First Data Corporation is an American multinational financial services company that provides electronic commerce and payment solutions for businesses and consumers. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. First Data offers a wide range of products and services, including payment processing, point-of-sale solutions, merchant services, e-commerce, and financial institution services. The company’s products and services are used by merchants, financial institutions, and government agencies around the world. First Data’s payment processing network, STAR, is one of the largest in the world, and the company’s point-of-sale terminals are used by millions of merchants. The company has been involved in several major acquisitions and mergers throughout its history, and it is considered to be one of the largest payment processors globally.