First Data, that provides technology and payments processing services, and VeriFone Holdings, that provides secure payment solutions, have entered into strategic partnership to promote and enhance secure payment solutions.

As per the agreement, First Data will become a preferred distributor and reseller of VeriFone secure countertop payment solutions in the US, through its TASQ Technology subsidiary. TASQ delivers repair, maintenance and deployment services for payment devices to merchants of all sizes.

VeriFone designs, builds and manufactures co-branded countertop payment systems that will expand the First Data line of payment solutions. Together the companies will explore other opportunities including non-US reseller and distribution relationships, EMV countertop solutions, and Class A certification of other VeriFone devices.