Payments technology provider BlueSnap is partnering with First Data and is integrating its all-in-one payment platform into First Data's global and local payment solutions

"We are thrilled to bring BlueSnap into our ecosystem of highly secured, diversified global payments solutions," said Frank Bisignano, chairman and CEO of First Data, in a press release. "BlueSnap's platform and services are uniquely suited for medium-sized businesses and combined with access to First Data's global payment platform and our significant distribution channels, we are confident that BlueSnap will further enhance how businesses accept payments."

First Data and BlueSnap will introduce BlueSnap's e-commerce services to First Data's bank and distribution partners.

"As the number of payment methods, integrations, and check-out flows endlessly expand, providing a single platform to consolidate them brings value to business owners looking to analyze their data to make business decisions," said Ralph Dangelmaier, CEO, BlueSnap, in the release. "First Data is the optimal partner because only First Data allows merchants to seamlessly integrate with BlueSnap and with one integration, instantly be connected to dozens of local banks."