We wanted to take a moment to reflect on this past year and express our gratitude for your continued business. During this holiday season, take the time to look back on the year and be thankful for all the accomplishments you have achieved. We thank you for trusting us with your payments.
In 2023, we will continue to deliver to you the latest information on payments, key trends, statistics, and smart insights designed specifically for your business. Here are some trending news and updates that we would like to share with you:
- Stephanie Ferris is named new CEO of FIS. Recently, the FIS Board of Directors appointed Stephanie as President and Chief Executive Officer and she will assume the role on January 1, 2023. A 28-year industry veteran with expertise in payments, technology platform businesses and driving digital transformation, Ferris led the integration of Worldpay into FIS, surpassing both revenue and cost synergy commitments.
- Gift cards are a hot commodity, especially during the holiday season. Why not offer a gift card loyalty solution using Valutec. Implementing a gift card program is the first step toward taking your business further. Read more about how Valutec can help grow your business.
- Attract more customers with signage. With tap to pay signage, open/closed signs, pens and other essential items, you can attract more customers and let them know the card brands you accept. Use this link to find each card brand’s site and order your items directly from them.
- Network Rule Reminder: Minimum Transaction Amount & Surcharge Fees. Read this important bulletin to ensure that your business is in compliance with these network rules so you can avoid non-compliance fees starting in January 2023. Visa will be performing in-person audits to check merchants' compliance.
- Bookmark our Merchant Resource Center and explore the site for the latest tips and solutions to manage your payments and grow your business. We provide monthly updates with new tools, industry trends, how-to articles and featured solutions to help you move forward.
- System Status Page. As part of Worldpay from FIS’ efforts to continuously improve, we have launched a new tool that allows you to check the status of our technology platforms and services. This status page shows you the current state of our authorization platforms and portals, as well as if your funds or reports may be delayed. This new tool removes the guesswork. If you’re experiencing an issue, you can now simply check online to learn if the issue is because of Worldpay.
Have a wonderful holiday season,
Worldpay from FIS – Merchant Solutions Team
