dakota’s first stablecoin. Fully backed by U.S. dollars, the Roughrider coin will be the first U.S. state stablecoin to launch on the Fiserv digital asset platform."
September 29, 2025
On the web
Fiserv Launches Content Next to Accelerate AI-Driven Content Management and Workflow Optimization for Financial Institutions
Fiserv
"Fiserv, Inc. announced Content Next™ from Fiserv, a next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud based content management and workflow solution that raises the bar for digital transformation in banking by prioritizing agility, intelligence and the customer experience. Developed in partnership with OpenText, a global leader in secure information management for AI, the solution is purpose-built for operational efficiency, reporting insights, and user-centric design."
On the wires
Fiserv Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire StoneCastle Cash Management
Business Wire
"Fiserv, Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire StoneCastle Cash Management. StoneCastle enables its network of depository institutions, primarily community banks and credit unions, to easily access stable, cost-efficient deposit funding from thousands of businesses and enterprise customers holding cash balances."
September 8, 2025
On the web
Fiserv Continues European Growth by Closing Acquisition of AIB Merchant Services
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of the remaining 49.9% of AIB Merchant Services (AIBMS), the company’s longstanding joint venture with AIB Group. The acquisition supports Fiserv’s growth in the broader European market, including expanding growth opportunities for Clover, the world’s smartest point-of-sale system, across the region. AIBMS is one of Ireland’s largest payment solution providers and one of Europe’s largest e-commerce acquirers."
September 4, 2025
On the web
Fiserv Expands Clover Offerings for Hospitality with CardFree Acquisition
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced it has acquired CardFree, an all-in-one platform empowering merchants with customized order, pay, and loyalty solutions. This transaction enhances the capabilities of Clover® to support small businesses as they grow into larger, multi-location merchants with complex technical needs. CardFree’s platform will be fully integrated into both the Clover and Commerce Hub ecosystems, adding capabilities such as drive-through software, kiosk and sub-inventory enablement, and providing third-party software integration support in loyalty, delivery services, and property management."
August 6, 2025
On the web
Small Business Sales Tick Up in July, Driven by Higher Average Ticket Sizes
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. has published the Fiserv Small Business Index for July 2025, with the seasonally-adjusted Index rising 1 point to 149. Year-over-year sales (+3.6%) and transactions (+3.0%) remained strong, signaling the continued resilience of consumer spending. Average ticket sizes (+0.7%) also grew compared to 2024."
July 23, 2025
On the web
Fiserv Announces Strategic Relationship With TD
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced that it has signed a multi-year Strategic Managed Services program agreement with TD Bank Group, where TD Merchant Solutions will utilize Fiserv technology, including Clover, the world's smartest point-of-sale system, for its merchant business. This agreement deepens Fiserv’s relationships in Canada and creates new opportunities to scale Clover hardware and SaaS solutions."
July 21, 2025
On the wires
Clover Expands Support to Healthcare with Announcement of Clover PracticePay™ Powered by Rectangle Health, a Seamless, Modern Payment Solution for Providers
Business Wire
"Clover, the world's smartest point-of-sale system, under parent company Fiserv, announced Clover PracticePay™, an all-in-one payments platform designed specifically to support small and medium-sized healthcare providers. Developed in partnership with Rectangle Health, a leader in healthcare payment solutions, Clover PracticePay™ simplifies the way healthcare practices manage payments and enhance practice efficiencies, offering the digital tools that today’s providers and patients expect."
July 14, 2025
On the web
Clover Enhances All-in-One Platform With Homebase, Empowering Small Businesses With Integrated Workforce Management
Fiserv, Inc.
"Clover, under parent company Fiserv, announced system enhancements with integrated workforce management capabilities from Homebase, the all-in-one platform for small business team management. This collaboration reinforces Clover's commitment to empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with a comprehensive platform designed to seamlessly run their operations, including employee management, to drive better efficiency and growth."
July 8, 2025
On the web
Mastercard Expands Small Business Navigator With Penny Rental Offer for Clover
Mastercard
"Mastercard has expanded its U.S. Small Business Navigator platform with a new offer from Fiserv’s Clover, one of the country’s largest point-of-sale and business management systems. As part of this broader collaboration, the first 1,000 small businesses to apply and qualify under the offer terms before December 31 will receive a select Clover device for just one penny per month in hardware rental fees."
June 24, 2025
On the web
Mastercard Makes a Move Toward Stablecoins, in an Effort to Boost Mainstream Use
MarketWatch
"Mastercard Inc. said it’s working to weave Fiserv Inc.’s FIUSD stablecoin into a range of its payment products. It’s another traditional financial firm jockeying for a seat at the table as cryptocurrencies become more mainstream."
June 16, 2025
On the web
U.S. Bank and Fiserv Create Market-Leading, Integrated Agent Card Issuance
U.S. Bank
"U.S. Bank and Fiserv have entered into a partnership in which U.S. Bank’s industry-leading Elan Financial Services credit card program will be integrated into the Credit Choice solution from Fiserv, with plans to introduce significant new capabilities later this year."
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