About Us

Prime Payments, under my ownership, operates with a dedicated team based in our Katonah (NY) office, comprising six full-time professionals, including one specialized in installations. With nearly two decades of experience in merchant processing, I have fostered a team where several members boast over 25 years of expertise in the field.

In contrast to many competitors who rely on remote operations, Prime Payments distinguishes itself by maintaining a physical office and a committed staff. As the largest provider in Fairfield, Westchester, and Putnam counties and a prominent player in the Tri-state area, we prioritize personalized service and accessibility.

Our field sales team, consisting of approximately 10 full-time professionals, extends our reach and ensures comprehensive coverage. Furthermore, were aligned with a commitment to excellence, we exclusively partner with industry leaders First Data / Fiserv. Notably, Prime Payments processes over $500 million annually, a testament to our standing as a trusted and impactful presence in the merchant processing landscape.

About Our Partners

First Data began its life in Omaha, Nabraska in 1971 by providing processing services to the Mid-America Bankcard Association (MABA). The company grew over the next decade and in 1980, American Express bought 80% of the company, purchasing the remaining 20% over the next 4 years. First Data was incorporated in 1989 and went public in 1992.

The company now has a worldwide presence across 118 countries, serving 4000 financial institutions and six million merchants. They have award winning technology which is powered by 23,000 owner-associates worldwide, allowing them to process over 2,800 transactions per second. Over $1.9 trillion goes through them every year and they process 28% of the world’s eCommerce volume.

First Data claims it simplifies the connections that make commerce possible. They help merchants, financial institutions and consumers to perform complex tasks in the simplest form with streamlined solutions.

First Data offers its customers a wide range of resources and tools such as assistance with PCI compliance, fraud prevention, transaction data and analytics. They recently partnered with Google Wallet which gives businesses the ability to accept mobile payments. The services they offer are excellent, but they do come at a price, which is why many people believe First Data is more suited to larger established businesses.