Fiserv Inc. is a U.S.-based company operating in the technology sector, classified within the information services industry, specializing in digital payments, financial technology, and electronic transaction processing.
Founded by George D. Dalton and Leslie Muma, the company was created to modernize banking processes and provide automation technology to financial institutions.
Fiserv’s portfolio includes payment platforms, banking systems, digital account solutions, card processing, acquiring services, electronic funds transfers, and fraud prevention tools. Key products include Clover, Carat, ACH processing, core banking platforms, and integrations with Zelle.
The company serves banks, credit unions, retailers, card networks, fintechs, and other financial institutions, supporting millions of transactions every day.
Fiserv has a global presence in over 100 countries, with operations concentrated in North America, Europe, and Asia. It maintains technology centers, data centers, regional offices, and specialized payment infrastructure teams.
Market drivers include the rapid expansion of digital commerce, the rise of instant payments, fintech growth, financial regulation, and the ongoing evolution of cybersecurity.
With approximately 41,000 employees, Fiserv operates through an integrated network of data centers, cloud platforms, and global payment systems.
Fiserv Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker FI.
History and Foundation of Fiserv Inc.
Fiserv Inc. was founded in 1984 in Brookfield, Wisconsin, by George D. Dalton and Leslie Muma, with the mission of providing automated technology solutions for banks and financial institutions.
In its early years, Fiserv grew through strategic acquisitions of regional processors, consolidating back-office services for banks and credit unions. This scalable model helped the company expand rapidly.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Fiserv broadened its offerings to include internet banking, card services, and electronic payments, aligning with the digital transformation of the financial industry.
A major milestone occurred in 2007, with the acquisition of CheckFree, strengthening Fiserv’s role in electronic bill payment and online banking.
In 2019, Fiserv completed a major merger with First Data Corporation, significantly expanding its global presence and boosting its card-processing and merchant acquiring capabilities, including the widely known Clover brand.
Between 2020 and 2024, the company accelerated investments in digital payments, cloud technologies, fintech solutions, and omnichannel financial services, reinforcing its leadership in global financial technology.
Additional Information
The Company Fiserv Inc. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 34.40 Billions, having an equity of $ 25.14 Billions.
The Company is listedthe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 21.16 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 3.61 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 9.54, a P/BV ratio of 1.37 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker FI.