First Data To Process Payment Transactions For Microsoft

"The international scale and breadth of First Data's payment processing solutions enable us to deliver a seamless billing experience to customers, regardless of where customers might purchase our products and services," said Karl Hebert, Director of the Global Commerce Group at Microsoft. "We look forward to working with First Data as we look to expand our product and service offerings into more global markets."

"This agreement exhibits the ability of First Data to facilitate the acceptance of payments for companies that service a global customer base," said Pam Patsley, President, First Data International. "With our global acquiring capability, merchants can now offer consumers the ability to pay for goods and services in their home currency, which creates a transparent payment transaction."

"Microsoft valued First Data for our customer focus, and our unique ability to offer innovative and flexible processing solutions," said Ed Labry, President, First Data Commercial Services. "We look forward to expanding our relationship with Microsoft and driving payment innovation for businesses large and small around the world."