2006 Archive

Media Contacts: Bailey Lauerman 402.514.9406 Date: December 18, 2006

First National Merchant Solutions, one of the nation's leading payment processors, today announced an expansion of its product portfolio. In addition to acquiring Visa^® and MasterCard^® transactions, First National Bank of Omaha will begin acquiring Discover Network card transactions to offer processing customers a single-point of contact for contracts, service and settlement.

Under an agreement reached by First National Bank of Omaha and Discover Financial Services LLC, a business unit of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), First National Merchant Solutions will add Discover Network card processing to its suite of credit and debit card processing services. First National Merchant Solutions plans to offer the consolidated processing program to customers in 2007.

"We are always looking to add services that simplify processes for our customers and provide them the flexibility and security they need to manage and build their business," said Diana Mehochko, president of First National Merchant Solutions. "As a direct acquirer of Discover Network card transactions, we can offer our customers a consolidated payment solution that is built on the same reliable level of service we provide with our other processing products."

First National Merchant Solutions offers merchants complete credit card processing via a state-of-the-art processing platform. Transactions are acquired, routed and settled, safely and securely – allowing merchants to offer convenient payment options to their in-store and online customers.

"Discover Network continues to build on its strong relationships with acquirers and merchants to develop exceptional processing opportunities for merchants," said Gerry Wagner, vice president of merchant sales for Discover Financial Services. "With First National Merchant Solutions, we are able to offer merchants an expanded processing option while broadening the acceptance of Discover Network cards."

 

December 18, 2006 - First National Merchant Solutions Adds Discover^® Network Card Acquiring to Expanding Product Portfolio.

First National Merchant Solutions, one of the nation's leading payment processors, today announced an expansion of its product portfolio. In addition to acquiring Visa^® and MasterCard^® transactions, First National Bank of Omaha will begin acquiring Discover Network card transactions to offer processing customers a single-point of contact for contracts, service and settlement.

Under an agreement reached by First National Bank of Omaha and Discover Financial Services LLC, a business unit of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), First National Merchant Solutions will add Discover Network card processing to its suite of credit and debit card processing services. First National Merchant Solutions plans to offer the consolidated processing program to customers in 2007.

"We are always looking to add services that simplify processes for our customers and provide them the flexibility and security they need to manage and build their business," said Diana Mehochko, president of First National Merchant Solutions. "As a direct acquirer of Discover Network card transactions, we can offer our customers a consolidated payment solution that is built on the same reliable level of service we provide with our other processing products."

First National Merchant Solutions offers merchants complete credit card processing via a state-of-the-art processing platform. Transactions are acquired, routed and settled, safely and securely – allowing merchants to offer convenient payment options to their in-store and online customers.

"Discover Network continues to build on its strong relationships with acquirers and merchants to develop exceptional processing opportunities for merchants," said Gerry Wagner, vice president of merchant sales for Discover Financial Services. "With First National Merchant Solutions, we are able to offer merchants an expanded processing option while broadening the acceptance of Discover Network cards."

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Gordmans, a leading Midwest retailer and First National Merchant Solutions have extended their 18-year relationship. Gordmans will continue to use First National Merchant Solutions' credit and debit card processing services to accept consumer payments at more than 60 stores in 15 states.

"Our ongoing relationship with Gordmans is a tribute to our team of industry experts and their focus on customer service," said Diana Mehochko, president of First National Merchant Solutions. "Gordmans remains a valued customer, and we are pleased they have chosen to continue their use of our payment solutions."

First National Merchant Solutions provides Gordmans complete debit and credit card processing that utilizes First National Merchant Solutions state-of-the-art processing platform. Transactions are acquired, routed and settled, safely and securely - allowing Gordmans to offer convenient payment options to its in-store customers.

"First National has been a great resource for us and we're extremely happy that our long standing relationship with First National Merchant Solutions is continuing," said Mike James, Chief Financial Officer of Gordmans.

In addition to First National Merchant Solutions credit and debit card processing services, Gordmans uses First InfoCenter^®, First National Merchant Solutions online reporting tool.

 

• POS Balance Inquiry. To increase cardholders' convenient use of prepaid cards, POS balance inquiry has been added. The balance inquiry can be generated at the point of sale with or without a purchase of goods or services.

• Partial Amount Approvals. You now have the ability to receive partial amount approvals for prepaid cards and accept split-tender payments rather than having to decline a sale.

Merchants currently utilizing First National Authorizations will require modifications to their current payment applications. To implement these changes highlighted above please contact your National Account Manager or Technical Support Analyst at First National Merchant Solutions at 800-228-2443.

If you would like to learn more about First National Authorizations or other payment processing solutions, please contact us at 800-354-3988.

Media Contacts: James Millican 800-201-0461 Ext. 382 Date: April 4, 2006

Hampton, NJ - April 5, 2006, Leading payment processor and merchant acquirer United Bank Card Inc. (UBC) announced its affiliation with First National Merchant Solutions, one of the nation's leading payment processors. Through its agreement with First National, UBC will offer complete debit and credit card processing that utilizes First National's state-of-the-art processing platform. Transactions are acquired, routed and settled, safely and securely - allowing UBC to meet the exacting needs of its payment processing customers.

Additionally, UBC will offer a variety of new services, including petroleum, car rental and hotel/lodging programs. UBC will also be able to produce a more merchant-friendly monthly statement that is very informative and easy to read.

UBC founder and CEO Jared Isaacman is extremely confident about his company's new relationship with First National, stating "United Bank Card 's rapid growth and continuously expanding market presence made it imperative that we affiliate ourselves with one of the largest and most respected financial institutions in the nation."

"We are excited about working with UBC and welcome the opportunities it offers," said Diana Mehochko , president of First National Merchant Solutions. "Through our relationship with UBC we will be able to meet the payment needs of even more merchants and processing customers."

First National Merchant Solutions offers a variety of payment processing services tailored to merchants' needs. These solutions include credit and debit card processing, secure Internet commerce processing, Electronic Benefit Transfer card processing and check guarantee, authorization and collection. All are designed to help merchants control costs and fraud.

About United Bank Card
United Bank Card , Inc. (UBC) is one of the largest, most reputable and fastest growing payment processors in the country. UBC currently handles the merchant accounts for over 40,000 locations and processes in excess of 3.5 billion dollars annually. United Bank Card was ranked 19 th on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States for 2005 and the second fastest in the financial sector. United Bank Card assists independent sales offices around the country in building profitable merchant portfolios and is currently ranked as the 40 th largest processor by the Nilson Report. For additional information about United Bank Card , visit www.unitedbankcard.com.

About First National Merchant Solutions
First National Merchant Solutions is a top 10 payment processor with more than 50 years of experience in helping customers turn payments into cash. Every year, First National Merchant Solutions processes more than 450 million transactions for its customers at more than 160,000 locations. A wholly owned subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha, First National Merchant Solutions' experienced, dedicated team of industry professionals help it to deliver an unparalleled level of customer service every day of the year. For more information, visit www.fnms.com. Media contact: Gene Hinkle, 402.514.9406 or ghinkle@baileylauerman.com

Media Contacts: Gene Hinkle 402.514.9406 Date: February 23, 2006

OMAHA , Neb. , February 23, 2006 - First National Merchant Solutions, one of the nation's leading payment processors, today announced the addition of Bill Me Later^® and the Bill Me Later Preferred Account to its portfolio of merchant processing solutions. The addition of the Bill Me Later solutions gives First National Merchant Solutions customers new payment options designed for the unique needs of online, telephone and in-store shoppers. 

Retailers offering Bill Me Later can enable consumers, who do not have a credit card on hand or, for security reasons, prefer not to enter their credit card information online or over the phone, to make fast and secure purchases. Qualified customers receive instant credit, followed by a bill from I4 Commerce within 14 days. Customers then have the option to pay in full or finance their purchase over time and pay in installments.

The Bill Me Later Preferred Account, is an easy-to-integrate private label program that enables retailers to retain, track and market to their best customers by providing a dedicated, secure and customized credit line. 

"With the Bill Me Later solutions in our product portfolio, we can help those retailers looking for secure, convenient payment options that enhance the consumer shopping experience," said Diana Mehochko, president of First National Merchant Solutions. "Our goal is to alleviate our customers' concerns about the payment process so they can concentrate on what they do best - manage and build their business. These solutions help us meet that goal, and our customers' business requirements."

"We are pleased to have First National Merchant Solutions as a business partner," said Mark Lavelle , vice president of business development, I4 Commerce. "I4 Commerce is committed to providing multichannel retailers with powerful alternative payment options.  Through this partnership, we look forward to working with First National Merchant Solutions to seamlessly extend Bill Me Later and the Preferred Account to its merchant clients."

About First National Merchant Solutions

First National Merchant Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha . First National Merchant Solutions is a customer service driven payment processor with more than 50 years of experience in payment processing. For more information, visit www.fnms.com.

About I4 Commerce

I4 Commerce's alternative payment solutions help multichannel retailers to attract, satisfy and retain customers at the point-of-sale. Through the company's PayCapture suite, which includes its flagship Bill Me Later solution, merchants can leverage consumer insight to make successful, real-time retailing decisions that drive sales. More than one million consumers rely on the safety and convenience of I4 Commerce's payment solutions when shopping online, via catalog and in-store to help save both time and money. I4 Commerce's alternative payment solutions help merchants to use payments as a strategic tool to enhance customer loyalty, drive higher sales and expand profit margins. The solutions are the first new payment methods since credit cards to be so broadly available within the United States . For more information, visit www.I4commerce.com.