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Vantiv inks deal with FTSI

Thursday, February 09, 2017 — 12:25:03 (EST)

Cincinnati, Feb. 9, 2017 -- Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV), a leading provider of payment processing services and related technology solutions for merchants and financial institutions of all sizes, announced today that Financial Technology Solutions International, (FTSI), has signed an exclusive agreement to offer Vantiv services, including debit, credit and ATM processing to its 150 financial institution partners across the U.S. FTSI offers a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge branch solutions including hardware, software, cash services, first-and second-line maintenance, security solutions, and a range of consultative services.

"We chose Vantiv because they are a clear leader in the payments industry with 45 years of experience and expertise," said Susan Napier, chief executive officer at FTSI. "Vantiv focuses solely on payments and offers best-in-class solutions that will help our financial institution clients to combat fraud and grow their portfolios."

FTSI will begin offering Vantiv to its current and prospective financial institution partners for card processing, ATM processing, fraud protection and other services, including mobile banking technology.

"FTSI partners will now be able to tap into Vantiv's strategy for optimizing card revenue through mobile payments, advisory services and in-depth analytics," said Bill Hampton, senior vice president and general manager of Financial Institution Services at Vantiv. "We look forward to partnering with these banks and credit unions to provide deeper insights and intelligence into the dynamics of their customers' and members' payment activity."

To learn more about FTSI visit www.ftsius.com . For more information about Vantiv, please visit vantiv.com or on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube.

ABOUT FTSI FTSI is the largest independent provider of financial technology services for credit unions and community banks in the Western Region of the United States and one of only two NCR Elite Partners. Since 1998, FTSI has offered a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge ATM management solutions, including hardware, software, and cash services. FTSI combines leading technology with superior customer service to provide outstanding first and second line maintenance as well as offering consultative services to clients looking to transform their branches with omni-channel solutions. FTSI is proud to partner with both CUNA Strategic Services and CCUL.

ABOUT VANTIV, INC. Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV) is a leading payment processor differentiated by an integrated technology platform. Vantiv offers a comprehensive suite of traditional and innovative payment processing and technology solutions to merchants and financial institutions of all sizes, enabling them to address their payment processing needs through a single provider. We build strong relationships with our customers, helping them become more efficient, more secure and more successful. Vantiv is the second largest merchant acquirer and the largest PIN debit acquirer based on number of transactions in the U.S. The company's growth strategy includes expanding further into high-growth channels and verticals, including integrated payments, eCommerce, and merchant bank. Visit us at the new www.vantiv.com , or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube.

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Source: Company press release.