First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard Renews Processing Agreement with First Data

First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard has renewed its credit card processing agreement with First Data. Under the terms of the long-term contract extension, First Data will continue to provide comprehensive card processing services, including statement production and mailing and plastics personalization, for First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard’s 4.3 million cardholders.

“We have had a tremendous 17-year partnership with First Data,” said Miles K. Beacom, President & CEO PREMIER Bankcard. “Due to our strong partnership, First Data was with us when we issued our first credit card in 1989 and they have helped us grow to one of the largest issuers of MasterCard and VISA credit cards in the country. We are excited with our contract extension and ongoing partnership with First Data. They were there on day one and are here for us today!”

“We’re very pleased to renew our service agreement with First PREMER Bank, a valuable, long-term customer,” said Susan Henricks, President, First Data Resources. “We believe that First Data’s ongoing commitment to deliver the tools our clients need to generate revenue and grow their customer base is why our clients continue to entrust us with their business. We value their confidence in us.”