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Elizabeth, NJ, October 24, 2007 –The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce has chosen to exclusively endorse NationalCard Processing Systems as its transaction processing partner for its approximately 500 members.
Established in 1997, The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce serves to advance the human progress, general welfare, prosperity, and quality of life within the local business and corporate community. With a strong commitment to ensuring the prosperity and advancement of its members, The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce gives particular attention ensuring the economic, social, civic, commercial, industrial, educational and employment interests of the City of Elizabeth and surrounding communities.
After a thorough review process, it was determined that NationalCard Processing Systems would bring meaningful cost savings and substantial value to The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce members in large part due to its national reputation, state-of-the-art technology and strong New Jersey presence.
According to Executive Director Gordon Haas, NationalCard Processing Systems delivers quality credit and debit card processing products with an outstanding customer service component. “We work hard to bring our members valuable services and offerings and are excited to be able to respond to an important business need with this beneficial partnership. NationalCard's credit and debit card processing solutions, unprecedented technology and strong customer support are certain to be an asset to our membership,” said Haas.
“We anticipate a strong and meaningful partnership with The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce and its members. It's a pleasure to be involved with such a dedicated and growing organization that continually works to improve the operations and success of its membership,” said NationalCard Systems' Chief Executive Officer David H. Schwartz.
Headquartered in New Jersey, NationalCard provides a full range of credit and debit card processing services for financial institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations and retailers throughout the country. NationalCard offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions that include all major credit and debit cards, check verification and guarantee as well as electronic check conversion and gift/loyalty cards. The company also provides for a full range of point-of-sale terminals and industry focused software/hardware interfaces.
Wallington, NJ, July 25, 2007 –Wawel Savings Bank today announced a credit-card processing agreement with NationalCard Processing Systems, a national credit- and debit-card processing firm. The agreement calls for NationalCard to provide direct sales and marketing support for the bank's credit-card processing to all existing and prospective merchant accounts.
“We're excited about our new partnership with NationalCard, as it will be a valuable component in furthering our commitment to our business customers by offering more comprehensive and flexible credit and debit card processing technology,” said Mr. Robert Ranzinger, Wawel Savings Bank Vice President.
“Wawel is a true community bank. Established in 1920, Wawel has a proven track record in providing outstanding customer service, personal attention and a meaningful portfolio of products. It's a pleasure to partner with them and to provide the credit and debit card processing services they need to better service their current and future commercial DDA merchants,” said Robert J. Abate, Executive Vice President of NationalCard's Agent Bank Group.
Headquartered in Rochelle Park, NationalCard provides a full range of credit and debit card processing services for financial institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations and retailers throughout the country. NationalCard offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions that include all major credit and debit cards, business to business purchasing cards, check verification and guarantee as well as electronic check conversion and gift/loyalty cards. The company also provides for a full range of point-of-sale terminals and industry focused software/hardware interfaces.
Edgewater, NJ, July 23, 2007 –Mariner's Bank today announced the signing of a credit card processing agreement with NationalCard Processing Systems, a national credit and debit card processor. The agreement calls for NationalCard to provide processing, direct sales and marketing support for the bank's credit card processing to all existing and prospective merchant accounts.
“Our continued growth has enhanced Mariner's Bank ability to remain true to its strong community focus. The agreement with NationalCard reinforces this commitment by enabling Mariner's to expand our portfolio of products and services to best serve our community business customers by offering state-of-the-art credit and debit merchant processing,” said Mariner's Bank President and CEO Michael Schutzer.
“NationalCard is pleased to be in a position to assist Mariner's Bank in delivering credit and debit card processing solutions to their commercial and DDA portfolio of merchants,” said Robert J. Abate, Executive Vice President of NationalCard's Agent Bank Group.
Founded by local investors living and working in Bergen and Hudson counties, Mariner's Bank has set a standard in providing strong customer support and key banking services to local area business owners, small businesses, professionals and residents. The bank's corporate headquarters is in Edgewater, New Jersey with branches in Cliffside Park and Hackensack. Future branches will include Paramus and Dumont.
Headquartered in Rochelle Park, NationalCard provides a full range of credit and debit card processing services for financial institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations and retailers throughout the country. NationalCard offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions that include all major credit and debit cards, business to business purchasing cards, check verification and guarantee as well as electronic check conversion and gift/loyalty cards. The company also provides for a full range of point-of-sale terminals and industry focused software/hardware interfaces.
Rochelle Park, NJ, July 2, 2007 –NationalCard Processing Systems announced today that Rafael J. Garcia has joined the company as Senior Vice President of their Agent Bank Group.
Mr. Garcia's most recent executive position was that of Senior Vice President and Divisional Manager for all indirect lending at NFB Funding, a wholly-owned subsidiary of North Fork Bank; which was recently acquired by Capital One.
“We are delighted to add Rafael to our management team and look toward his in-depth experience and unique abilities in directing our Agent Bank Program in the future,” said Richard J. Spigai, Sr. President of NationalCard Processing Systems.
Headquartered in Rochelle Park, NJ, NationalCard provides a full range of credit and debit card processing services for financial institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations and major retailers throughout the country. NationalCard offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions that include all major credit and debit cards, business to business purchasing cards, check verification and check guarantee as well as electronic check conversion and gift/loyalty cards. The company also provides for a full range of point-of-sale terminals and industry focused software/hardware interfaces. For more information, please visit www.nationalcard.net
Bogota, NJ, June 18, 2007 –Bogota Savings Bank today announced a credit-card processing agreement with NationalCard Processing Systems, a national credit- and debit-card processing firm. The agreement calls for NationalCard to provide direct sales and marketing support for the bank's credit-card processing to all existing and prospective merchant accounts, as well as significant cash advance capabilities for its business and personal customers.
“Our agreement with NationalCard reinforces our ongoing efforts to further establish Bogota Savings Bank as community-driven bank,” said Bogota Savings Bank President and CEO Stephen Duess. “Now, in addition to our traditional services, we will provide our business customers with state-of-the-art credit and debit card merchant processing.”
“Bogota Savings Bank's customer-oriented philosophy is very similar to our own. We are delighted to be in a position to enhance their unique capabilities by providing the proven credit and debit card processing tools necessary for them to successfully service their commercial and DDA portfolio of merchants,” said Robert J. Abate, Executive Vice President of NationalCard's Agent Bank group.
Bogota Savings Bank is a full-service institution offering exceptional customer service along with small business and personal products, such as residential and investment property mortgages, commercial real estate loans, attorney and trust accounts, certificate of deposit, savings and checking accounts. The bank's corporate headquarters is in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Headquartered in New Jersey, NationalCard provides a full range of credit and debit card processing services for financial institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations and retailers throughout the country. NationalCard offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions that include all major credit and debit cards, check verification and guarantee as well as electronic check conversion and gift/loyalty cards. The company also provides for a full range of point-of-sale terminals and industry focused software/hardware interfaces.
Lincoln Park, NJ, June 11, 2007 –Lincoln Park Savings Bank today announced a credit-card processing agreement with NationalCard Processing Systems, a national credit- and debit-card processing firm. The agreement calls for NationalCard to provide direct sales and marketing support for the bank's credit-card processing to all existing and prospective merchant accounts.
“Our partnership with NationalCard will serve to further our strong customer commitment by providing more extensive, state-of-the-art credit and debit card processing technology to our business customers,” said David Baker, Lincoln Park Savings Bank President and Chief Executive Officer.
“As a true local bank, Lincoln Park Savings Bank has always taken great pride in providing personal, hands-on attention to their customers. It's a pleasure to partner with them in providing the credit and debit card processing services required to serve their current and future commercial DDA merchants,” said Robert J. Abate, Executive Vice President of NationalCard's Agent Bank Group.
Lincoln Park Savings Bank is a “Hometown Community” bank with community ties dating back to 1923 and a true interest in providing outstanding customer service and an array of products and services to meet the unique needs and financial goals of customers. The bank is located at 31 Boonton Turnpike in Lincoln Park and will be opening a new branch at 193 Changebridge Rd. in Montville on July 16th.
Headquartered in New Jersey, NationalCard provides a full range of credit and debit card processing services for financial institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations and retailers throughout the country. NationalCard offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions that include all major credit and debit cards, check verification and guarantee as well as electronic check conversion and gift/loyalty cards. The company also provides for a full range of point-of-sale terminals and industry focused software/hardware interfaces.
Rochelle Park, NJ, May, 2007 –During the early nineties, when acquisitions of prominent ISOs were prevalent, NationalCard - ranked by Nilson as the eighth largest non-bank processor - was highly acclaimed and aggressively pursued by industry leaders seeking market growth through consolidation. The company was acquired by First USA (Paymentech) in 1994.
Today, industry veterans David Schwartz, chief executive officer, and Dick Spigai, president, have returned to the industry to re-establish their once-successful business model and implement new techniques and strategies to attain significant market share.
Schwartz and Spigai have legally reclaimed their company's original name, NationalCard Processing Systems, and have simultaneously developed HealthCard Systems, a sister company that focuses exclusively on the healthcare, personal care and wellness industries. Headquartered in northern New Jersey, the companies have garnered a wide range of association endorsements, agent bank affiliations and a merchant portfolio of more than 2,500 clients, processing in excess of a half billion dollars.
Global Payments, a worldwide provider of electronic transaction processing services, provides NationalCard with comprehensive front and back end transaction processing services including terminal-based and web-based authorization for all major credit and debit cards, as well as settlement accounting, risk management and technical support.
“We're excited to be back in the industry again and very pleased to align ourselves with Global Payments. Our relationship with Global has far exceeded our expectations as they continue to provide us with the ongoing support and technical expertise we require. Dave and I are committed to building meaningful companies with integrity and purpose”, said NationalCard Processing Systems' President, Dick Spigai.
“NationalCard and HealthCard Systems are providing important value-added solutions and business expertise to customers throughout many of today's most demanding and fast growing merchant processing segments,” said Paul R. Garcia, Global Payments' Chairman, President and CEO. “We are thrilled that our technology, services and people are an integral part of their continued success.”
NationalCard provides a full range of credit and debit card processing services for financial institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations and retailers throughout the country. NationalCard offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions that includes all major credit and debit cards, business to business purchasing cards, check verification and guarantee as well as electronic check conversion and gift/loyalty cards. The company also provides for a full range of point-of-sale terminals and industry focused software/hardware interfaces.
HealthCard Systems is the preferred credit and debit card processing company for the health and personal care industries; exclusively servicing leading spas, personal care and healthcare facilities throughout the country. HealthCard is committed to providing customized and cost effective card processing solutions to meet the industry's intrinsic needs.
Saddle River, NJ (March, 21, 2007) –Saddle River Valley Bank, Bergen County's newest full-service community bank, today announced a credit-card processing agreement with NationalCard Processing Systems, a nationwide credit- and debit-card processing firm.
The agreement calls for NationalCard to provide direct sales and marketing support for the bank's credit-card processing to all existing and prospective merchant accounts.
“We are looking forward to our partnership with NationalCard, as it will provide an additional critical service to our customers supported by state-of-the-art processing technology and outstanding customer service,” said William E. Arnold, President and Chief Executive Officer.
“With a strong commitment to excellence and desire to deliver unparalleled services to the industry, Saddle River Valley Bank is certainly poised for significant growth. It is our pleasure to partner with Saddle River Valley Bank in providing the credit and debit card processing tools required to serve their current and future commercial DDA merchants,” said Robert J. Abate, Executive Vice President of NationalCard's Agent Bank Group.
Saddle River Valley Bank is a locally-owned, full-service bank offering its “Step Above” customer service to all personal and business customers. The bank operates out of its main branch office at 171 East Saddle River Road, Saddle River, NJ. For more information, please visit www.saddlerivervalleybank.com.
Headquartered in Rochelle Park, NationalCard provides a full range of credit and debit card processing services for financial institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations and retailers throughout the country. NationalCard offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions that include all major credit and debit cards, business to business purchasing cards, check verification and guarantee as well as electronic check conversion and gift/loyalty cards. The company also provides for a full range of point-of-sale terminals and industry focused software/hardware interfaces.
Rochelle Park, NJ, March 12, 2007 –The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York State has chosen to exclusively endorse NationalCard Processing Systems as its transaction processing partner for its approximately 700 members.
The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and Industry is an organization committed to county businesses. Established in 1974, the Chamber works in partnership with its members in order to promote and support their individual business development and enhance their operations through the identification of valuable vendor resources.
To that end, after a thorough review process, it was determined that NationalCard Processing Systems would bring meaningful cost savings and substantial value to the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and Industry members in large part due to its national reputation, state-of-the-art technology and strong tri-state area presence. According to Vice President Lisa Mills, NationalCard Processing Systems has proven to deliver quality credit and debit card processing products with an outstanding customer service component. “We are committed to offering our members significant benefits and are excited to present them with a credit card processing partner that's certain to bring value through unprecedented technology and unparalleled support,” said Mills.
“We're looking forward to working with the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its members. The Chamber works hard to service its membership and bring meaningful solutions to Sullivan County businesses. It's a pleasure to be part of those efforts,” said NationalCard Systems' Chief Executive Officer David H. Schwartz.
Headquartered in New Jersey, NationalCard provides a full range of credit and debit card processing services for financial institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations and retailers throughout the country. NationalCard offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions that include all major credit and debit cards, check verification and guarantee as well as electronic check conversion and gift/loyalty cards. The company also provides for a full range of point-of-sale terminals and industry focused software/hardware interfaces.
Rochelle Park, NJ, January, 15, 2007 –The American Association of Dental Office Managers endorses HealthCard Systems as its transaction processing partner of choice for itself and its more-than 1,800 members nationwide.
The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) is an organization comprised of professional office managers from general and specialized dental practices. The mission of the AADOM is to create and maintain a dynamic network of dental office managers throughout the United States in order to support members by sharing resources, providing information and delivering programs that assist in professional growth and development.
After engaging in a thorough selection process, it was determined that HealthCard Systems, due in large part to its unique healthcare industry focus and state-of-the-art technology, would offer enormous benefit to AADOM members by providing a resource to improve office efficiencies, while simultaneously reducing the cost of accepting credit and debit cards. According to AADOM President Heather Colicchio, HealthCard Systems has proven to deliver an important processing alternative for the healthcare industry. “Partnering with a credit card processing company that focuses solely on healthcare is refreshing and vital to our membership. Our mission is to help members `work smarter' in their individual dental office environments. The relationship with HealthCard Systems will enable dental office managers to recommend a processing program that offers greater flexibility, superior technology, strong support and unparalleled savings,” said Colicchio.
Endorsed and servicing national dental industry associations, pharmacy associations, medical health spa associations and health and personal care facilities throughout the country, HealthCard Systems has set a new credit and debit card processing standard within the industry. “We're bringing about important changes that are impacting the healthcare industry in a meaningful way - from industry associations, to individual dental offices, to the mega medical facilities. We're excited about this new partnership with AADOM and the ability to offer members credit and debit card processing programs that will make a difference in the management of their office, said HealthCard Systems Chief Executive Officer David H. Schwartz.
Headquartered in New Jersey, HealthCard Systems is the preferred credit and debit card processing company for the healthcare and personal care industries. HealthCard offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions that include all major credit and debit cards, check verification and guarantee as well as electronic check conversion and gift/loyalty cards. The company also provides for a full range of point-of-sale terminals, web based services and industry specific software/hardware interfaces.