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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."
June 6, 2025
On the web
Fiserv to Acquire AIB Merchant Services
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire the remaining 49.9% of AIB Merchant Services (AIBMS), its joint venture with AIB Group, in a transaction focused on driving continued growth in Ireland and the broader European market. Founded in 2007, AIBMS is one of Ireland’s largest payment solution providers and one of Europe’s largest e-commerce acquirers."
June 3, 2025
On the web
Small Business Sales Growth Inches Higher in May Despite Lingering Uncertainty
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. has published the Fiserv Small Business Index for May 2025, with the seasonally-adjusted Index remaining flat at 151. Despite shifting spending patterns as consumers navigate near-term economic uncertainty, small businesses maintained solid year-over-year sales growth of (+3.3%) and total transactions rose (+3.8%)."
May 20, 2025
On the web
Clover Expands Commitment to the Restaurant Industry with the Launch of Clover Hospitality by BentoBox
Fiserv, Inc.
"Clover, under parent company, Fiserv, announced the launch of Clover Hospitality by BentoBox with a bold commitment to the industry and new tagline, There’s a Clover for Every Restaurant. Clover Hospitality is a customized point-of-sale system specifically engineered to meet the needs of upper market restaurants, blending advanced technology with exceptional hospitality."
May 5, 2025
On the web
April Small Business Sales Improved from March, Though Consumers Continue to Trim Discretionary Spending
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. has published the Fiserv Small Business Index for April 2025, with the seasonally-adjusted Index at 151, a one point increase from March. As National Small Business Week begins in the U.S., consumers are making notable shifts in purchasing behavior – spending more on the essentials, trimming back discretionary purchases, and spending less when they choose to dine out."
April 23, 2025
On the web
Fiserv Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Brazilian Fintech Money Money
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brazilian fintech Money Money Servicos Financeiros S.A. This transaction expands Fiserv’s services in Brazil, enabling small and medium-sized businesses to access capital that can be invested in the growth and maturation of their businesses."
April 15, 2025
On the web
Klarna Scales In-Store Offering With Clover, Expanding to Stores, Salons and Service Providers
Fiserv, Inc.
"Klarna has signed an agreement with Clover, the world’s smartest point-of-sale system, to auto-enable Klarna’s flexible payment options into shops and service businesses across the United States, with initial plans to enable over 100,000 merchant locations. With this strategic partnership, shoppers will be able to choose Klarna for payments on Clover devices for in-store purchases."
April 8, 2025
On the web
Fiserv Acquires Pinch Payments, Enhancing Payment Service Offerings for Business Partners Across the Asia-Pacific Region
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced it acquired Pinch Payments, a payment facilitator (PayFac), known for leading PayFac enablement and its management platform “Glassbox”. Founded in 2017 and serving approximately 2,000 merchants throughout Australia and New Zealand, Pinch offers comprehensive tools to facilitate payments more efficiently at scale. This acquisition provides Fiserv with a payment orchestration platform that supports flexible service options and speed to market for PayFacs, ISVs, BPSPs, ISOs and Enterprises."
March 31, 2025
On the web
Fiserv Launches Clover, the World’s Smartest Point-of-Sale System, in Australia
Business Wire
"Fiserv, Inc. announced the launch of Clover in Australia. As the world’s smartest point-of-sale system and software platform, Clover will power the country’s small-to-medium businesses, by offering an all-in-one solution that streamlines operations, enhances efficiency and helps business grow. With the addition of Australia, Clover is present in 11 countries, powering 3.5 million point-of-sale devices across the globe."
March 24, 2025
On the wires
Fiserv Small Business Index™ for April 2024: Sales at Retail and Service Businesses Grow, Discretionary Spend Slows
Business Wire
"Fiserv, Inc. published the Fiserv Small Business Index™ for April 2024. The Fiserv Small Business Index is an indicator of the performance of small businesses in the United States at national, state, and industry levels."
March 19, 2025
On the web
Fiserv Acquires CCV
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced that it has acquired CCV, a payment solutions provider in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, demonstrating continued focus on driving growth in the European market. The acquisition enables Fiserv to accelerate the deployment of its Clover platform and operating system across Europe, while providing enhanced capabilities and innovation to an expansive, combined merchant and partner base. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed."
March 4, 2025
On the web
Consumers Shift Focus to Retail Goods and Restaurants
"In January 2025, the Fiserv Small Business Index rose to 147, a 1-point increase from December 2024. The transaction index also gained 2 points, reaching 113. Sales grew marginally by +0.5% compared to December, but saw a robust +5.1% year-over-year increase."
March 3, 2025
On the web
Fiserv Enhances Its Embedded Finance Solutions by Closing the Acquisition of Payfare
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of Payfare Inc., a provider of program management solutions with a particular focus on new economy workforces. Payfare’s co-founders and employees are now part of the Fiserv team."
January 23, 2025
On the web
Fiserv Appoints Michael P. Lyons as President and CEO-Elect
Fiserv
"Fiserv, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael P. Lyons as President and CEO-elect of Fiserv, effective January 27, 2025."
January 7, 2025
On the web
Fiserv Small Business Index® for December 2024: Retail and Services Lead as Small Business Finishes on Upswing
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. has published the Fiserv Small Business Index for December 2024. Nationally, the seasonally adjusted Index for December was 146, a three-point increase from November. This continued growth is a positive sign for small business owners, many of which saw December cap off a strong holiday season."
January 2, 2025
On the wires
Fiserv to Enhance its Embedded Finance Capability with Acquisition of Payfare Inc.
Business Wire
"Fiserv, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Payfare Inc., a provider of program management solutions with a particular focus on new economy workforces. This acquisition complements the embedded finance solutions of Fiserv with card program management, a white-label consumer app, and a microservices orchestration layer."
December 5, 2024
Top Post
Fiserv Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Frank Bisignano Nominated as Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. today announced that Frank Bisignano, Fiserv Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been nominated by President-elect Donald J. Trump as the Commissioner, Social Security Administration. The appointment of Mr. Bisignano is subject to confirmation by the U.S. Senate, and Mr. Bisignano will continue in his current positions with the Company until confirmation occurs."
November 19, 2024
On the web
Fiserv and ADP Team Up to Empower Small Business Success
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. and ADP® announced a strategic partnership that brings together Fiserv’s small business solutions, including Clover® and CashFlow CentralSM, with the small business payroll and HR solution, RUN Powered by ADP®."
October 17, 2024
On the wires
Walmart Business Works with Fiserv to Bring Clover to Business and Nonprofit Customers
Business Wire
"Walmart Business announced the ability for customers to access solutions from Clover, a leading business management platform for small and medium-sized businesses from Fiserv, a global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions."
August 29, 2024
On the wires
PayPal Expands Strategic Partnership With Fiserv to Streamline Checkout Experiences in the U.S.
PR Newswire
"Building on a longstanding partnership between the two companies covering several products and services and millions of businesses, the expanded relationship simplifies how Fiserv clients enable PayPal, Venmo and related services, and provides these businesses with a simple connection point to Fastlane by PayPal to accelerate guest checkout flows in the U.S."
June 12, 2024
On the web
Demand for Retailer Apps, Integrated Experiences, and Pay by Bank is Growing, According to Carat Insights
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. released its Spring 2024 Carat Insights report, which explores how consumer buying behavior is evolving amid rising demand for payment choice."
April 5, 2024
On the web
Fiserv Small Business Index™ for March 2024: Seasonal Factors Impact Small Business Sales as Spring Arrives
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv has published the Fiserv Small Business Index™ for March 2024...Nationally, sales at retail small businesses were soft compared to February (-1.6%) but trended well ahead of March 2023 (+5.1%)."
January 9, 2024
On the web
Fiserv Launches First-of-its-Kind Index to Measure U.S. Small Business Performance at National, State, and Industry Levels
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. launched the Fiserv Small Business Index™, a first-of-its-kind indicator for assessing the performance of small businesses in the United States at national, state, and industry levels."
October 24, 2023
On the wires
Fiserv and Melio Partner to Streamline Accounts Payable and Receivable for Small Businesses
Business Wire
"Fiserv, Inc. is partnering with Melio, a leading B2B payments platform, to enable financial institutions to better meet the payments needs of small businesses."
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