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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission File Number 1-38962
FISERV, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Wisconsin 39-1506125
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 (I. R. S. Employer
Identification No.)
600 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and zip code)
(262) 879-5000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareFIThe New York Stock Exchange
1.125% Senior Notes due 2027FI27The New York Stock Exchange
1.625% Senior Notes due 2030FI30The New York Stock Exchange
2.250% Senior Notes due 2025FI25The New York Stock Exchange
3.000% Senior Notes due 2031FI31The New York Stock Exchange
4.500% Senior Notes due 2031FI31AThe New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes      No  

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  
As of October 18, 2024, there were 568,918,735 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, of the registrant outstanding.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Fiserv, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024202320242023
Revenue:
Processing and services (1)
$4,237 $4,008 $12,377 $11,605 
Product978 865 2,828 2,571 
Total revenue5,215 4,873 15,205 14,176 
Expenses:
Cost of processing and services1,346 1,311 4,043 4,067 
Cost of product661 583 1,951 1,761 
Selling, general and administrative1,606 1,652 5,000 4,952 
Net gain on sale of businesses and other assets (176) (172)
Total expenses3,613 3,370 10,994 10,608 
Operating income1,602 1,503 4,211 3,568 
Interest expense, net(326)(258)(872)(692)
Other expense, net(5)(35)(17)(81)
Income before income taxes and loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates1,271 1,210 3,322 2,795 
Income tax provision(74)(239)(448)(544)
Loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates(626)(2)(642)(11)
Net income571 969 2,232 2,240 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
7 17 39 42 
Net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc.$564 $952 $2,193 $2,198 
Net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share:
Basic$0.98 $1.57 $3.76 $3.57 
Diluted$0.98 $1.56 $3.74 $3.54 
Shares used in computing net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share:
Basic573.7 606.2 582.5 616.2 
Diluted576.9 610.3 585.7 620.3 
(1)Includes processing and other fees charged to related party investments accounted for under the equity method of $35 million and $45 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $111 million and $136 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively (see Note 19).
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Fiserv, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024202320242023
Net income$571 $969 $2,232 $2,240 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Fair market value adjustment on derivatives(7)5 (5)14 
Reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges included in cost of processing and services(1)4 (3)4 
Reclassification adjustment for net realized losses on cash flow hedges included in net interest expense3 4 11 11 
Tax impacts of derivatives1 (3)(1)(7)
Unrealized (loss) gain on defined benefit pension plans (see Note 1)
  (105)3 
Tax impacts of defined benefit pension plans  26 (1)
Foreign currency translation210 (261)(110)(11)
Reclassification adjustment for accumulated foreign currency translation impacts from the sale of foreign entities included in net gain on sale of businesses and other assets 10  10 
Tax impacts of foreign currency translation56 (42)17 (2)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
262 (283)(170)21 
Comprehensive income $833 $686 $2,062 $2,261 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
7 17 39 42 
Less: other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests21 (17)3 (2)
Comprehensive income attributable to Fiserv, Inc.$805 $686 $2,020 $2,221 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Fiserv, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$1,228 $1,204 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts3,714 3,582 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,749 2,344 
Settlement assets17,434 27,681 
Total current assets25,125 34,811 
Property and equipment, net2,377 2,161 
Customer relationships, net6,218 7,075 
Other intangible assets, net4,104 4,135 
Goodwill37,133 37,205 
Contract costs, net985 968 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates1,585 2,262 
Other long-term assets2,265 2,273 
Total assets$79,792 $90,890 
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable and other current liabilities$4,161 $4,355 
Short-term and current maturities of long-term debt1,200 755 
Contract liabilities770 761 
Settlement obligations17,434 27,681 
Total current liabilities23,565 33,552 
Long-term debt24,085 22,363 
Deferred income taxes2,526 3,078 
Long-term contract liabilities255 250 
Other long-term liabilities958 978 
Total liabilities51,389 60,221 
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 18)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
 161 
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, no par value: 25 million shares authorized; none issued
  
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 1,800 million shares authorized; 784 million shares issued
8 8 
Additional paid-in capital23,003 23,103 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(956)(783)
Retained earnings22,637 20,444 
Treasury stock, at cost, 214 million and 190 million shares, respectively
(16,941)(12,915)
Total Fiserv, Inc. shareholders’ equity27,751 29,857 
Noncontrolling interests652 651 
Total equity28,403 30,508 
Total liabilities and equity$79,792 $90,890 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Fiserv, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$2,232 $2,240 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and other amortization1,248 1,093 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets1,089 1,261 
Amortization of financing costs and debt discounts33 30 
Share-based compensation273 275 
Deferred income taxes(539)(344)
Net gain on sale of businesses and other assets (172)
Loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates642 11 
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates29 42 
Non-cash impairment charges14  
Other operating activities79 (2)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:
Trade accounts receivable(136)119 
Prepaid expenses and other assets(503)(506)
Contract costs(189)(180)
Accounts payable and other liabilities134 (303)
Contract liabilities4 3 
Net cash provided by operating activities4,410 3,567 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures, including capitalized software and other intangibles(1,170)(1,034)
Net proceeds from sale of businesses and other assets 232 
Merchant cash advances, net
(645) 
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates59 110 
Purchases of investments(37)(15)
Proceeds from sale of investments53  
Other investing activities (3)
Net cash used in investing activities(1,740)(710)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt proceeds6,141 5,188 
Debt repayments(4,665)(1,652)
Net borrowings from (repayments of) commercial paper and short-term borrowings345 (2,032)
Payments of debt financing costs(28)(38)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock79 68 
Purchases of treasury stock, including employee shares withheld for tax obligations(4,491)(3,790)
Settlement activity, net487 (630)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
(48)(22)
Payment to acquire noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiary
 (56)
Payments of acquisition-related contingent consideration(3)(33)
Other financing activities(2)(39)
Net cash used in financing activities(2,185)(3,036)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents25 (8)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents510 (187)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning balance2,963 3,192 
Cash and cash equivalents, ending balance$3,473 $3,005 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Fiserv, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consisted of normal recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-Q and do not contain certain information included in the annual consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of Fiserv, Inc. (the “Company”). These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Segment Realignment
Effective in the first quarter of 2024, the Company realigned its reportable segments to correspond with changes in its business designed to further enhance operational performance in the delivery of its integrated portfolio of products and solutions to its financial institution clients (the “Segment Realignment”). The Company’s new reportable segments are the Merchant Solutions (“Merchant”) segment and the Financial Solutions (“Financial”) segment. Segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 have been recast to reflect the Segment Realignment. See Note 20 for additional information.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Fiserv, Inc. and its subsidiaries in which the Company holds a majority controlling financial interest. All intercompany transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. Control is typically established when ownership and voting interests in an entity are greater than 50%. Investments in which the Company has significant influence but not control are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, for which the Company’s share of net income or loss is reported within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates, and the related tax expense or benefit is reported within the income tax provision in the consolidated statements of income. Significant influence over an affiliate’s operations generally coincides with an ownership interest of between 20% and 50%; however, for partnerships and limited liability companies, an ownership interest of between 3% and 50% or board of director representation may also constitute significant influence.
The Company maintains a majority controlling financial interest in certain entities, mostly related to consolidated merchant alliances (see Note 19). Noncontrolling interests represent the minority shareholders’ share of the net income or loss and equity in consolidated subsidiaries. The Company’s noncontrolling interests presented in the consolidated statements of income include net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest. Noncontrolling interests are presented as a component of equity in the consolidated balance sheets. Noncontrolling interests that are redeemable upon the occurrence of an event that is not solely within the Company’s control are presented outside of equity and are carried at their estimated redemption value if it exceeds the initial carrying value of the redeemable interest (see Note 11).
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S.”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and investments with original maturities of 90 days or less and are stated at cost in the consolidated balance sheets, which approximates market value. Cash and cash equivalents that are restricted from use due to regulatory or other requirements are included in other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Cash and cash equivalents held on behalf of merchants and other payees are included in settlement assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The changes in settlement cash and cash equivalents are included in settlement activity, net within cash flows from financing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
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The following table provides a reconciliation between cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheets and the consolidated statements of cash flows:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheets
$1,228 $1,204 $1,349 
Cash and cash equivalents included in settlement assets
2,243 1,756 1,653 
Other restricted cash2 3 3 
Total cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated statements of cash flows
$3,473 $2,963 $3,005 
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company analyzes the collectability of trade accounts receivable by considering historical bad debts and issued client credits, client creditworthiness, current economic trends, changes in client payment terms and collection trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Any change in the assumptions used in analyzing a specific account receivable may result in an additional allowance for doubtful accounts being recognized in the period in which the change occurs. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $72 million and $86 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Prepaid maintenance, postage and insurance
$235 $187 
Other prepaid expenses228 236 
Total prepaid expenses (1)
463 423 
Income tax receivables (2)
113 534 
Clover Capital cash advances, net
313 269 
Settlement advance cash payments
1,082 381 
Other current assets778 737 
Total other current assets2,286 1,921 
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$2,749 $2,344 
(1)Prepaid expenses represent advance payments for goods and services to be consumed in the future.
(2)Includes receivables associated with transferable federal tax credits (see Note 15).
The Company offers merchants advance access to capital through its Clover Capital program. Under this program, merchants sell fixed amounts of their future credit card receivables to the Company in exchange for an up-front purchase price payment. Future credit card receivables purchased by the Company under the Clover Capital program were $326 million and $281 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company maintained a reserve of $13 million and $12 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, based on an estimate of uncollectible amounts.
The Company also offers merchants within its international operations advance access to capital by providing them the opportunity to receive settlement cash payments in advance in exchange for their receivables from card issuers, including when the cardholders have elected to pay over time in installments. The Company maintains various short-term lines of credit with foreign banks and alliance partners to fund such anticipated settlement activity (see Note 10). These local currency denominated arrangements are primarily associated with the Company’s operations in Latin America, the most significant of which are denominated in Argentine Peso and Brazilian Real. The changes in the Clover Capital and settlement advance cash programs are included in merchant cash advances, net within cash flows from investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Settlement Assets and Obligations
Settlement assets and obligations represent intermediary balances arising from the settlement process, which involves the transfer of funds among card issuers, payment networks, processors, merchants and consumers, and collateral amounts held to
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manage merchant credit risk, primarily associated with the Company’s merchant acquiring services. As a processor, the Company facilitates the clearing and settlement activity for the merchant and records settlement assets and obligations upon processing a payment transaction. Settlement assets represent cash received or amounts receivable from agents, payment networks, bank partners, merchants or direct consumers. Settlement obligations represent amounts payable to merchants and payees.
Certain merchant settlement assets (included within settlement receivables) that relate to settlement obligations are held by partner banks to which the Company does not have legal ownership, but which the Company has the right to use, to satisfy the related settlement obligations. The Company records settlement obligations for amounts payable to merchants and for outstanding payment instruments issued to payees that have not yet been presented for settlement.
Allowance for Merchant Credit Losses
With respect to the Company’s merchant acquiring business, the Company’s merchant customers have the legal obligation to refund any charges properly reversed by the cardholder. However, in the event the Company is not able to collect the refunded amounts from the merchants, the Company may be liable for the reversed charges. The Company’s risk in this area primarily relates to situations where a cardholder has purchased goods or services to be delivered in the future. The Company requires cash deposits, guarantees, letters of credit or other types of collateral from certain merchants to mitigate this risk. Collateral held by the Company, or held by partner banks for the Company’s benefit, is classified within settlement assets, and the obligation to repay the collateral is classified within settlement obligations in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company also utilizes a number of systems and procedures to manage merchant credit risk. Despite these efforts, the Company experiences losses due to merchant defaults. The aggregate merchant credit loss expense, recognized by the Company within cost of processing and services in the consolidated statements of income, was $24 million and $25 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $77 million and $62 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The Company maintains an allowance for merchant credit losses that are expected to exceed the amount of merchant collateral. The amount of merchant collateral available to the Company was $666 million and $690 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The allowance includes estimated losses from anticipated chargebacks and fraud events that have been incurred on merchants’ payment transactions that have been processed but not yet reported to the Company, which is recorded within accounts payable and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, as well as estimated losses on refunded amounts to cardholders that have not yet been collected from the merchants, which is recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The allowance is based primarily on the Company’s historical experience of credit losses and other factors such as changes in economic conditions or increases in merchant fraud. The aggregate merchant credit loss allowance was $38 million and $36 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances indicate possible impairment. Goodwill is tested for impairment at a reporting unit level, which is one level below the Company’s operating segments. The Company’s most recent annual impairment assessment of its reporting units in the fourth quarter of 2023 determined that its goodwill was not impaired as the estimated fair values exceeded the carrying values. However, it is reasonably possible that future developments related to the interest or currency exchange rate environments; a shift in strategic initiatives; a deterioration in financial performance within a particular reporting unit; or significant changes in the composition of, or assumptions used in, the quantitative test for certain of the Company’s reporting units (such as an increase in risk-adjusted discount rates) could have a future material impact on one or more of the estimates and assumptions used to evaluate goodwill impairment. Additionally, a significant change in a merchant alliance business relationship or operating performance could result in a material goodwill impairment charge.
In connection with the Segment Realignment, the Company performed an interim goodwill impairment assessment in the first quarter of 2024 for the impacted reporting units, and determined that its goodwill was not impaired based on an assessment of various qualitative factors. Examples of qualitative factors that the Company assesses include its share price, its financial performance, market and competitive factors in its industry and other events specific to its reporting units. There is no accumulated goodwill impairment for the Company through September 30, 2024.
Foreign Currency
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency of the Company’s U.S.-based and certain foreign-based businesses. Where the functional currency differs from the U.S. dollar, assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in
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effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates during the reporting period. Gains and losses from foreign currency translation are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in determining net income for the reporting period.
Financial statements of subsidiaries located in highly inflationary economies outside of the U.S. are remeasured into U.S. dollars, and the foreign currency gains and losses from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities are reflected in the consolidated statements of income, rather than as foreign currency translation within accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets. The remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities in highly inflationary economies, including Argentina, resulted in foreign currency exchange losses of $22 million and $38 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $75 million and $88 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which is included within other expense, net in the consolidated statements of income.
To reduce exposure to changes in the value of the Company’s net investments in certain of its foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company uses fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts and foreign currency-denominated debt as economic hedges of its net investments in such foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses on the qualifying net investment hedge instruments are recorded as foreign currency translation, net of tax, within other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and will remain in accumulated other comprehensive loss within the consolidated balance sheets until the sale or complete liquidation of the underlying foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries.
Derivatives
Derivatives are entered into for periods consistent with related underlying exposures and are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability measured at fair value. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the hedged item affects earnings. If the derivative is designated as a net investment hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative, net of tax, are recorded in the foreign currency translation component of other comprehensive income (loss) until the sale or complete liquidation of the underlying net investment. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in the same line item as the changes in the fair value of the hedged item and recognized in the consolidated statements of income. To the extent a derivative is not designated as a hedge, changes in fair value are recognized in the consolidated statements of income. The Company’s policy is to enter into derivatives with creditworthy institutions and not to enter into such derivatives for speculative purposes.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The Company maintains frozen noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees in Europe and the U.S. Effective September 30, 2023, the Company terminated its United Kingdom (“U.K.”) and U.S. defined benefit pension plans. In March 2024, the Company entered into a group annuity insurance contract to provide for the administration of future payments to eligible plan participants of the terminated U.K. plan. In connection with the buy-in of this insurance policy, the plan’s projected benefit obligation was remeasured to the value of the group annuity insurance contract, resulting in an unrecognized loss, net of tax, of approximately $63 million recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss within the consolidated balance sheet.
Upon the settlement of the terminated plans, which is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company will fund an estimated plan termination liability shortfall for the U.S. defined benefit pension plans of $20 million and expects to recognize a net non-cash pre-tax pension settlement charge for the terminated U.S. and U.K. plans of approximately $140 million, which also includes the recognition of remaining net actuarial unrecognized losses recorded within accumulated other comprehensive loss. The amount of accrued vested benefits to be received by participants will not be impacted.
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Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net consists of interest expense primarily associated with the Company’s outstanding borrowings and finance lease obligations, as well as interest income primarily associated with the Company’s investment securities. Interest expense, net consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2024202320242023
Interest expense
$(339)$(268)$(904)$(715)
Interest income
13 10 32 23 
Interest expense, net
$(326)$(258)$(872)$(692)
2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”), which clarifies the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“Topic 820”), when measuring the fair value of an equity security subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of an equity security and introduces new disclosure requirements for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820. For public entities, ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The provisions within ASU 2022-03 are to be applied prospectively with any adjustments from the adoption recognized in earnings and disclosed on the date of adoption. The Company adopted ASU 2022-03 effective January 1, 2024, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”), which enhances and expands the current annual and interim requirements on segment information disclosures. Under the new disclosure requirements, entities will be required to disclose, on an annual and interim basis: significant segment expense categories and amounts for each reportable segment that are included in the reported measure of segment profit or loss and regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”); an aggregate amount and qualitative description of other segment items included in each reported measure of segment profit or loss for each reportable segment; measures of a segment’s profit or loss that are used by the CODM to assess segment performance and decide how to allocate resources; and disclosure of the title and position of the individual or the name of the group identified as the CODM. For public entities, the provisions within ASU 2023-07 are to be applied retrospectively for all comparative periods and are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently assessing its annual financial statement segment information disclosures in connection with the adoption of ASU 2023-07, effective for the year ending December 31, 2024.
In 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which establishes new income tax disclosure requirements in addition to modifying and eliminating certain existing requirements. ASU 2023-09 requires entities to consistently categorize and provide greater disaggregation of information within the income tax reconciliation to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature and magnitude of factors contributing to the difference between the effective and statutory tax rates. For public entities, the provisions within ASU 2023-09 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and for interim periods of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025. The Company is currently assessing the impact the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statement disclosures.
3. Revenue Recognition
The Company generates revenue from the delivery of processing, service and product solutions. Revenue is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer, and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer which may be at a point in time or over time.
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Disaggregation of Revenue
The Company’s operations are comprised of the Merchant and the Financial reportable segments. Additional information regarding the Company’s business segments is included in Note 20. The table below presents the Company’s revenue disaggregated by business line, including a reconciliation with its reportable segments. The Company’s disaggregation of revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 has been recast to reflect the Segment Realignment. The Company serves its global client base by working among its geographic teams across various regions, including the U.S. and Canada; Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”); Latin America (“LATAM”); and Asia Pacific (“APAC”). The majority of the Company’s revenue is earned domestically, with revenue generated within its EMEA, LATAM and APAC regions comprising approximately 15% of total revenue for each of the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and 15% and 14% of total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(In millions)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Revenue by Business Line
2024202320242023
Small Business$1,627 $1,492 $4,719 $4,201 
Enterprise558 478 1,563 1,410 
Processing284 289 850 850 
Total Merchant segment revenue
$2,469 $2,259 $7,132 $6,461 
Digital Payments
$987 $940 $2,894 $2,724 
Issuing
789 756 2,316 2,217 
Banking
636 606 1,866 1,829 
Total Financial segment revenue
$2,412 $2,302 $7,076 $6,770 
Corporate and Other$334 $312 $997 $945 
Total Revenue
$5,215 $4,873 $15,205 $14,176 
Contract Balances
The following table provides information about contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Contract assets$821 $754 
Contract liabilities1,025 1,011 
Contract assets, reported within other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets, primarily relate to customer discounts (contract incentives) where revenue is recognized and payment of consideration under the contract is contingent upon the transfer of services to a customer over the contractual period. Contract liabilities primarily relate to advance consideration received from customers (deferred revenue) for which transfer of control occurs, and therefore revenue is recognized, as services are provided. Contract balances are reported in a net contract asset or liability position on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. The Company recognized $659 million of revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 that was included in the contract liabilities balance at the beginning of the period.
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Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations
The following table includes estimated processing and services revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that were unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at September 30, 2024:
(In millions)
Year Ending December 31,
Remainder of 2024$632 
20252,283 
20261,739 
20271,226 
Thereafter1,412 
The Company applies the optional exemption under ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), and does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations for account- and transaction-based processing fees that qualify for recognition under the as-invoiced practical expedient. These multi-year contracts contain variable consideration for stand-ready performance obligations for which the exact quantity and mix of transactions to be processed are contingent upon the customer’s request. The Company also applies the optional exemptions under ASC 606 and does not disclose information for variable consideration that is a sales-based or usage-based royalty promised in exchange for a license of intellectual property or that is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation or to a wholly unsatisfied promise to transfer a distinct good or service in a series. The amounts disclosed above as remaining performance obligations consist primarily of fixed or monthly minimum processing fees and maintenance fees under contracts with an original expected duration of greater than one year.
4. Acquisitions and Dispositions
Acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Purchase price was allocated to the respective identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values at the date of acquisitions. The results of operations for the following acquired and divested businesses are included in the consolidated results of the Company from the respective dates of acquisition and through the respective dates of disposition. Pro forma information for these acquired businesses is not provided because they did not have a material effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the Company’s consolidated results of operations.
Acquisitions
On October 9, 2023, the Company acquired Skytef Solucões em Captura de Transações Ltda (“Skytef”), a distributor for independent software vendor partners and merchants of the Company’s Electronic Funds Transfer payments software. Skytef is included within the Merchant segment and expands the Company’s distribution network and point-of-sale applications. On November 1, 2023, the Company acquired Sled S.A. (“Sled”), a provider of instant payment solutions. Sled is included within the Merchant segment and expands the Company’s direct payment service capabilities. The Company acquired these businesses in Latin America for an aggregate purchase price, including hold-backs, of $17 million. The purchase price allocations for the Skytef and Sled acquisitions were finalized in the first quarter of 2024, and measurement period adjustments did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated statement of income.
Dispositions
On July 25, 2023, the Company sold its financial reconciliation business, which was reported within the Financial segment, for cash proceeds of $232 million. The Company recognized a pre-tax gain of $177 million on the sale, recorded within net gain on sale of businesses and other assets, with a related tax expense of $49 million recorded within the income tax provision, in the consolidated statement of income during the three months ended September 30, 2023. The pre-tax gain was comprised of the difference between the consideration received and the net carrying amount of the business, including $38 million of allocated goodwill and $13 million of other net assets, primarily consisting of trade accounts receivable and capitalized software.
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5. Intangible Assets
Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following:
(In millions)Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
September 30, 2024
Customer relationships$14,662 $8,444 $6,218 
Acquired software and technology1,951 1,120 831 
Trade names641 400 241 
Purchased software1,036 535 501 
Capitalized software and other intangibles3,863 1,332 2,531 
Total$22,153 $11,831 $10,322 
December 31, 2023
Customer relationships$14,669 $7,594 $7,075 
Acquired software and technology2,148 1,148 1,000 
Trade names641 356 285 
Purchased software1,087 520 567 
Capitalized software and other intangibles3,356 1,073 2,283 
Total$21,901 $10,691 $11,210 
Amortization expense associated with the above identifiable intangible assets was $566 million and $579 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $1.7 billion and $1.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
6. Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
The Company maintains investments in various affiliates that are accounted for as equity method investments, the most significant of which are related to the Company’s merchant alliances. The Company’s share of net income or loss from these investments is reported within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates and the related tax expense or benefit is reported within the income tax provision in the consolidated statements of income. The Company reviews its equity method investments each reporting period for indications of an other-than-temporary decline in value, including significant changes in business relationships with merchant alliances. A decline in value of an equity method investment determined to be other-than-temporary is recorded as a current-period impairment charge within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates in the consolidated statements of income. The estimated fair values of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated merchant alliances assume a continuation beyond the existing contractual term. A renewal of certain of the merchant alliance agreements beyond the current contractual term is not solely within the Company’s control.
Merchant Alliances
The Company maintains ownership interests in various merchant alliances. A merchant alliance is an agreement between the Company and a financial institution that combines the processing capabilities and management expertise of the Company with the visibility and distribution channel of the financial institution. A merchant alliance acquires credit and debit card transactions from merchants. The Company provides processing and other services to the alliance and charges fees to the alliance based on contractual pricing (see Note 19).
The Company maintains a 40% ownership interest in the Wells Fargo Merchant Services merchant alliance (“WFMS”), which is accounted for as an equity method investment. The Company acquired its ownership, at fair value, in WFMS through its 2019 acquisition of First Data Corporation. In the third quarter of 2024, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) provided the Company a notice of non-renewal for WFMS. Upon expiration of the merchant alliance, effective April 1, 2025, the Company expects to receive a cash payment or assets equal to the fair value of its share of WFMS, as determined in accordance with an agreed upon contractual valuation and separation process.
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The Company recorded a $570 million non-cash impairment as a result of an other-than-temporary decline in the carrying value of its equity method investment in WFMS within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates and the related tax benefit within the income tax provision in the consolidated statement of income in the third quarter of 2024. The impairment was based on the Company’s estimate of the fair value of its portion of WFMS, and is subject to further adjustments upon completion of the valuation process agreed to by the Company and Wells Fargo and additional information received throughout the final valuation process. The Company’s estimated fair value of WFMS was determined using an income valuation approach, which required estimates of the discount and tax rates; future expected net cash flows, including customer growth and attrition rates, and indirect expenses of WFMS; and other future events that are judgmental in nature, reflecting the risks inherent in future cash flows. The fair value measurements were primarily based on significant inputs that were not observable in the market and thus represented a Level 3 measurement of the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements.
The Company’s investment in its merchant alliances was $1.3 billion and $1.9 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and is reported within investments in unconsolidated affiliates in the consolidated balance sheets.
Other Equity Investments
The Company also maintains investments, over which it does not have significant influence, in various equity securities without a readily determinable fair value. Such investments totaled $137 million and $156 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and are primarily included within other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company reviews these investments each reporting period to determine whether an impairment or observable price change for the investment has occurred. To the extent such events or changes occur, the Company evaluates the fair value compared to its cost basis in the investment. Gains or losses from a sale of these investments or a change in fair value are included within other expense, net in the consolidated statements of income for the period. Adjustments made to the values recorded for certain equity securities and net gains from sales of equity securities were $2 million and $29 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and were not significant during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
7. Derivatives and Hedging Instruments
In order to limit exposure to risk, the Company maintains derivative instruments with creditworthy institutions to hedge against changing interest rates and foreign currency rate fluctuations. The Company utilizes forward exchange contracts, fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts and other non-derivative hedging instruments to manage such risk. The Company has designated these instruments as cash flow hedges, net investment hedges, or fair value hedges, as further described below. Derivative instruments maintained by the Company are measured on a recurring basis and are recorded at fair value either as an asset or liability in the consolidated balance sheets (see Note 8).
Cash Flow Hedges
The Company maintains forward exchange contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, to hedge foreign currency exposure to the Indian Rupee. The notional amount of these derivatives was $451 million and $443 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Based on the amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2024, the Company estimates that it will recognize gains of approximately $1 million in cost of processing and services during the next twelve months as foreign exchange forward contracts settle.
The Company previously entered into treasury lock agreements (“Treasury Locks”), designated as cash flow hedges to manage exposure to fluctuations in benchmark interest rates in anticipation of the issuance of fixed rate debt in connection with the acquisition and refinancing of certain indebtedness of First Data Corporation and its subsidiaries. In 2019, concurrent with the issuance of U.S dollar-denominated senior notes, the Treasury Locks were settled resulting in a loss, net of income taxes, and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss that is being amortized to earnings over the terms of the originally forecast interest payments. The unamortized balance recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the Treasury Locks was $105 million and $116 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Based on the amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2024, the Company estimates that it will recognize approximately $13 million in net interest expense during the next twelve months related to settled interest rate hedge contracts.
Net Investment Hedges
To reduce exposure to changes in the value of the Company’s net investments in certain of its foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company uses fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts and foreign currency-denominated debt as economic hedges of its net investments in such foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries.
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The aggregate notional amount of the fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts were as follows:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Currency
Euros
475 400 
Singapore Dollars
841 751 
Canadian Dollars253  
These fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swaps have been designated as net investment hedges to hedge a portion of the Company’s net investment in certain subsidiaries whose functional currencies are the Euro, Singapore Dollar, and Canadian Dollar. The Company has also designated certain of its Euro- and British Pound-denominated senior notes and Euro commercial paper notes as net investment hedges to hedge a portion of its net investment in certain subsidiaries whose functional currencies are the Euro and the British Pound.
Foreign currency transaction gains or losses on the qualifying net investment hedge instruments are recorded as foreign currency translation within other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and will remain in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets until the sale or complete liquidation of the underlying foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries.
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net of income tax, related to net investment hedges that were recorded as foreign currency translation within other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2024202320242023
Cross-currency rate swap contracts
$(33)$4 $(17)$(3)
Foreign currency-denominated debt
(134)123 (33)9 
The Company recorded income tax impacts of $56 million and $(42) million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $17 million and $(2) million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, in other comprehensive income (loss) from the translation of foreign currency-denominated senior notes, Euro commercial paper notes and cross-currency rate swap contracts.
Fair Value Hedges
The Company maintains fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts, designated as fair value hedges, to mitigate the spot foreign exchange rate risk on the principal amount of its British Pound-denominated 2.250% senior notes due in July 2025, as well as on the principal amount of a Euro-denominated intercompany note.
The aggregate notional amount of the fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts were as follows:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Currency
British Pounds
525 525 
Euros
157 157 
Net changes in the fair value of the cross-currency rate swaps ($33 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024), along with the offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged notes, attributable to fluctuations in the respective foreign currency spot rates are recognized in other expense, net within the consolidated statements of income.
8. Fair Value Measurements
The fair values of cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, other current assets, settlement assets and obligations, accounts payable, and client deposits approximate their respective carrying values due to the short period of time to maturity. Derivative instruments maintained by the Company (see Note 7) are measured on a recurring basis based on foreign currency spot rates and forwards quoted by banks and foreign currency dealers and are marked to market each period. Contingent consideration related to certain of the Company’s acquisitions is estimated using the present value of a probability-weighted assessment approach based on the likelihood of achieving the earn-out criteria. The Company’s obligation to purchase a redeemable
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noncontrolling interest in one of its existing merchant alliance joint ventures (see Note 11) is measured at the estimated fair value of the minority interest. This obligation will be settled at a future date through the distribution of certain merchant contracts to the minority partner. The fair value of the Company’s contingent liability for current expected credit losses associated with its debt guarantees, as further described below, is estimated based on assumptions of future risk of default and the corresponding level of credit losses at the time of default.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following:
Fair Value
(In millions)ClassificationFair Value HierarchySeptember 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Assets
Forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesPrepaid expenses and other current assetsLevel 2$1 $2 
Cross-currency rate swap contract designated as fair value hedgePrepaid expenses and other current assetsLevel 231  
Cross-currency rate swap contract designated as fair value hedgeOther long-term assetsLevel 2 3 
Liabilities
Cross-currency rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedgesAccounts payable and other current liabilitiesLevel 2$2 $ 
Cross-currency rate swap contracts designated as net investment hedgesAccounts payable and other current liabilitiesLevel 227  
Cross-currency rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedgesOther long-term liabilitiesLevel 22 1 
Cross-currency rate swap contracts designated as net investment hedgesOther long-term liabilitiesLevel 257 61 
Contingent considerationAccounts payable and other current liabilitiesLevel 3 2 
Obligation to purchase redeemable noncontrolling interestAccounts payable and other current liabilities
Level 3
95  
Contingent debt guarantee Other long-term liabilitiesLevel 317 23 
Debt
The Company’s senior notes are recorded at amortized cost but measured at fair value for disclosure purposes. The estimated fair value of senior notes was based on matrix pricing which considers readily observable inputs of comparable securities (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy). The carrying value of the Company’s foreign lines of credit, commercial paper notes and revolving credit facility borrowings approximates fair value as these instruments have variable interest rates and the Company has not experienced any change to its credit ratings (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy). The estimated fair value of total debt, excluding finance leases and other financing obligations, was $24.1 billion and $21.6 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and the carrying value was $24.3 billion and $22.2 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Debt Guarantee Arrangements
The Company maintains noncontrolling ownership interests in Sagent M&C, LLC and defi SOLUTIONS Group, LLC (collectively the “Lending Joint Ventures”), which are accounted for under the equity method. The Lending Joint Ventures maintain variable-rate term loan facilities with aggregate outstanding borrowings of $426 million in senior unsecured debt at September 30, 2024 and variable-rate revolving credit facilities with an aggregate borrowing capacity of $83 million with a syndicate of banks, which mature in April 2027. There were $20 million of aggregate outstanding borrowings on the revolving credit facilities at September 30, 2024. The Company has guaranteed the debt of the Lending Joint Ventures.
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The Company maintains liabilities for its obligations to perform over the term of its debt guarantee arrangements with the Lending Joint Ventures, which are reported within other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company has provided aggregate guarantees of $509 million associated with the debt of the Lending Joint Ventures and is entitled to receive a defined fee in exchange for its guarantee of this indebtedness. The Company has not made any payments under the guarantees, nor has it been called upon to do so, and does not anticipate that the Lending Joint Ventures will fail to fulfill their debt obligations.
The non-contingent component of the Company’s debt guarantee arrangements is recorded at amortized cost, but measured at fair value for disclosure purposes. The carrying value of the Company’s non-contingent liability of $24 million and $31 million approximates the fair value at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively (Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy). Such guarantees will be amortized in future periods over the contractual term of the debt. The contingent component of the Company’s debt guarantee arrangements represents the current expected credit losses to which the Company is exposed. The amount of the liability, as reflected within the table above, is estimated based on certain financial metrics of the Lending Joint Ventures and historical industry data, which is used to develop assumptions of the likelihood the guaranteed parties will default and the level of credit losses in the event a default occurs. The Company recognized $4 million and $2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $13 million and $7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, within other expense, net in its consolidated statements of income related to its release from risk under the non-contingent guarantees as well as a change in the provision of estimated credit losses associated with the indebtedness of the Lending Joint Ventures.
Other Non-Financial Assets
Certain of the Company’s non-financial assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, including property and equipment, lease right-of-use assets, equity securities without a readily determinable fair value, goodwill and other intangible assets, and are subject to fair value adjustment in certain circumstances (see Note 6).
9. Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities consisted of the following:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Trade accounts payable$483 $449 
Client deposits984 931 
Transferable federal tax credits (see Note 15)
337 804 
Accrued compensation and benefits303 344 
Accrued taxes267 203 
Accrued interest183 298 
Accrued payment network fees276 232 
Operating lease liabilities109 118 
Accrued professional fees114 96 
Obligation to purchase redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 11)
95  
Other accrued expenses1,010 880 
Total$4,161 $4,355 
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10. Debt
The Company’s debt consisted of the following:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Short-term and current maturities of long-term debt:
Foreign lines of credit$868 $442 
Finance lease and other financing obligations332 313 
Total short-term and current maturities of long-term debt$1,200 $755 
Long-term debt:
2.750% senior notes due July 2024
$ $2,000 
3.850% senior notes due June 2025
900 900 
2.250% senior notes due July 2025 (British Pound-denominated)
704 672 
3.200% senior notes due July 2026
2,000 2,000 
5.150% senior notes due March 2027
750  
2.250% senior notes due June 2027
1,000 1,000 
1.125% senior notes due July 2027 (Euro-denominated)
559 555 
5.450% senior notes due March 2028
900 900 
5.375% senior notes due August 2028
700 700 
4.200% senior notes due October 2028
1,000 1,000 
3.500% senior notes due July 2029
3,000 3,000 
4.750% senior notes due March 2030
850  
2.650% senior notes due June 2030
1,000 1,000 
1.625% senior notes due July 2030 (Euro-denominated)
559 555 
5.350% senior notes due March 2031
500  
4.500% senior notes due May 2031 (Euro-denominated)
894 889 
3.000% senior notes due July 2031 (British Pound-denominated)
704 672 
5.600% senior notes due March 2033
900 900 
5.625% senior notes due August 2033
1,300 1,300 
5.450% senior notes due March 2034
750  
5.150% senior notes due August 2034
900  
4.400% senior notes due July 2049
2,000 2,000 
U.S. dollar commercial paper notes317 418 
Euro commercial paper notes1,329 1,321 
Revolving credit facility70 74 
Unamortized discount and deferred financing costs(160)(145)
Finance lease and other financing obligations659 652 
Total long-term debt$24,085 $22,363 
The Company was in compliance with all financial debt covenants during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Senior Notes
On August 12, 2024, the Company completed the public offering and issuance of $1.75 billion of senior notes, comprised of $850 million aggregate principal amount of 4.750% senior notes due in March 2030 and $900 million aggregate principal amount of 5.150% senior notes due in August 2034. Interest on these senior notes is paid semi-annually. The Company used the net proceeds from this senior notes offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of a portion of the Company’s commercial paper notes and for share repurchases.
On March 4, 2024, the Company completed the public offering and issuance of $2.0 billion of senior notes, comprised of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.150% senior notes due in March 2027, $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.350% senior notes due in March 2031 and $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.450% senior notes due in March
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2034. Interest on these senior notes is paid semi-annually. The Company used the net proceeds from this senior notes offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of a portion of the Company’s commercial paper notes and for share repurchases, and in July 2024, the repayment of a portion of its 2.750% senior notes.
At September 30, 2024, the 3.850% senior notes due in June 2025 and 2.250% senior notes due in July 2025 were classified in the consolidated balance sheet as long-term, as the Company has the intent to refinance this debt on a long-term basis, and the ability to do so under its revolving credit facility.
The indentures governing these senior notes contain covenants that, among other matters, limit (i) the Company’s ability to consolidate or merge with or into, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of its properties and assets to, another person, (ii) the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to create or assume liens, and (iii) the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to engage in sale and leaseback transactions. The Company may, at its option, redeem these senior notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time at the applicable redemption price.
Commercial Paper
The Company maintains unsecured U.S. dollar and Euro commercial paper programs. From time to time, the Company may issue under these programs U.S. dollar commercial paper with maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issuance and Euro commercial paper with maturities of up to 183 days from the date of issuance. Outstanding borrowings under the U.S. dollar program were $317 million and $418 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, with weighted average interest rates of 4.933% and 5.454%, respectively. Outstanding borrowings under the Euro program were $1.3 billion at both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, with weighted average interest rates of 3.629% and 4.029%, respectively. The Company intends to maintain available capacity under its revolving credit facility, as described below, in an amount at least equal to the aggregate outstanding borrowings under its commercial paper programs. Outstanding borrowings under the commercial paper programs are classified in the consolidated balance sheets as long-term as the Company has the intent to refinance this commercial paper on a long-term basis through the continued issuance of new commercial paper upon maturity, and the Company also has the ability to refinance such commercial paper under its revolving credit facility.
Revolving Credit Facility
The Company maintains a senior unsecured multicurrency revolving credit facility, which matures in June 2027 and provides for a maximum aggregate principal amount of availability of $6.0 billion. Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at a variable base rate, determined by the term and currency of the borrowing, plus a specified margin based on the Company’s long-term debt rating. Outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility were $70 million and $74 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, with corresponding interest rates of 5.970% and 6.450%, respectively. The credit facility also requires the Company to pay a facility fee based on the aggregate commitments in effect under the agreement from time to time. The credit facility contains various restrictions and covenants that require the Company to, among other things, limit its consolidated indebtedness as of the end of each fiscal quarter to no more than 3.75 times the Company’s consolidated net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash charges and expenses and certain other adjustments during the period of four fiscal quarters then ended, subject to certain exceptions.

Foreign Lines of Credit
The Company maintains various short-term lines of credit and other borrowing arrangements with foreign banks and alliance partners primarily to fund merchant settlement advances associated with operations in Latin America, including an annually renewable term loan facility to fund settlement advance cash payments in Brazil. This term loan has a notional value of 514 million Brazilian real ($95 million USD equivalent) at September 30, 2024 and bears interest at a variable Certificado de Depósito Interbancário (CDI) Rate, plus a specified margin per annum. In February 2024, this term loan facility was amended, which amendment extended its maturity date to April 2025 and decreased the specified margin to 1.25% per annum.
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The following table provides a summary of the outstanding borrowings and weighted average interest rates of the Company’s foreign lines of credit and other borrowing arrangements by country:
Outstanding Borrowings (in millions)
Weighted-Average Interest Rate
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Argentina
$635 $208 43.775 %121.581 %
Brazil
109 123 11.663 %13.500 %
Uruguay
52 55 10.061 %11.125 %
Other
72 56 5.061 %4.912 %
Total
$868 $442 34.503 %63.060 %
11. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
The minority partner in one of the Company’s existing merchant alliance joint ventures maintained a redeemable noncontrolling 1% interest which was presented outside of equity and carried at its estimated redemption value. The minority partner was entitled to a contractually determined share of the entity’s income, and the joint venture agreement contained redemption features whereby the interest held by the minority partner was redeemable either (i) at the option of the holder or (ii) upon the occurrence of an event that is not solely within the Company’s control.
Effective June 2024, the Company and the merchant alliance joint venture minority partner mutually agreed to terminate the joint venture agreement on September 1, 2024. Under the provisions of the separation agreement, the Company redeemed the minority partner’s membership interest in exchange for a future distribution of certain merchant contracts. The redeemable noncontrolling interest was adjusted to reflect the estimated redemption value, with a corresponding adjustment recorded to additional paid-in capital (see Notes 8 and 12). Additionally, as the redeemable noncontrolling interest is now mandatorily redeemable, the Company’s obligation to satisfy the purchase of the interest has been reclassified as a current liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet (see Note 9). The Company maintains an ongoing relationship with the former minority partner to provide processing and other support services following the termination of the joint venture agreement.
The following table presents a summary of the redeemable noncontrolling interest activity during the nine months ended September 30:
(In millions)20242023
Balance at beginning of period$161 $161 
Distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest
(13)(19)
Share of income13 19 
Adjustment to estimated redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest(66) 
Reclassification to current liability
(95) 
Balance at end of period$ $161 
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12. Equity
The following tables provide changes in equity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Number of SharesAmount
(In millions)Common SharesTreasury SharesCommon StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Equity
Balance at June 30, 2024784 207 $8 $23,014 $(1,197)$22,073 $(15,744)$624 $28,778 
Net income564 7 571 
Other comprehensive income241 21 262 
Share-based compensation88 88 
Shares issued under stock plans(1)(99)64 (35)
Purchases of treasury stock8 (1,261)(1,261)
Balance at September 30, 2024784 214 $8 $23,003 $(956)$22,637 $(16,941)$652 $28,403 
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
Number of SharesAmount
(In millions)Common Shares
Treasury Shares
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockTotal Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at June 30, 2023784 173 $8 $22,988 $(900)$18,622 $(10,727)$725 $30,716 
Net income (1)
952 11 963 
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests (2)
(2)(2)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiary (3)
6(65)(59)
Other comprehensive loss(266)(17)(283)
Share-based compensation76 76 
Shares issued under stock plans
(14)19 5 
Purchases of treasury stock9 (1,191)(1,191)
Balance at September 30, 2023784 182 $8 $23,056 $(1,166)$19,574 $(11,899)$652 $30,225 
(1)The total net income presented in equity for the three months ended September 30, 2023 is different than the amount presented in the consolidated statement of income due to the net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $6 million not included in equity.
(2)The total distributions presented in equity for the three months ended September 30, 2023 excludes $6 million in distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity.
(3)The Company acquired the remaining 49% ownership interest in European Merchant Services B.V., a Netherlands-based merchant acceptance business, during the three months ended September 30, 2023. The Company previously held a majority controlling financial interest in this consolidated subsidiary.
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Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Number of SharesAmount
(In millions)Common SharesTreasury SharesCommon StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Equity
Balance at December 31, 2023784 190 $8 $23,103 $(783)$20,444 $(12,915)$651 $30,508 
Net income (1)
2,193 26 2,219 
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests (2)
(28)(28)
Change in estimated redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 11)
66 66 
Other comprehensive (loss) income(173)3 (170)
Share-based compensation273 273 
Shares issued under stock plans
(4)(439)261 (178)
Purchases of treasury stock28 (4,287)(4,287)
Balance at September 30, 2024784 214 $8 $23,003 $(956)$22,637 $(16,941)$652 $28,403 
(1)The total net income presented in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is different than the amount presented in the consolidated statement of income due to the net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $13 million not included in equity.
(2)The total distributions presented in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 excludes $13 million in distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity.
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
Number of SharesAmount
(In millions)Common Shares
Treasury Shares
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockTotal Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at December 31, 2022784 154 $8 $23,011 $(1,189)$17,376 $(8,378)$699 $31,527 
Net income (1)
2,198 23 2,221 
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests (2)
(3)(3)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiary (3)
6(65)(59)
Other comprehensive income (loss)23 (2)21 
Share-based compensation275 275 
Shares issued under stock plans
(3)(236)163 (73)
Purchases of treasury stock31 (3,684)(3,684)
Balance at September 30, 2023784 182 $8 $23,056 $(1,166)$19,574 $(11,899)$652 $30,225 
(1)The total net income presented in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is different than the amount presented in the consolidated statement of income due to the net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $19 million not included in equity.
(2)The total distributions presented in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 excludes $19 million in distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity.
(3)The Company acquired the remaining 49% ownership interest in European Merchant Services B.V., a Netherlands-based merchant acceptance business, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The Company previously held a majority controlling financial interest in this consolidated subsidiary.
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13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of income taxes, consisted of the following:
(In millions)DerivativesForeign
Currency
Translation
Pension PlansTotal
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Balance at June 30, 2024$(72)$(1,029)$(96)$(1,197)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(6)245  239 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 2   2 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(4)245  241 
Balance at September 30, 2024$(76)$(784)$(96)$(956)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance at June 30, 2023$(91)$(789)$(20)$(900)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications5 (286) (281)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss5 10  15 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)10 (276) (266)
Balance at September 30, 2023$(81)$(1,065)$(20)$(1,166)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Balance at December 31, 2023$(78)$(688)$(17)$(783)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (see Note 1)(4)(96)(79)(179)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss6   6 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)2 (96)(79)(173)
Balance at September 30, 2024$(76)$(784)$(96)$(956)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance at December 31, 2022$(103)$(1,064)$(22)$(1,189)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications11 (11)2 2 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss11 10  21 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)22 (1)2 23 
Balance at September 30, 2023$(81)$(1,065)$(20)$(1,166)
14. Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognized $88 million and $76 million of share-based compensation expense during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $273 million and $275 million of share-based compensation expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company’s share-based compensation awards are typically granted in the first quarter of the year, and may also occur throughout the year in conjunction with acquisitions of businesses. At September 30, 2024, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost for restricted stock units and awards, performance share units, and unvested stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, of $412 million is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years.
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A summary of restricted stock unit, restricted stock award and performance share unit activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is as follows:
Restricted Stock Units and AwardsPerformance Share Units
Shares
(In thousands)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueShares
(In thousands)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Units and awards - December 31, 2023
5,419 $103.11 3,219 $104.09 
Granted2,243 149.78 334 173.06 
Forfeited(333)119.63 (512)102.44 
Vested(2,446)103.54 (1,052)102.06 
Units and awards - September 30, 2024
4,883 $123.04 1,989 $115.23 
A summary of stock option activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is as follows:
Shares
(In thousands)
Weighted-Average Exercise PriceWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions)
Stock options outstanding - December 31, 20233,865 $72.36 
Granted  
Forfeited(10)108.15 
Exercised(2,153)58.48 
Stock options outstanding - September 30, 20241,702 $89.69 4.33$153 
Stock options exercisable - September 30, 20241,702 $89.69 4.33$153 
15. Income Taxes
The Company’s income tax provision and effective income tax rate were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2024202320242023
Income tax provision$74 $239 $448 $544 
Effective income tax rate5.8 %19.8 %13.5 %19.5 %
The income tax provision as a percentage of income before income taxes and loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates was 5.8% and 19.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 13.5% and 19.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The effective income tax rate as a percentage of income before income taxes and loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 included a deferred tax benefit of $142 million recorded within the income tax provision associated with a non-cash impairment charge of $570 million recorded within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates.
Pursuant to provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act, the Company has purchased transferable federal tax credits from various counterparties. Such federal tax credits were purchased at negotiated discounts, resulting in an income tax benefit. Receivables associated with transferable federal tax credits are recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets, and amounts owed to counterparties for the purchased credits are recorded within accounts payable and other current liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The Company’s potential liability for unrecognized tax benefits before interest and penalties was approximately $88 million at September 30, 2024. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that the liability for unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by up to $5 million over the next twelve months as a result of possible closure of tax audits, audit settlements, and the lapse of the statutes of limitations in various jurisdictions.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s U.S. federal income tax return for 2023, and tax returns in certain states and foreign jurisdictions for 2017 through 2023, remain subject to examination by taxing authorities.
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16. Shares Used in Computing Net Income Per Share Attributable to Fiserv, Inc.
The computation of shares used in calculating basic and diluted net income per share is as follows:
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2024202320242023
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the calculation of net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share - basic
573.7 606.2 582.5 616.2 
Common stock equivalents3.2 4.1 3.2 4.1 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the calculation of net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share - diluted
576.9 610.3 585.7 620.3 
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, stock options for 140,193 and 948,973 shares, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of weighted-average outstanding shares - diluted because their impact was anti-dilutive. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, stock options excluded from the calculation of weighted-average outstanding shares - diluted were not significant.
17. Cash Flow Information
Supplemental cash flow information consisted of the following:
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)20242023
Interest paid$983 $703 
Net income taxes paid
1,015 966 
Treasury stock purchases settled after the balance sheet date39 6 
Software obtained under financing arrangements96 175 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities - operating leases74 69 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities - finance leases197 242 
18. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation and Legislative Matters
In the normal course of business, the Company or its subsidiaries are named as defendants in lawsuits in which claims are asserted against the Company. The Company maintained an accrual of $29 million and $32 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to its various legal proceedings, primarily associated with the Company’s merchant acquiring business and certain tax matters. The Company’s estimate of the possible range of exposure for various legal proceedings in excess of amounts accrued is $0 million to approximately $110 million. In the opinion of management, the liabilities, if any, which may ultimately result from such legal proceedings are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Electronic Payments Transactions
In connection with the Company’s processing of electronic payments transactions, which are separate and distinct from the settlement payment transactions described in Note 1, funds received from subscribers are invested from the time the Company collects the funds until payments are made to the applicable recipients. These subscriber funds are invested in short-term, highly liquid investments. Subscriber funds, which are not included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, can fluctuate significantly based on consumer bill payment and debit card activity and totaled $677 million and $3.5 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Indemnifications and Warranties
The Company may indemnify its clients from certain costs resulting from claims of patent, copyright or trademark infringement associated with its clients’ use of the Company’s products or services. The Company may also warrant to clients that its products and services will operate in accordance with identified specifications. From time to time, in connection with sales of businesses, the Company agrees to indemnify the buyers of such businesses for liabilities associated with the businesses that are
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sold. Payments, net of recoveries, under such indemnification or warranty provisions were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
19. Related Party Transactions
Merchant Alliances
A portion of the Company’s business is conducted through merchant alliances between the Company and financial institutions (see Note 6). A merchant alliance is an agreement between the Company and a financial institution that combines the processing capabilities and management expertise of the Company with the visibility and distribution channel of the financial institution. A merchant alliance acquires credit and debit card transactions from merchants. The Company provides processing and other services to the alliance and charges fees to the alliance based on contractual pricing.
To the extent the Company maintains a controlling financial interest in an alliance, the alliance’s financial statements are consolidated with those of the Company and the related processing fees are treated as an intercompany transaction and eliminated in consolidation. To the extent the Company has significant influence in, but not control of, an alliance, the Company uses the equity method to account for its investment in the alliance. As a result, the processing and other service fees charged to merchant alliances accounted for under the equity method are recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of income primarily as processing and services revenue. Such fees totaled $36 million and $44 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $113 million and $135 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. No directors or officers of the Company have ownership interests in any of the alliances. The formation of each of these alliances generally involves the Company and the financial institution contributing contracts with merchants to the alliance and a cash payment from one owner to the other to achieve the desired ownership percentage for each. The Company and the financial institution enter into a long-term processing service agreement, which governs the Company’s provision of transaction processing services to the alliance. The Company had approximately $26 million and $38 million of amounts due from unconsolidated merchant alliances included within trade accounts receivable, net in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Share Repurchase
On August 7, 2023, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement with ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P., an affiliate of which employed a member of the Company’s board of directors, to repurchase 4.1 million shares of the Company’s common stock for $121.98 per share in a privately negotiated transaction for an aggregate purchase price of $500 million. The repurchase was effected pursuant to an existing repurchase authorization for up to 75.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock approved by the Company’s board of directors on February 22, 2023. The share repurchase was completed on August 8, 2023, and the fair value of the repurchased shares of Company common stock was recorded to treasury stock during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
20. Business Segment Information
Following the Segment Realignment (see Note 1), the Company’s operations are comprised of the Merchant segment and the Financial segment. The businesses in the Merchant segment provide commerce-enabling products and services to companies of all sizes around the world. These products and services include merchant acquiring and digital commerce services; mobile payment services; security and fraud protection solutions; stored-value solutions; and pay-by-bank solutions. The businesses within the Merchant segment consist of the following:
Small Business – provides products and services to small businesses and independent software vendors, including Clover®, the Company's point-of-sale integrated commerce operating system for small business clients
Enterprise – provides products and services to large businesses, including CaratSM, the Company's integrated commerce operating system for enterprise clients
Processing – provides products and services to financial institutions, joint ventures, and other third party resellers which have direct relationships with merchants
The Company distributes the products and services in the Merchant segment businesses through a variety of channels, including direct sales teams, strategic partnerships with agent sales forces, independent software vendors, financial institutions and other strategic partners in the form of joint venture alliances, revenue sharing alliances and referral agreements.
The businesses in the Financial segment provide products and services to financial institution, corporate and public sector clients across the world, enabling the processing of customer loan and deposit accounts, digital payments and card transactions. The businesses within the Financial segment consist of the following:
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Digital Payments provides debit card processing services; debit network services; security and fraud protection products; bill payment; person-to-person payments; and account-to-account transfers
Issuing provides credit card processing services; prepaid card processing services; card production services; print services; government payment processing; and student loan processing
Banking provides customer loan and deposit account processing; digital banking; financial and risk management; professional services and consulting; and check processing

Corporate and Other supports the reportable segments described above, and consists of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, unallocated corporate expenses and other activities that are not considered when management evaluates segment performance, such as gains or losses on sales of businesses, certain assets or investments; costs associated with acquisition and divestiture activity; certain services revenue associated with various dispositions; and postage reimbursements.
Operating results for each segment were as follows:
Reportable Segments
(In millions)MerchantFinancialCorporate
and Other
Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Processing and services revenue$2,198 $2,036 $3 $4,237 
Product revenue271 376 331 978 
Total revenue$2,469 $2,412 $334 $5,215 
Operating income (loss)$931 $1,143 $(472)$1,602 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Processing and services revenue$1,971 $2,032 $5 $4,008 
Product revenue288 270 307 865 
Total revenue$2,259 $2,302 $312 $4,873 
Operating income (loss)$786 $1,079 $(362)$1,503 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Processing and services revenue$6,340 $6,024 $13 $12,377 
Product revenue792 1,052 984 2,828 
Total revenue$7,132 $7,076 $997 $15,205 
Operating income (loss)$2,582 $3,244 $(1,615)$4,211 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Processing and services revenue$5,638 $5,949 $18 $11,605 
Product revenue823 821 927 2,571 
Total revenue$6,461 $6,770 $945 $14,176 
Operating income (loss)$2,123 $3,050 $(1,605)$3,568 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report contains “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those that express a plan, belief, expectation, estimation, anticipation, intent, contingency, future development, outlook, or similar expression, and can generally be identified as forward-looking because they include words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “could,” “should,” “confident,” “likely,” “plan,” or words of similar meaning. Statements that describe our future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements in this report involve significant risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors, both foreseen and unforeseen, could cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations. The factors that may affect our results include, among others, the following: our ability to compete effectively against new and existing competitors and to continue to introduce competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis; changes in customer demand for our products and services; the ability of our technology to keep pace with a rapidly evolving marketplace; the success of our merchant alliances, some of which we do not control; the impact of a security breach or operational failure in our business, including disruptions caused by other participants in the global financial system; losses due to chargebacks, refunds or returns as a result of fraud or the failure of our vendors and merchants to satisfy their obligations; changes in local, regional, national and international economic or political conditions, including those resulting from heightened inflation, rising interest rates, a recession, bank failures, or intensified international hostilities, and the impact they may have on us and our employees, clients, vendors, supply chain, operations and sales; the effect of proposed and enacted legislative and regulatory actions affecting us or the financial services industry as a whole; our ability to comply with government regulations and applicable card association and network rules; the protection and validity of intellectual property rights; the outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings; our ability to successfully identify, complete and integrate acquisitions, and to realize the anticipated benefits associated with the same; the impact of our strategic initiatives; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; volatility and disruptions in financial markets that may impact our ability to access preferred sources of financing and the terms on which we are able to obtain financing or increase our costs of borrowing; adverse impacts from currency exchange rates or currency controls; changes in corporate tax and interest rates; and other factors identified in "Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at http://www.sec.gov. You should consider these factors carefully in evaluating forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report.
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is provided as a supplement to our unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes to help provide an understanding of our financial condition, the changes in our financial condition and our results of operations. Our discussion is organized as follows:
Overview. This section contains background information on our company and the products and services that we provide, acquisitions and dispositions, and the trends affecting our industry in order to provide context for management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations.
Changes in critical accounting policies and estimates. This section contains a discussion of changes since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 in the accounting policies that we believe are important to our financial condition and results of operations and that require judgment and estimates on the part of management in their application.
Results of operations. This section contains an analysis of our results of operations presented in the accompanying unaudited consolidated statements of income by comparing the results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 to the comparable periods in 2023.
Liquidity and capital resources. This section provides an analysis of our cash flows and a discussion of our outstanding debt at September 30, 2024.
Overview
Company Background
We are a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions. We serve clients around the globe, including merchants, banks, credit unions, other financial institutions, corporate and public sector clients. We help clients
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achieve best-in-class results through a commitment to innovation and excellence in areas including account processing and digital banking solutions; card issuer processing and network services; payments; e-commerce; merchant acquiring and processing; and the Clover® cloud-based point-of-sale (“POS”) and business management platform. Most of the products and services we provide are necessary for our clients to operate their businesses and are therefore non-discretionary in nature. We serve our global client base by working among our geographic teams across various regions, including the United States of America (“U.S.”) and Canada; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Latin America; and Asia Pacific.
We aspire to move money and information in a way that moves the world. Our purpose is to deliver superior value for our clients through leading technology, targeted innovation and excellence in everything we do. We are focused on driving growth and creating value by assembling a high-performing and diverse team, integrating our solutions, delivering operational excellence, allocating capital in a disciplined manner, including share repurchase and merger and acquisition activity, and delivering breakthrough innovation. Our long-term focus is to meet our financial commitments; continue to build high-quality revenue; deepen client relationships with an emphasis on digital solutions and value-added services; deliver innovation and integration enabling differentiated value for our clients; and generate integration value, including cost and revenue synergies from acquisitions.
Effective in the first quarter of 2024, we realigned our reportable segments to correspond with changes in our business designed to further enhance operational performance in the delivery of our integrated portfolio of products and solutions to our financial institution clients (the “Segment Realignment”). Our new reportable segments are the Merchant Solutions (“Merchant”) segment and the Financial Solutions (“Financial”) segment. Segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 have been recast to reflect the Segment Realignment.
The businesses in the Merchant segment provide commerce-enabling products and services to companies of all sizes around the world. These products and services include merchant acquiring and digital commerce services; mobile payment services; security and fraud protection solutions; stored-value solutions; and pay-by-bank solutions. The businesses within the Merchant segment consist of the following:
Small Business – provides products and services to small businesses and independent software vendors, including Clover®, our point-of-sale integrated commerce operating system for small business clients
Enterprise – provides products and services to large businesses, including CaratSM, our integrated commerce operating system for enterprise clients
Processing – provides products and services to financial institutions, joint ventures, and other third party resellers which have direct relationships with merchants
We distribute the products and services in the Merchant segment businesses through a variety of channels, including direct sales teams, strategic partnerships with agent sales forces, independent software vendors (“ISV”), financial institutions and other strategic partners in the form of joint venture alliances, revenue sharing alliances and referral agreements.
The businesses in the Financial segment provide products and services to financial institution, corporate and public sector clients across the world, enabling the processing of customer loan and deposit accounts, digital payments and card transactions. The businesses within the Financial segment consist of the following:
Digital Payments provides debit card processing services; debit network services; security and fraud protection products; bill payment; person-to-person payments; and account-to-account transfers
Issuing provides credit card processing services; prepaid card processing services; card production services; print services; government payment processing; and student loan processing
Banking provides customer loan and deposit account processing; digital banking; financial and risk management; professional services and consulting; and check processing
Corporate and Other supports the reportable segments described above, and consists of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, unallocated corporate expenses and other activities that are not considered when we evaluate segment performance, such as gains or losses on sales of businesses, certain assets or investments; costs associated with acquisition and divestiture activity; certain services revenue associated with various dispositions; and postage reimbursements.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
We frequently review our businesses to ensure we have the necessary assets to execute our strategy. We expect to acquire businesses when we identify: a compelling strategic need, such as a product, service or technology that helps meet client demand; a way to achieve business scale that enables competition and operational efficiency; or similar considerations. We expect to divest businesses that are not in line with our market, product or financial strategies. The results of operations for the
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following acquired and divested businesses are included in our consolidated results from the respective dates of acquisition and through the respective dates of disposition.
Acquisitions of Businesses
On October 9, 2023, we acquired Skytef Solucões em Captura de Transações Ltda (“Skytef”), a distributor for ISV partners and merchants of our Electronic Funds Transfer payments software. Skytef is included within the Merchant segment and expands our distribution network and POS applications. On November 1, 2023, we acquired Sled S.A. (“Sled”), a provider of instant payment solutions. Sled is included within the Merchant segment and expands our direct payment service capabilities. We acquired these businesses in Latin America for an aggregate purchase price, including hold-backs, of $17 million.
Dispositions of Businesses
On July 25, 2023, we sold our financial reconciliation business, which was reported within the Financial segment, for cash proceeds of $232 million, subject to final net working capital adjustments. We recognized a pre-tax gain of $177 million on the sale during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Other Transactions
In the third quarter of 2024, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) provided us a notice of non-renewal for the Wells Fargo Merchant Services merchant alliance (“WFMS”), which is accounted for as an equity method investment. Upon expiration of the merchant alliance, effective April 1, 2025, we expect to receive a cash payment or assets equal to the fair value of our 40% ownership interest of WFMS, as determined in accordance with an agreed upon contractual valuation and separation process. We recorded a $570 million non-cash impairment as a result of an other-than-temporary decline in the carrying value of our equity method investment in WFMS during the three months ended September 30, 2024. The impairment was based on our estimate of the fair value of WFMS and is subject to further adjustments upon completion of the final valuation process. In connection with the expiration of WFMS, we entered into a multi-year agreement with Wells Fargo to provide processing for current and future merchant clients as well as other services to Wells Fargo’s merchant business.
On September 25, 2023, we acquired the remaining 49% ownership interest in European Merchant Services B.V., a Netherlands-based merchant acceptance business, for $56 million. We previously held a majority controlling financial interest in this subsidiary, which continues to be consolidated and reported within the Merchant segment.
Industry Trends
The global payments landscape continues to evolve, with rapidly advancing technologies and a steady expansion of digital payments, e-commerce and real-time payments infrastructure. Because of this growth, competition also continues to intensify. Business and consumer expectations continue to rise, with a focus on speed, convenience, choice and security. To meet these expectations, payments companies are focused on modernizing their technology, expanding the use of data and enhancing the customer experience.
Merchants
The rapid growth in and globalization of mobile and e-commerce, driven by consumers’ desire for simpler, more efficient shopping experiences, has created an opportunity for merchants to reach consumers nearly anywhere, through any device, which often requires a merchant acquiring provider to enable and optimize the acceptance of payments. Merchants are demanding simpler, integrated and flexible systems to enable them to serve customers and help manage cash flow and everyday business operations. When combined with the ever-increasing ways a consumer can pay for goods and services, merchants have sought modern end-to-end solutions throughout their growth lifecycle to streamline the complexity. Furthermore, merchants can now search, discover, compare, purchase and even install a new system through direct, digital-only experiences. This direct, digital-only channel is a source of new merchant acquisition opportunities, especially with respect to smaller merchants.
Additionally, there are numerous software-as-a-service solution providers in the industry, many of which have chosen to integrate merchant acquiring into their software as a way to generate revenue from existing client relationships. Such providers are independent software vendors, typically referred to as ISVs, and we believe there are numerous potential distribution partnership opportunities to cross-sell multiple value-added solutions available to us.
We believe that our merchant acquiring products and solutions create compelling value propositions for merchant clients of all sizes, from small and mid-sized businesses to medium-sized regional businesses to global enterprise merchants. The depth and breadth of our omnichannel solutions, and flexibility to serve clients across various channels and geographies, drives higher product attach rates with new and existing clients across all verticals. Furthermore, we believe that our strength in distribution,
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our progress growing software and services, and our value-based pricing as we continue to invest in our operating systems, gives us a solid foundation for growth.
Financial Institutions
Financial services providers regularly introduce and implement new payment, deposit, risk management, lending and investment products, and the distinctions among the products and services traditionally offered by different types of financial institutions continue to narrow as they seek to serve the same customers. At the same time, the evolving global regulatory and cybersecurity landscape has continued to create a challenging operating environment for financial institutions. These conditions are driving heightened interest in solutions that help financial institutions win and retain customers, generate revenue, comply with regulations and enhance operating efficiency. In addition, the focus on the customer experience, including through mobile and online engagement, by both financial institutions and their customers, as well as the growing volume and types of payment transactions in the marketplace, continues to elevate the data and transaction processing needs of financial institutions.
Financial institutions must be able to serve their customers with tailored solutions, delivered how and when those customers want. In addition, financial institutions are striving for this single, integrated view of a customer’s activity. This requires financial institutions to not only process customer transactions, but to integrate financial institutions’ products and services to give customers easy access to integrated solutions. We believe that the integration of our products and services creates a compelling value proposition for our clients by providing, among other things, new sources of revenue and opportunities to reduce their costs. We have invested in integrating our platforms and value-added solutions to make it easy for a client to buy across our full product suite.
We expect that financial institutions will continue to invest significant capital to process transactions, manage information, maintain regulatory compliance and offer innovative new services to their customers in this rapidly evolving and competitive environmental shift from traditional to digital banking. We believe that economies of scale in developing and maintaining the infrastructure, technology, products, services and networks necessary to be competitive in such an environment are essential to justify these investments, and we anticipate that demand for products that facilitate customer interaction with financial institutions, including a unified, seamless customer experience across mobile and online channels, will continue to increase, which we expect to create revenue opportunities for us.
Our focus on long-term client relationships and recurring, transaction-oriented products and services has reduced the impact that consolidation in the financial services industry has had on us. Rather than reducing the overall market, these consolidations transfer accounts among financial institutions. If a client loss occurs due to merger or acquisition, we typically receive a contract termination fee based on the size of the client and how early in the contract term the contract is terminated. We believe that our sizable and diverse client base, combined with our value-added software and services-led model, and our position as a leading provider of non-discretionary, recurring revenue-based products and services, gives us a solid foundation for growth.
Recent Market Conditions
Global macroeconomic conditions, including changing interest rates, inflation, disruptions in the global supply chain, changes in consumer spending, the effects of international hostilities, political conditions, and regulations restricting trade or impacting our ability to offer products or services, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Personal consumption and consumer savings growth in the U.S. may also negatively impact our business and financial results. We actively monitor and manage our business in response to these unpredictable geopolitical and market conditions, as they may adversely impact our operations and financial results.
In addition, our operating results in certain foreign countries in which we operate may be adversely impacted by fluctuations in exchange rates for currencies other than the U.S. dollar, including the Euro, British Pound Sterling and Argentine Peso. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar against certain foreign currencies in countries in which we operate would negatively impact our revenue and earnings. We also have exposure to risks related to currency devaluation in certain countries, which may negatively impact our international operating results if there is a prolonged devaluation of local currencies relative to the U.S. dollar or if the economic conditions in these countries decline. While the majority of our revenue is earned domestically, we actively monitor the foreign exchange rate environment and may enter into derivative instruments and utilize other non-derivative hedging instruments with creditworthy institutions in an effort to manage these risks.
The operations of our Argentina subsidiary are experiencing higher interest rates and inflation as compared to historical averages. The anticipated benefits of higher transitory revenue from above-average interest and inflation may be offset in whole or in part by, or may be less than, foreign currency exchange losses related to a significant devaluation of the Argentine Peso.
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Changes in Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., which require management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. In our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, we identified our critical accounting policies and estimates. We continually evaluate the accounting policies and estimates that we use to prepare our consolidated financial statements, including for recently adopted accounting pronouncements, and base our estimates on historical experience and assumptions that we believe are reasonable in light of current circumstances. Actual amounts and results could differ materially from these estimates. For example, we estimate the fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with acquisitions of businesses and may record purchase accounting adjustments during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date. Additionally, we review the carrying value of goodwill for impairment by comparing the estimated fair values of our reporting units to their carrying values. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit involves judgement and the use of significant estimates and assumptions, which include assumptions regarding the revenue growth rates and operating margins used to calculate estimated future cash flows, risk-adjusted discount rates, and future economic and market conditions.
In addition to the critical accounting policies and estimates included as Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2024, the following additional critical accounting policy and estimate has become material to us since the filing of our Form 10-K.
Equity Method Investments
We review our investments in various affiliates that are accounted for as equity method investments for indications of an other- than-temporary decline in value whenever events or changes in circumstances may indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. A series of operating losses of an investee or other factors, such as a shift in strategic initiatives or a significant change in a merchant alliance business relationship, may indicate that a decrease in value of the investment has occurred that is other-than-temporary. A decline in value of an equity method investment determined to be other-than-temporary is recorded as a current-period impairment charge. Measurement of an impairment loss is based upon a comparison of the carrying amount of the investment to its estimated fair value.
Determining the fair value of an equity method investment involves judgment and the use of significant estimates and assumptions, which include assumptions regarding customer growth and attrition rates and operating margins used to calculate estimated future cash flows; risk-adjusted discount rates; and other future economic and market conditions. During the third quarter of 2024, we determined that one of our equity method investments experienced an other-than-temporary decline in value and therefore recorded a pretax non-cash impairment charge of $570 million. Additional information regarding our equity method investments is included in Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements.
Results of Operations
The following table presents certain amounts included in our consolidated statements of income, the relative percentage that those amounts represent to revenue and the change in those amounts from year to year. This information should be read together with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The unaudited financial results presented below have been affected by acquisitions, dispositions, non-cash impairment charges, and foreign currency fluctuations. Segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 have been recast to reflect the Segment Realignment.
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Three Months Ended September 30,
20242023
Percentage of
Revenue (1)
Increase (Decrease)
(In millions)20242023$%
Revenue:
Processing and services$4,237 $4,008 81.2 %82.2 %$229 %
Product978 865 18.8 %17.8 %113 13 %
Total revenue5,215 4,873 100.0 %100.0 %342 %
Expenses:
Cost of processing and services1,346 1,311 31.8 %32.7 %35 %
Cost of product661 583 67.6 %67.4 %78 13 %
Sub-total2,007 1,894 38.5 %38.9 %113 %
Selling, general and administrative1,606 1,652 30.8 %33.9 %(46)(3)%
Net gain on sale of businesses and other assets— (176)— %(3.6)%176 n/m
Total expenses3,613 3,370 69.3 %69.2 %243 %
Operating income1,602 1,503 30.7 %30.8 %99 %
Interest expense, net(326)(258)(6.3)%(5.3)%68 26 %
Other expense, net(5)(35)(0.1)%(0.7)%(30)(86)%
Income before income taxes and loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates1,271 1,210 24.4 %24.8 %61 %
Income tax provision(74)(239)(1.4)%(4.9)%(165)(69)%
Loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates(626)(2)(12.0)%— %624 n/m
Net income571 969 10.9 %19.9 %(398)(41)%
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest17 0.1 %0.3 %(10)(59)%
Net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc.$564 $952 10.8 %19.5 %$(388)(41)%
(1)Percentage of revenue is calculated as the relevant revenue, expense or income amount divided by total revenue, except for cost of processing and services and cost of product amounts, which are divided by the related component of revenue.
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Nine Months Ended September 30,
20242023
Percentage of
Revenue (1)
Increase (Decrease)
(In millions)20242023$%
Revenue:
Processing and services$12,377 $11,605 81.4 %81.9 %$772 %
Product2,828 2,571 18.6 %18.1 %257 10 %
Total revenue15,205 14,176 100.0 %100.0 %1,029 %
Expenses:
Cost of processing and services4,043 4,067 32.7 %35.0 %(24)(1)%
Cost of product1,951 1,761 69.0 %68.5 %190 11 %
Sub-total5,994 5,828 39.4 %41.1 %166 %
Selling, general and administrative5,000 4,952 32.9 %34.9 %48 %
Net gain on sale of businesses and other assets— (172)— %(1.2)%172 n/m
Total expenses10,994 10,608 72.3 %74.8 %386 %
Operating income4,211 3,568 27.7 %25.2 %643 18 %
Interest expense, net(872)(692)(5.7)%(4.9)%180 26 %
Other expense, net
(17)(81)(0.1)%(0.6)%(64)(79)%
Income before income taxes and loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates3,322 2,795 21.8 %19.7 %527 19 %
Income tax provision(448)(544)(2.9)%(3.8)%(96)(18)%
Loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates(642)(11)(4.2)%(0.1)%631 n/m
Net income2,232 2,240 14.7 %15.8 %(8)— %
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
39 42 0.3 %0.3 %(3)(7)%
Net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc.$2,193 $2,198 14.4 %15.5 %$(5)— %
(1)Percentage of revenue is calculated as the relevant revenue, expense or income amount divided by total revenue, except for cost of processing and services and cost of product amounts, which are divided by the related component of revenue.

Three Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)MerchantFinancialCorporate
and Other
Total
Total revenue:
2024$2,469 $2,412 $334$5,215 
20232,259 2,302 3124,873 
Revenue growth
$210 $110 $22$342 
Revenue growth percentage
%%%
Operating income (loss):
2024$931 $1,143 $(472)$1,602 
2023786 1,079 (362)1,503 
Operating income growth$145 $64 $(110)$99 
Operating income growth percentage18 %%%
Operating margin:
202437.7 %47.4 %30.7 %
202334.8 %46.9 %30.8 %
Operating margin growth (1)
290  bps50  bps(10) bps
(1)Represents the basis point growth in operating margin.
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Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)MerchantFinancialCorporate
and Other
Total
Total revenue:
2024$7,132 $7,076 $997 $15,205 
20236,461 6,770 945 14,176 
Revenue growth$671 $306 $52 $1,029 
Revenue growth percentage10 %%%
Operating income (loss):
2024$2,582 $3,244 $(1,615)$4,211 
20232,123 3,050 (1,605)3,568 
Operating income growth$459 $194 $(10)$643 
Operating income growth percentage22 %%18 %
Operating margin:
202436.2 %45.8 %27.7 %
202332.9 %45.1 %25.2 %
Operating margin growth (1)
330  bps70  bps250  bps
(1)Represents the basis point growth in operating margin.
Operating margin percentages are calculated using actual, unrounded amounts.
Total Revenue
Total revenue increased $342 million, or 7%, in the third quarter of 2024 and increased $1,029 million, or 7%, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. The revenue increase was driven by higher processing revenue in both our Merchant and Financial segments, partially offset by a 8% and 9% decrease due to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, respectively.
Revenue in our Merchant segment increased $210 million, or 9%, in the third quarter of 2024 and increased $671 million, or 10%, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. In the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, Small Business contributed 6% and 8% to Merchant segment revenue growth, respectively, driven by an increase in payment volume, partially offset by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Small Business revenue growth also includes contributions from our Clover operating system and the expansion of our merchant relationships through value-added services. Additionally, in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, Enterprise contributed 4% and 2%, respectively, primarily driven by transaction growth.
Revenue in our Financial segment increased $110 million, or 5%, in the third quarter of 2024 and increased $306 million, or 5%, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. In the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, Digital Payments contributed 2% and 3% to Financial segment revenue growth, respectively, driven by an increase in transaction volume, including growth in Zelle® transactions. Issuing contributed 1% to Financial segment growth in both the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, primarily driven by an increase in active accounts due to strong demand across various verticals, including government and healthcare. Banking also contributed 1% in both the third quarter and first nine months of 2024.
Revenue at Corporate and Other increased $22 million, or 7%, in the third quarter of 2024 and increased $52 million, or 6%, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023, due to increased postage revenue.
Total Expenses
Total expenses increased $243 million, or 7%, in the third quarter of 2024 and $386 million, or 4%, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. Total expenses as a percentage of total revenue were relatively flat at 69.3% in the third quarter of 2024 and decreased 250 basis points to 72.3% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. Total expenses as a percentage of total revenue were favorably impacted by operating leverage across our various businesses, as well as a reduction in amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets of approximately 80 basis points and 110 basis points and a reduction in acquisition and integration related expenses of approximately 60 basis points and 40 basis points in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, respectively. The third quarter and first nine months of 2023 included a $177 million pre-tax gain on the sale of our financial reconciliation business.
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Cost of processing and services as a percentage of processing and services revenue decreased to 31.8% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 32.7% in the third quarter of 2023 and decreased to 32.7% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 35.0% in the first nine months of 2023. Cost of processing and services as a percentage of processing and services revenue was favorably impacted by strong operating leverage accompanying scalable revenue growth in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024.
Cost of product as a percentage of product revenue increased to 67.6% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 67.4% in the third quarter of 2023 and increased to 69.0% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 68.5% in the first nine months of 2023. The cost of product as a percentage of product revenue in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 was impacted by revenue mix, including an increase in hardware revenue, in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 2023.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue decreased to 30.8% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 33.9% in the third quarter of 2023 and decreased to 32.9% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 34.9% in the first nine months of 2023. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue was favorably impacted in both the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 by a reduction in amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets of approximately 80 basis points and a reduction in acquisition and integration related expenses of approximately 30 basis points, as well as expense management initiatives.
Operating Income and Operating Margin
Total operating income increased $99 million, or 7%, in the third quarter of 2024 and increased $643 million, or 18%, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. Total operating margin decreased 10 basis points to 30.7% in the third quarter of 2024 and increased 250 basis points to 27.7% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. Total operating income and total operating margin benefited from scalable revenue growth, along with a $42 million and $160 million reduction in amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and a $30 million and $61 million reduction in acquisition and integration related expenses in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, respectively. Total operating income and total operating margin in the third quarter and first nine months of 2023 was favorably impacted by a $177 million pre-tax gain from the sale of our financial reconciliation business.
Operating income in our Merchant segment increased $145 million, or 18%, in the third quarter of 2024 and increased $459 million, or 22%, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. Operating margin increased 290 basis points to 37.7% in the third quarter of 2024 and increased 330 basis points to 36.2% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. Operating income and operating margin growth in our Merchant segment was primarily due to operating leverage and productivity.
Operating income in our Financial segment increased $64 million, or 6%, in the third quarter of 2024 and increased $194 million, or 6%, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. Operating margin increased 50 basis points to 47.4% in the third quarter of 2024 and increased 70 basis points to 45.8% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. Operating income and operating margin growth in our Financial segment was primarily due to operating leverage and scalable revenue growth.
The operating loss in Corporate and Other increased $110 million in the third quarter of 2024 and increased $10 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. The operating losses in the third quarter and first nine months of 2023 included a $177 million pre-tax gain on the sale of our financial reconciliation business. The operating losses in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 were favorably impacted by a reduction of $42 million and $160 million, respectively, in amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, as well as a reduction of $25 million and $45 million, respectively, in acquisition and integration related expenses.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net increased $68 million, or 26%, in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 2023 and increased $180 million, or 26%, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023 due to higher outstanding borrowings, including as a result of our public offering and issuance of $2.0 billion and $1.75 billion of senior notes in March 2024 and August 2024, respectively, as well as increased variable rate borrowings with our settlement advance cash program in Latin America compared to the prior year periods.
Other Expense, Net
Other expense, net decreased $30 million in the third quarter of 2024 and decreased $64 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. Other expense, net includes foreign currency transaction gains and losses, gains or losses from a sale or change in fair value of investments in certain equity securities, and amounts related to debt guarantee arrangements of certain joint ventures. Other expense, net in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 included $2 million and $29 million,
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respectively, related to gains on the sale and remeasurement of certain equity securities. Net foreign currency transaction losses decreased $11 million and $12 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 compared to the third quarter and first nine months of 2023, respectively.
Income Tax Provision
The income tax provision as a percentage of income before income taxes and loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates was 5.8% and 19.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 13.5% and 19.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The effective income tax rate as a percentage of income before income taxes and loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 included a deferred tax benefit of $142 million recorded within the income tax provision associated with a non-cash impairment charge of $570 million recorded within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates, resulting in the lower effective income tax rate.
Loss from Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Our share of net loss from unconsolidated affiliates accounted for using the equity method is reported as loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates, and the related tax (provision) benefit is reported within the income tax provision in the consolidated statements of income. Loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates, including acquired intangible asset amortization from valuations in purchase accounting, was $(626) million and $(2) million in the third quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $(642) million and $(11) million in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The third quarter and first nine months of 2024 included a $570 million non-cash impairment related to the Wells Fargo Merchant Services merchant alliance.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest relates to the minority partners’ share of the net income in our consolidated subsidiaries. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, including acquired intangible asset amortization from valuations in purchase accounting, was $7 million and $17 million in the third quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $39 million and $42 million in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Net Income Per Share – Diluted
Net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share-diluted was $0.98 and $1.56 in the third quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $3.74 and $3.54 in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, respectively. In addition to the impacts to net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. described above, our diluted weighted average outstanding shares were reduced by 5% and 6% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, respectively, compared to 2023, due to our share repurchase program.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
Our primary liquidity needs in the ordinary course of business are to: (i) fund normal operating expenses; (ii) meet the interest and principal requirements of our outstanding indebtedness, including finance leases; and (iii) fund capital expenditures and operating lease payments. We believe these needs will be satisfied in both the short and long term using cash flow generated by our operations, along with our cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 billion, proceeds from the issuance of U.S. dollar and Euro commercial paper, and available capacity under our revolving credit facility of $2.7 billion (net of outstanding revolver borrowings and $3.3 billion of capacity designated for outstanding borrowings under our commercial paper programs, senior notes due within the next twelve months and letters of credit) at September 30, 2024.
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The following table summarizes our net cash provided by operating activities, or operating cash flow, and capital expenditures:
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Increase (Decrease)
(In millions)20242023$%
Net income$2,232 $2,240 $(8)
Depreciation and amortization2,370 2,384 (14)
Share-based compensation273 275 (2)
Deferred income taxes(539)(344)(195)
Net gain on sale of businesses and other assets— (172)172 
Loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates
642 11 631 
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates29 42 (13)
Non-cash impairment charges14 — 14 
Net changes in working capital and other(611)(869)258 
Net cash provided by operating activities$4,410 $3,567 $843 24 %
Capital expenditures, including capitalized software and other intangibles$1,170 $1,034 $136 13 %
Our operating cash flow was $4.4 billion in the first nine months of 2024, an increase of 24% compared with $3.6 billion in the first nine months of 2023. This increase was primarily attributable to increased profitability, excluding non-cash impairments included within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates, and corresponding cash flows, along with favorable fluctuations in working capital, including the timing of vendor payments.
We maintain investments in various affiliates that are accounted for as equity method investments. Total distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, including those classified as cash flows from investing activities, were $88 million and $152 million in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Our current policy is to use our operating cash flow primarily to fund capital expenditures, merchant cash advances, share repurchases, acquisitions and to repay debt rather than to pay dividends. Our capital expenditures were approximately 8% and 7% of our total revenue for the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Share Repurchases
We repurchased $4.3 billion of our common stock during the first nine months of 2024. On August 8, 2023, we repurchased 4.1 million shares of our common stock for $121.98 per share in a privately negotiated transaction with ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P. for an aggregate purchase price of $500 million. Including this transaction, we repurchased $3.7 billion of our common stock during the first nine months of 2023.
On February 22, 2023, our board of directors approved a repurchase authorization for up to 75.0 million shares of our common stock. As of September 30, 2024, we had approximately 24.2 million shares remaining under our existing repurchase authorization. Shares repurchased are generally held for issuance in connection with our equity plans.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Acquisitions of Businesses
We acquired Skytef in October 2023 and Sled in November 2023 for an aggregate purchase price, including hold-backs, of $17 million. We funded these acquisitions by utilizing available cash. The results of operations for these acquired businesses are included in our consolidated results from the respective dates of acquisition.
Dispositions of Businesses
We sold our financial reconciliation business in July 2023 for cash proceeds of $232 million, subject to final net working capital adjustments. Net proceeds from the sale were primarily used to pay down indebtedness and repurchase shares of our common stock.
Other Transactions
In September 2023, we acquired the remaining 49% ownership interest in European Merchant Services B.V., in which we
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previously held a majority controlling financial interest in this consolidated subsidiary, for $56 million. We funded this transaction by utilizing a combination of available cash and proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper.
Indebtedness
Our debt consisted of the following at:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Short-term and current maturities of long-term debt:
   Foreign lines of credit$868 $442 
   Finance lease and other financing obligations332 313 
Total short-term and current maturities of long-term debt$1,200 $755 
Long-term debt:
   2.750% senior notes due July 2024
$— $2,000 
   3.850% senior notes due June 2025
900 900 
   2.250% senior notes due July 2025 (British Pound-denominated)
704 672 
   3.200% senior notes due July 2026
2,000 2,000 
5.150% senior notes due March 2027
750 — 
   2.250% senior notes due June 2027
1,000 1,000 
   1.125% senior notes due July 2027 (Euro-denominated)
559 555 
   5.450% senior notes due March 2028
900 900 
5.375% senior notes due August 2028
700 700 
   4.200% senior notes due October 2028
1,000 1,000 
   3.500% senior notes due July 2029
3,000 3,000 
4.750% senior notes due March 2030
850 — 
   2.650% senior notes due June 2030
1,000 1,000 
   1.625% senior notes due July 2030 (Euro-denominated)
559 555 
5.350% senior notes due March 2031
500 — 
4.500% senior notes due May 2031 (Euro-denominated)
894 889 
   3.000% senior notes due July 2031 (British Pound-denominated)
704 672 
   5.600% senior notes due March 2033
900 900 
5.625% senior notes due August 2033
1,300 1,300 
5.450% senior notes due March 2034
750 — 
5.150% senior notes due August 2034
900 — 
   4.400% senior notes due July 2049
2,000 2,000 
   U.S. dollar commercial paper notes317 418 
   Euro commercial paper notes1,329 1,321 
   Revolving credit facility70 74 
   Unamortized discount and deferred financing costs(160)(145)
   Finance lease and other financing obligations659 652 
Total long-term debt$24,085 $22,363 
In August 2024, we completed the public offering and issuance of $1.75 billion of senior notes, comprised of $850 million aggregate principal amount of 4.750% senior notes due in March 2030 and $900 million aggregate principal amount of 5.150% senior notes due in August 2034. We used the net proceeds from this senior notes offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of a portion of our commercial paper notes and for share repurchases.
In March 2024, we completed the public offering and issuance of $2.0 billion of senior notes, comprised of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.150% senior notes due in March 2027, $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.350% senior notes due in March 2031 and $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.450% senior notes due in March 2034. We
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used the net proceeds from this senior notes offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of a portion of our commercial paper notes and for share repurchases, and in July 2024, the repayment of a portion of our 2.750% senior notes.
At September 30, 2024, our debt consisted primarily of $21.9 billion of fixed-rate senior notes and $1.6 billion of outstanding borrowings under our commercial paper programs. Interest on our U.S. dollar-denominated senior notes is paid semi-annually, while interest on our Euro and British Pound-denominated senior notes is paid annually. Interest on our revolving credit facility and commercial paper notes is generally paid weekly, or more frequently on occasion.
At September 30, 2024, the 3.850% senior notes due in June 2025 and 2.250% senior notes due in July 2025 were classified in the consolidated balance sheet as long-term, as we have the intent to refinance this debt on a long-term basis, and the ability to do so under our revolving credit facility. Outstanding borrowings under the commercial paper programs are also classified in the consolidated balance sheet as long-term, as we have the intent to refinance this commercial paper on a long-term basis through the continued issuance of new commercial paper upon maturity, and also have the ability to refinance such commercial paper under our revolving credit facility.
Variable Rate Debt
Our variable rate debt consisted of the following at September 30, 2024:
(In millions)MaturityWeighted-Average Interest RateOutstanding Borrowings
Foreign lines of creditvarious34.503%$868 
U.S. dollar commercial paper notesvarious4.933%317 
Euro commercial paper notesvarious3.629%1,329 
Revolving credit facilityJune 20275.970%70 
Total variable rate debt14.224%$2,584 
We maintain various short-term lines of credit and other borrowing arrangements with foreign banks and alliance partners primarily to fund merchant settlement advances associated with operations in Latin America, including an annually renewable term loan facility to fund settlement advance cash payments in Brazil. This term loan has a notional value of 514 million Brazilian real ($95 million USD equivalent) at September 30, 2024 and bears interest at a variable Certificado de Depósito Interbancário (CDI) Rate, plus a specified margin per annum. In February 2024, this term loan facility was amended, which amendment extended its maturity date to April 2025 and decreased the specified margin to 1.25% per annum.
The following table provides a summary of the outstanding borrowings and weighted average interest rates of our foreign lines of credit and other borrowing arrangements by country at September 30, 2024:
Outstanding Borrowings
(in millions)
Weighted-Average Interest Rate
Argentina
$635 43.775 %
Brazil
109 11.663 %
Uruguay
52 10.061 %
Other
72 5.061 %
Total
$868 34.503 %
We offer advanced funding of settlement activity associated with operations in Argentina by utilizing local operating cash and various short-term lines of credit to borrow in the Argentina overnight market. As we collect a portion of the corresponding receivables from card issuers over several months, in the event we are unable to continue to borrow in the Argentina overnight market, we may fund future advances with our consolidated cash and cash equivalents and available capacity under our revolving credit facility.
We maintain unsecured U.S. dollar and Euro commercial paper programs with various maturities generally ranging from one day to four months. Outstanding borrowings under our commercial paper programs bear interest based on the prevailing rates at the time of issuance.
We also maintain a senior unsecured multicurrency revolving credit facility, which matures in June 2027 and provides for a maximum aggregate principal amount of availability of $6.0 billion. Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at a
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variable base rate, determined by the term and currency of the borrowing, plus a specified margin based on our long-term debt rating. Outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility were $70 million at September 30, 2024. We are required to pay a facility fee based on the aggregate commitments in effect under the credit agreement from time to time.
Debt Covenants and Compliance
The indentures governing our senior notes contain covenants that, among other matters, limit (i) our ability to consolidate or merge with or into, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of our properties and assets to, another person, (ii) our and certain of our subsidiaries’ ability to create or assume liens, and (iii) our and certain of our subsidiaries’ ability to engage in sale and leaseback transactions. We may, at our option, redeem the senior notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at the applicable redemption price.
The revolving credit facility contains various restrictions and covenants that require us to, among other things, limit our consolidated indebtedness as of the end of each fiscal quarter to no more than 3.75 times our consolidated net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash charges and expenses and certain other adjustments during the period of four fiscal quarters then ended, subject to certain exceptions.
During the first nine months of 2024, we were in compliance with all financial debt covenants. Our ability to meet future debt covenant requirements will depend on our continued ability to generate earnings and cash flows. We expect to remain in compliance with all terms and conditions associated with our outstanding debt, including financial debt covenants.
Debt Guarantees
We maintain noncontrolling ownership interests in Sagent M&C, LLC and defi SOLUTIONS Group, LLC (collectively, the “Lending Joint Ventures”). The Lending Joint Ventures maintain variable-rate term loan facilities with aggregate outstanding borrowings of $426 million in senior unsecured debt at September 30, 2024 and variable-rate revolving credit facilities with an aggregate borrowing capacity of $83 million with a syndicate of banks, which mature in April 2027. There were $20 million of aggregate outstanding borrowings on the revolving credit facilities at September 30, 2024. We have guaranteed the debt of the Lending Joint Ventures. We maintained a liability of $24 million at September 30, 2024 for the estimated fair value of our non-contingent obligations to stand ready to perform over the term of the guarantee arrangements. Such guarantees will be amortized in future periods over the contractual term of the debt. In addition, we maintained a contingent liability of $17 million at September 30, 2024, representing the current expected credit losses to which we are exposed. This contingent liability is estimated based on certain financial metrics of the Lending Joint Ventures and historical industry data, which is used to develop assumptions of the likelihood the guaranteed parties will default and the level of credit losses in the event a default occurs. We have not made any payments under the guarantees, nor have we been called upon to do so, and do not anticipate that the Lending Joint Ventures will fail to fulfill their debt obligations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Investments, exclusive of settlement assets, with original maturities of 90 days or less that are readily convertible to cash are considered to be cash equivalents as reflected within our consolidated balance sheets.
The table below details our cash and cash equivalents held at:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Available$617 $450 
Unavailable (1)
611 754 
Total$1,228 $1,204 
(1)Represents cash held by our joint ventures that is not available to fund operations outside of those entities unless the board of directors of the relevant entity declares a dividend, as well as cash held by other entities that are subject to foreign exchange controls in certain countries or regulatory capital requirements.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk refers to the risk that a change in the level of one or more market prices, interest rates, inflation, currency exchange rates, indices, correlations or other market factors, such as liquidity, will result in losses for a certain financial instrument or group of financial instruments. Our senior management actively monitors certain market risks to which we are exposed, primarily from fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. In order to limit our exposure to these risks, we may enter into derivative instruments with creditworthy institutions to hedge against changing interest rates and foreign currency rate fluctuations. We currently utilize forward exchange contracts, fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts and other non-derivative hedging instruments to manage risk.
Our exposure to foreign currency exchange risks generally arises from our international operations to the extent they are conducted in local currency. The major currencies to which our operations are exposed are the Argentine Peso, Brazilian Real, British Pound, Euro and Indian Rupee. Changes in the value of underlying monetary assets and liabilities of our non-U.S. dollar-denominated foreign investments and foreign currency transactions in highly inflationary economies, primarily Argentina, may result in foreign currency exchange losses. We also have exposure to risks related to currency devaluation in certain countries, including Argentina, which may negatively impact our international operating results if there is a prolonged devaluation of local currencies relative to the U.S. dollar or if the economic conditions in these countries decline.
Additional information about market risks to which we are exposed is included within Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no significant changes to our quantitative and qualitative analyses about market risk during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2024.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the normal course of business, we or our subsidiaries are named as defendants in lawsuits in which claims are asserted against us. In the opinion of management, the liabilities, if any, which may ultimately result from such lawsuits are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The table below sets forth information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of us or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act) of shares of our common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2024:
PeriodTotal Number of 
Shares Purchased
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs (1)
Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (1)
July 1-31, 20242,540,854 $154.47 2,540,854 29,235,069 
August 1-31, 20242,990,000 164.81 2,990,000 26,245,069 
September 1-30, 20242,087,444 174.71 2,087,444 24,157,625 
Total7,618,298 7,618,298 
(1)On February 22, 2023, our board of directors authorized the purchase of up to 75.0 million shares of our common stock. This authorization does not expire.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
(c) During the three months ended September 30, 2024, none of the Company’s directors or Section 16 officers adopted or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The exhibits listed in the accompanying exhibit index are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
Exhibit Description
4.1
4.2
31.1
31.2
32.1
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101.SCH*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
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*    Filed with this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are the following documents formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and (vi) the information included in Part II, Item 5(c).



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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FISERV, INC.
Date:October 23, 2024By:/s/ Robert W. Hau
Robert W. Hau
Chief Financial Officer
Date:October 23, 2024By:/s/ Kenneth F. Best
Kenneth F. Best
Chief Accounting Officer




EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Frank J. Bisignano, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Fiserv, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date:October 23, 2024 By: /s/ Frank J. Bisignano
  Frank J. Bisignano
  Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer


EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Robert W. Hau, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Fiserv, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date:October 23, 2024By:/s/ Robert W. Hau
Robert W. Hau
Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Fiserv, Inc. (the “Company”) for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Frank J. Bisignano, as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Robert W. Hau, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of his knowledge:
 
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

By:/s/ Frank J. Bisignano
Frank J. Bisignano
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
October 23, 2024

By:/s/ Robert W. Hau
Robert W. Hau
Chief Financial Officer
October 23, 2024

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Cover Page - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Oct. 18, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2024  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 1-38962  
Entity Registrant Name FISERV, INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code WI  
Entity Tax Identification Number 39-1506125  
Entity Address, Address Line One 600 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue  
Entity Address, City or Town Milwaukee  
Entity Address, State or Province WI  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 53203  
City Area Code 262  
Local Phone Number 879-5000  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   568,918,735
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Entity Central Index Key 0000798354  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share  
Trading Symbol FI  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
1.125% Senior Notes due 2027    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 1.125% Senior Notes due 2027  
Trading Symbol FI27  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
1.625% Senior Notes due 2030    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 1.625% Senior Notes due 2030  
Trading Symbol FI30  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
2.250% Senior Notes due 2025    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 2.250% Senior Notes due 2025  
Trading Symbol FI25  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
3.000% Senior Notes due 2031    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 3.000% Senior Notes due 2031  
Trading Symbol FI31  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
4.500% Senior Notes Due 2031    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 4.500% Senior Notes due 2031  
Trading Symbol FI31A  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
v3.24.3
Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Revenue $ 5,215 $ 4,873 $ 15,205 $ 14,176
Selling, general and administrative 1,606 1,652 5,000 4,952
Net gain on sale of businesses and other assets 0 (176) 0 (172)
Total expenses 3,613 3,370 10,994 10,608
Operating income 1,602 1,503 4,211 3,568
Interest expense, net (326) (258) (872) (692)
Other expense, net (5) (35) (17) (81)
Income before income taxes and loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates 1,271 1,210 3,322 2,795
Income tax provision (74) (239) (448) (544)
Loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates (626) (2) (642) (11)
Net income 571 969 2,232 2,240
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest 7 17 39 42
Net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. $ 564 $ 952 $ 2,193 $ 2,198
Net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.98 $ 1.57 $ 3.76 $ 3.57
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.98 $ 1.56 $ 3.74 $ 3.54
Shares used in computing net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share:        
Basic (in shares) 573.7 606.2 582.5 616.2
Diluted (in shares) 576.9 610.3 585.7 620.3
Processing and services        
Revenue [1] $ 4,237 $ 4,008 $ 12,377 $ 11,605
Cost of goods sold and services 1,346 1,311 4,043 4,067
Product        
Revenue 978 865 2,828 2,571
Cost of goods sold and services $ 661 $ 583 $ 1,951 $ 1,761
[1] Includes processing and other fees charged to related party investments accounted for under the equity method of $35 million and $45 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $111 million and $136 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively (see Note 19).
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Consolidated Statements of Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Processing, administrative, and other fees $ 5,215 $ 4,873 $ 15,205 $ 14,176
Equity investments | Related Party Fees        
Processing, administrative, and other fees $ 35 $ 45 $ 111 $ 136
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Net income $ 571 $ 969 $ 2,232 $ 2,240
Other comprehensive (loss) income:        
Fair market value adjustment on derivatives (7) 5 (5) 14
Tax impacts of derivatives 1 (3) (1) (7)
Unrealized (loss) gain on defined benefit pension plans 0 0 (105) 3
Tax impacts of defined benefit pension plans 0 0 26 (1)
Foreign currency translation 210 (261) (110) (11)
Reclassification adjustment for accumulated foreign currency translation impacts from the sale of foreign entities included in net gain on sale of businesses and other assets 0 10 0 10
Tax impacts of foreign currency translation 56 (42) 17 (2)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income 262 (283) (170) 21
Comprehensive income 833 686 2,062 2,261
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest 7 17 39 42
Less: other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 21 (17) 3 (2)
Comprehensive income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. 805 686 2,020 2,221
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts        
Other comprehensive (loss) income:        
Reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges (1) 4 (3) 4
Treasury Lock        
Other comprehensive (loss) income:        
Reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges $ 3 $ 4 $ 11 $ 11
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,228 $ 1,204
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts 3,714 3,582
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,749 2,344
Settlement assets 17,434 27,681
Total current assets 25,125 34,811
Property and equipment, net 2,377 2,161
Intangible assets, net 10,322 11,210
Goodwill 37,133 37,205
Contract costs, net 985 968
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 1,585 2,262
Other long-term assets 2,265 2,273
Total assets 79,792 90,890
Liabilities and Equity    
Accounts payable and other current liabilities 4,161 4,355
Short-term and current maturities of long-term debt 1,200 755
Contract liabilities 770 761
Settlement obligations 17,434 27,681
Total current liabilities 23,565 33,552
Long-term debt 24,085 22,363
Deferred income taxes 2,526 3,078
Long-term contract liabilities 255 250
Other long-term liabilities 958 978
Total liabilities 51,389 60,221
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 18)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest 0 161
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity:    
Preferred stock, no par value: 25 million shares authorized; none issued 0 0
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 1,800 million shares authorized; 784 million shares issued 8 8
Additional paid-in capital 23,003 23,103
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (956) (783)
Retained earnings 22,637 20,444
Treasury stock, at cost, 214 million and 190 million shares, respectively (16,941) (12,915)
Total Fiserv, Inc. shareholders’ equity 27,751 29,857
Noncontrolling interests 652 651
Total equity 28,403 30,508
Total liabilities and equity 79,792 90,890
Customer relationships, net    
Assets    
Intangible assets, net 6,218 7,075
Other intangible assets, net    
Assets    
Intangible assets, net $ 4,104 $ 4,135
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity:    
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 25,000,000 25,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 1,800,000,000 1,800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 784,000,000 784,000,000
Treasury stock (in shares) 214,000,000 190,000,000
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 2,232 $ 2,240
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and other amortization 1,248 1,093
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 1,089 1,261
Amortization of financing costs and debt discounts 33 30
Share-based compensation 273 275
Deferred income taxes (539) (344)
Net gain on sale of businesses and other assets 0 (172)
Loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates 642 11
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates 29 42
Non-cash impairment charges 14 0
Other operating activities 79 (2)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:    
Trade accounts receivable (136) 119
Prepaid expenses and other assets (503) (506)
Contract costs (189) (180)
Accounts payable and other liabilities 134 (303)
Contract liabilities 4 3
Net cash provided by operating activities 4,410 3,567
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Capital expenditures, including capitalized software and other intangibles (1,170) (1,034)
Net proceeds from sale of businesses and other assets 0 232
Merchant cash advances, net (645) 0
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates 59 110
Purchases of investments (37) (15)
Proceeds from sale of investments 53 0
Other investing activities 0 (3)
Net cash used in investing activities (1,740) (710)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Debt proceeds 6,141 5,188
Debt repayments (4,665) (1,652)
Net borrowings from (repayments of) commercial paper and short-term borrowings 345 (2,032)
Payments of debt financing costs (28) (38)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock 79 68
Purchases of treasury stock, including employee shares withheld for tax obligations (4,491) (3,790)
Settlement activity, net 487 (630)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest (48) (22)
Payment to acquire noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiary 0 (56)
Payments of acquisition-related contingent consideration (3) (33)
Other financing activities (2) (39)
Net cash used in financing activities (2,185) (3,036)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 25 (8)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 510 (187)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning balance 2,963 3,192
Cash and cash equivalents, ending balance $ 3,473 $ 3,005
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consisted of normal recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-Q and do not contain certain information included in the annual consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of Fiserv, Inc. (the “Company”). These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Segment Realignment
Effective in the first quarter of 2024, the Company realigned its reportable segments to correspond with changes in its business designed to further enhance operational performance in the delivery of its integrated portfolio of products and solutions to its financial institution clients (the “Segment Realignment”). The Company’s new reportable segments are the Merchant Solutions (“Merchant”) segment and the Financial Solutions (“Financial”) segment. Segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 have been recast to reflect the Segment Realignment. See Note 20 for additional information.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Fiserv, Inc. and its subsidiaries in which the Company holds a majority controlling financial interest. All intercompany transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. Control is typically established when ownership and voting interests in an entity are greater than 50%. Investments in which the Company has significant influence but not control are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, for which the Company’s share of net income or loss is reported within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates, and the related tax expense or benefit is reported within the income tax provision in the consolidated statements of income. Significant influence over an affiliate’s operations generally coincides with an ownership interest of between 20% and 50%; however, for partnerships and limited liability companies, an ownership interest of between 3% and 50% or board of director representation may also constitute significant influence.
The Company maintains a majority controlling financial interest in certain entities, mostly related to consolidated merchant alliances (see Note 19). Noncontrolling interests represent the minority shareholders’ share of the net income or loss and equity in consolidated subsidiaries. The Company’s noncontrolling interests presented in the consolidated statements of income include net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest. Noncontrolling interests are presented as a component of equity in the consolidated balance sheets. Noncontrolling interests that are redeemable upon the occurrence of an event that is not solely within the Company’s control are presented outside of equity and are carried at their estimated redemption value if it exceeds the initial carrying value of the redeemable interest (see Note 11).
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S.”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and investments with original maturities of 90 days or less and are stated at cost in the consolidated balance sheets, which approximates market value. Cash and cash equivalents that are restricted from use due to regulatory or other requirements are included in other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Cash and cash equivalents held on behalf of merchants and other payees are included in settlement assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The changes in settlement cash and cash equivalents are included in settlement activity, net within cash flows from financing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
The following table provides a reconciliation between cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheets and the consolidated statements of cash flows:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheets
$1,228 $1,204 $1,349 
Cash and cash equivalents included in settlement assets
2,243 1,756 1,653 
Other restricted cash
Total cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated statements of cash flows
$3,473 $2,963 $3,005 
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company analyzes the collectability of trade accounts receivable by considering historical bad debts and issued client credits, client creditworthiness, current economic trends, changes in client payment terms and collection trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Any change in the assumptions used in analyzing a specific account receivable may result in an additional allowance for doubtful accounts being recognized in the period in which the change occurs. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $72 million and $86 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Prepaid maintenance, postage and insurance
$235 $187 
Other prepaid expenses228 236 
Total prepaid expenses (1)
463 423 
Income tax receivables (2)
113 534 
Clover Capital cash advances, net
313 269 
Settlement advance cash payments
1,082 381 
Other current assets778 737 
Total other current assets2,286 1,921 
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$2,749 $2,344 
(1)Prepaid expenses represent advance payments for goods and services to be consumed in the future.
(2)Includes receivables associated with transferable federal tax credits (see Note 15).
The Company offers merchants advance access to capital through its Clover Capital program. Under this program, merchants sell fixed amounts of their future credit card receivables to the Company in exchange for an up-front purchase price payment. Future credit card receivables purchased by the Company under the Clover Capital program were $326 million and $281 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company maintained a reserve of $13 million and $12 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, based on an estimate of uncollectible amounts.
The Company also offers merchants within its international operations advance access to capital by providing them the opportunity to receive settlement cash payments in advance in exchange for their receivables from card issuers, including when the cardholders have elected to pay over time in installments. The Company maintains various short-term lines of credit with foreign banks and alliance partners to fund such anticipated settlement activity (see Note 10). These local currency denominated arrangements are primarily associated with the Company’s operations in Latin America, the most significant of which are denominated in Argentine Peso and Brazilian Real. The changes in the Clover Capital and settlement advance cash programs are included in merchant cash advances, net within cash flows from investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Settlement Assets and Obligations
Settlement assets and obligations represent intermediary balances arising from the settlement process, which involves the transfer of funds among card issuers, payment networks, processors, merchants and consumers, and collateral amounts held to
manage merchant credit risk, primarily associated with the Company’s merchant acquiring services. As a processor, the Company facilitates the clearing and settlement activity for the merchant and records settlement assets and obligations upon processing a payment transaction. Settlement assets represent cash received or amounts receivable from agents, payment networks, bank partners, merchants or direct consumers. Settlement obligations represent amounts payable to merchants and payees.
Certain merchant settlement assets (included within settlement receivables) that relate to settlement obligations are held by partner banks to which the Company does not have legal ownership, but which the Company has the right to use, to satisfy the related settlement obligations. The Company records settlement obligations for amounts payable to merchants and for outstanding payment instruments issued to payees that have not yet been presented for settlement.
Allowance for Merchant Credit Losses
With respect to the Company’s merchant acquiring business, the Company’s merchant customers have the legal obligation to refund any charges properly reversed by the cardholder. However, in the event the Company is not able to collect the refunded amounts from the merchants, the Company may be liable for the reversed charges. The Company’s risk in this area primarily relates to situations where a cardholder has purchased goods or services to be delivered in the future. The Company requires cash deposits, guarantees, letters of credit or other types of collateral from certain merchants to mitigate this risk. Collateral held by the Company, or held by partner banks for the Company’s benefit, is classified within settlement assets, and the obligation to repay the collateral is classified within settlement obligations in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company also utilizes a number of systems and procedures to manage merchant credit risk. Despite these efforts, the Company experiences losses due to merchant defaults. The aggregate merchant credit loss expense, recognized by the Company within cost of processing and services in the consolidated statements of income, was $24 million and $25 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $77 million and $62 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The Company maintains an allowance for merchant credit losses that are expected to exceed the amount of merchant collateral. The amount of merchant collateral available to the Company was $666 million and $690 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The allowance includes estimated losses from anticipated chargebacks and fraud events that have been incurred on merchants’ payment transactions that have been processed but not yet reported to the Company, which is recorded within accounts payable and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, as well as estimated losses on refunded amounts to cardholders that have not yet been collected from the merchants, which is recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The allowance is based primarily on the Company’s historical experience of credit losses and other factors such as changes in economic conditions or increases in merchant fraud. The aggregate merchant credit loss allowance was $38 million and $36 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances indicate possible impairment. Goodwill is tested for impairment at a reporting unit level, which is one level below the Company’s operating segments. The Company’s most recent annual impairment assessment of its reporting units in the fourth quarter of 2023 determined that its goodwill was not impaired as the estimated fair values exceeded the carrying values. However, it is reasonably possible that future developments related to the interest or currency exchange rate environments; a shift in strategic initiatives; a deterioration in financial performance within a particular reporting unit; or significant changes in the composition of, or assumptions used in, the quantitative test for certain of the Company’s reporting units (such as an increase in risk-adjusted discount rates) could have a future material impact on one or more of the estimates and assumptions used to evaluate goodwill impairment. Additionally, a significant change in a merchant alliance business relationship or operating performance could result in a material goodwill impairment charge.
In connection with the Segment Realignment, the Company performed an interim goodwill impairment assessment in the first quarter of 2024 for the impacted reporting units, and determined that its goodwill was not impaired based on an assessment of various qualitative factors. Examples of qualitative factors that the Company assesses include its share price, its financial performance, market and competitive factors in its industry and other events specific to its reporting units. There is no accumulated goodwill impairment for the Company through September 30, 2024.
Foreign Currency
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency of the Company’s U.S.-based and certain foreign-based businesses. Where the functional currency differs from the U.S. dollar, assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in
effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates during the reporting period. Gains and losses from foreign currency translation are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in determining net income for the reporting period.
Financial statements of subsidiaries located in highly inflationary economies outside of the U.S. are remeasured into U.S. dollars, and the foreign currency gains and losses from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities are reflected in the consolidated statements of income, rather than as foreign currency translation within accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets. The remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities in highly inflationary economies, including Argentina, resulted in foreign currency exchange losses of $22 million and $38 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $75 million and $88 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which is included within other expense, net in the consolidated statements of income.
To reduce exposure to changes in the value of the Company’s net investments in certain of its foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company uses fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts and foreign currency-denominated debt as economic hedges of its net investments in such foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses on the qualifying net investment hedge instruments are recorded as foreign currency translation, net of tax, within other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and will remain in accumulated other comprehensive loss within the consolidated balance sheets until the sale or complete liquidation of the underlying foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries.
Derivatives
Derivatives are entered into for periods consistent with related underlying exposures and are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability measured at fair value. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the hedged item affects earnings. If the derivative is designated as a net investment hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative, net of tax, are recorded in the foreign currency translation component of other comprehensive income (loss) until the sale or complete liquidation of the underlying net investment. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in the same line item as the changes in the fair value of the hedged item and recognized in the consolidated statements of income. To the extent a derivative is not designated as a hedge, changes in fair value are recognized in the consolidated statements of income. The Company’s policy is to enter into derivatives with creditworthy institutions and not to enter into such derivatives for speculative purposes.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The Company maintains frozen noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees in Europe and the U.S. Effective September 30, 2023, the Company terminated its United Kingdom (“U.K.”) and U.S. defined benefit pension plans. In March 2024, the Company entered into a group annuity insurance contract to provide for the administration of future payments to eligible plan participants of the terminated U.K. plan. In connection with the buy-in of this insurance policy, the plan’s projected benefit obligation was remeasured to the value of the group annuity insurance contract, resulting in an unrecognized loss, net of tax, of approximately $63 million recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss within the consolidated balance sheet.
Upon the settlement of the terminated plans, which is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company will fund an estimated plan termination liability shortfall for the U.S. defined benefit pension plans of $20 million and expects to recognize a net non-cash pre-tax pension settlement charge for the terminated U.S. and U.K. plans of approximately $140 million, which also includes the recognition of remaining net actuarial unrecognized losses recorded within accumulated other comprehensive loss. The amount of accrued vested benefits to be received by participants will not be impacted.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net consists of interest expense primarily associated with the Company’s outstanding borrowings and finance lease obligations, as well as interest income primarily associated with the Company’s investment securities. Interest expense, net consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2024202320242023
Interest expense
$(339)$(268)$(904)$(715)
Interest income
13 10 32 23 
Interest expense, net
$(326)$(258)$(872)$(692)
v3.24.3
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]  
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”), which clarifies the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“Topic 820”), when measuring the fair value of an equity security subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of an equity security and introduces new disclosure requirements for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820. For public entities, ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The provisions within ASU 2022-03 are to be applied prospectively with any adjustments from the adoption recognized in earnings and disclosed on the date of adoption. The Company adopted ASU 2022-03 effective January 1, 2024, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”), which enhances and expands the current annual and interim requirements on segment information disclosures. Under the new disclosure requirements, entities will be required to disclose, on an annual and interim basis: significant segment expense categories and amounts for each reportable segment that are included in the reported measure of segment profit or loss and regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”); an aggregate amount and qualitative description of other segment items included in each reported measure of segment profit or loss for each reportable segment; measures of a segment’s profit or loss that are used by the CODM to assess segment performance and decide how to allocate resources; and disclosure of the title and position of the individual or the name of the group identified as the CODM. For public entities, the provisions within ASU 2023-07 are to be applied retrospectively for all comparative periods and are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently assessing its annual financial statement segment information disclosures in connection with the adoption of ASU 2023-07, effective for the year ending December 31, 2024.
In 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which establishes new income tax disclosure requirements in addition to modifying and eliminating certain existing requirements. ASU 2023-09 requires entities to consistently categorize and provide greater disaggregation of information within the income tax reconciliation to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature and magnitude of factors contributing to the difference between the effective and statutory tax rates. For public entities, the provisions within ASU 2023-09 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and for interim periods of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025. The Company is currently assessing the impact the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statement disclosures.
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition
The Company generates revenue from the delivery of processing, service and product solutions. Revenue is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer, and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer which may be at a point in time or over time.
Disaggregation of Revenue
The Company’s operations are comprised of the Merchant and the Financial reportable segments. Additional information regarding the Company’s business segments is included in Note 20. The table below presents the Company’s revenue disaggregated by business line, including a reconciliation with its reportable segments. The Company’s disaggregation of revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 has been recast to reflect the Segment Realignment. The Company serves its global client base by working among its geographic teams across various regions, including the U.S. and Canada; Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”); Latin America (“LATAM”); and Asia Pacific (“APAC”). The majority of the Company’s revenue is earned domestically, with revenue generated within its EMEA, LATAM and APAC regions comprising approximately 15% of total revenue for each of the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and 15% and 14% of total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(In millions)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Revenue by Business Line
2024202320242023
Small Business$1,627 $1,492 $4,719 $4,201 
Enterprise558 478 1,563 1,410 
Processing284 289 850 850 
Total Merchant segment revenue
$2,469 $2,259 $7,132 $6,461 
Digital Payments
$987 $940 $2,894 $2,724 
Issuing
789 756 2,316 2,217 
Banking
636 606 1,866 1,829 
Total Financial segment revenue
$2,412 $2,302 $7,076 $6,770 
Corporate and Other$334 $312 $997 $945 
Total Revenue
$5,215 $4,873 $15,205 $14,176 
Contract Balances
The following table provides information about contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Contract assets$821 $754 
Contract liabilities1,025 1,011 
Contract assets, reported within other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets, primarily relate to customer discounts (contract incentives) where revenue is recognized and payment of consideration under the contract is contingent upon the transfer of services to a customer over the contractual period. Contract liabilities primarily relate to advance consideration received from customers (deferred revenue) for which transfer of control occurs, and therefore revenue is recognized, as services are provided. Contract balances are reported in a net contract asset or liability position on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. The Company recognized $659 million of revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 that was included in the contract liabilities balance at the beginning of the period.
Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations
The following table includes estimated processing and services revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that were unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at September 30, 2024:
(In millions)
Year Ending December 31,
Remainder of 2024$632 
20252,283 
20261,739 
20271,226 
Thereafter1,412 
The Company applies the optional exemption under ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), and does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations for account- and transaction-based processing fees that qualify for recognition under the as-invoiced practical expedient. These multi-year contracts contain variable consideration for stand-ready performance obligations for which the exact quantity and mix of transactions to be processed are contingent upon the customer’s request. The Company also applies the optional exemptions under ASC 606 and does not disclose information for variable consideration that is a sales-based or usage-based royalty promised in exchange for a license of intellectual property or that is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation or to a wholly unsatisfied promise to transfer a distinct good or service in a series. The amounts disclosed above as remaining performance obligations consist primarily of fixed or monthly minimum processing fees and maintenance fees under contracts with an original expected duration of greater than one year.
v3.24.3
Acquisitions and Dispositions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Acquisitions and Dispositions Acquisitions and Dispositions
Acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Purchase price was allocated to the respective identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values at the date of acquisitions. The results of operations for the following acquired and divested businesses are included in the consolidated results of the Company from the respective dates of acquisition and through the respective dates of disposition. Pro forma information for these acquired businesses is not provided because they did not have a material effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the Company’s consolidated results of operations.
Acquisitions
On October 9, 2023, the Company acquired Skytef Solucões em Captura de Transações Ltda (“Skytef”), a distributor for independent software vendor partners and merchants of the Company’s Electronic Funds Transfer payments software. Skytef is included within the Merchant segment and expands the Company’s distribution network and point-of-sale applications. On November 1, 2023, the Company acquired Sled S.A. (“Sled”), a provider of instant payment solutions. Sled is included within the Merchant segment and expands the Company’s direct payment service capabilities. The Company acquired these businesses in Latin America for an aggregate purchase price, including hold-backs, of $17 million. The purchase price allocations for the Skytef and Sled acquisitions were finalized in the first quarter of 2024, and measurement period adjustments did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated statement of income.
Dispositions
On July 25, 2023, the Company sold its financial reconciliation business, which was reported within the Financial segment, for cash proceeds of $232 million. The Company recognized a pre-tax gain of $177 million on the sale, recorded within net gain on sale of businesses and other assets, with a related tax expense of $49 million recorded within the income tax provision, in the consolidated statement of income during the three months ended September 30, 2023. The pre-tax gain was comprised of the difference between the consideration received and the net carrying amount of the business, including $38 million of allocated goodwill and $13 million of other net assets, primarily consisting of trade accounts receivable and capitalized software.
v3.24.3
Intangible Assets
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Intangible Assets Intangible Assets
Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following:
(In millions)Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
September 30, 2024
Customer relationships$14,662 $8,444 $6,218 
Acquired software and technology1,951 1,120 831 
Trade names641 400 241 
Purchased software1,036 535 501 
Capitalized software and other intangibles3,863 1,332 2,531 
Total$22,153 $11,831 $10,322 
December 31, 2023
Customer relationships$14,669 $7,594 $7,075 
Acquired software and technology2,148 1,148 1,000 
Trade names641 356 285 
Purchased software1,087 520 567 
Capitalized software and other intangibles3,356 1,073 2,283 
Total$21,901 $10,691 $11,210 
Amortization expense associated with the above identifiable intangible assets was $566 million and $579 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $1.7 billion and $1.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
v3.24.3
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Abstract]  
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
The Company maintains investments in various affiliates that are accounted for as equity method investments, the most significant of which are related to the Company’s merchant alliances. The Company’s share of net income or loss from these investments is reported within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates and the related tax expense or benefit is reported within the income tax provision in the consolidated statements of income. The Company reviews its equity method investments each reporting period for indications of an other-than-temporary decline in value, including significant changes in business relationships with merchant alliances. A decline in value of an equity method investment determined to be other-than-temporary is recorded as a current-period impairment charge within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates in the consolidated statements of income. The estimated fair values of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated merchant alliances assume a continuation beyond the existing contractual term. A renewal of certain of the merchant alliance agreements beyond the current contractual term is not solely within the Company’s control.
Merchant Alliances
The Company maintains ownership interests in various merchant alliances. A merchant alliance is an agreement between the Company and a financial institution that combines the processing capabilities and management expertise of the Company with the visibility and distribution channel of the financial institution. A merchant alliance acquires credit and debit card transactions from merchants. The Company provides processing and other services to the alliance and charges fees to the alliance based on contractual pricing (see Note 19).
The Company maintains a 40% ownership interest in the Wells Fargo Merchant Services merchant alliance (“WFMS”), which is accounted for as an equity method investment. The Company acquired its ownership, at fair value, in WFMS through its 2019 acquisition of First Data Corporation. In the third quarter of 2024, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) provided the Company a notice of non-renewal for WFMS. Upon expiration of the merchant alliance, effective April 1, 2025, the Company expects to receive a cash payment or assets equal to the fair value of its share of WFMS, as determined in accordance with an agreed upon contractual valuation and separation process.
The Company recorded a $570 million non-cash impairment as a result of an other-than-temporary decline in the carrying value of its equity method investment in WFMS within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates and the related tax benefit within the income tax provision in the consolidated statement of income in the third quarter of 2024. The impairment was based on the Company’s estimate of the fair value of its portion of WFMS, and is subject to further adjustments upon completion of the valuation process agreed to by the Company and Wells Fargo and additional information received throughout the final valuation process. The Company’s estimated fair value of WFMS was determined using an income valuation approach, which required estimates of the discount and tax rates; future expected net cash flows, including customer growth and attrition rates, and indirect expenses of WFMS; and other future events that are judgmental in nature, reflecting the risks inherent in future cash flows. The fair value measurements were primarily based on significant inputs that were not observable in the market and thus represented a Level 3 measurement of the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements.
The Company’s investment in its merchant alliances was $1.3 billion and $1.9 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and is reported within investments in unconsolidated affiliates in the consolidated balance sheets.
Other Equity Investments
The Company also maintains investments, over which it does not have significant influence, in various equity securities without a readily determinable fair value. Such investments totaled $137 million and $156 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and are primarily included within other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company reviews these investments each reporting period to determine whether an impairment or observable price change for the investment has occurred. To the extent such events or changes occur, the Company evaluates the fair value compared to its cost basis in the investment. Gains or losses from a sale of these investments or a change in fair value are included within other expense, net in the consolidated statements of income for the period. Adjustments made to the values recorded for certain equity securities and net gains from sales of equity securities were $2 million and $29 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and were not significant during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
v3.24.3
Derivatives and Hedging Instruments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivatives and Hedging Instruments Derivatives and Hedging Instruments
In order to limit exposure to risk, the Company maintains derivative instruments with creditworthy institutions to hedge against changing interest rates and foreign currency rate fluctuations. The Company utilizes forward exchange contracts, fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts and other non-derivative hedging instruments to manage such risk. The Company has designated these instruments as cash flow hedges, net investment hedges, or fair value hedges, as further described below. Derivative instruments maintained by the Company are measured on a recurring basis and are recorded at fair value either as an asset or liability in the consolidated balance sheets (see Note 8).
Cash Flow Hedges
The Company maintains forward exchange contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, to hedge foreign currency exposure to the Indian Rupee. The notional amount of these derivatives was $451 million and $443 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Based on the amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2024, the Company estimates that it will recognize gains of approximately $1 million in cost of processing and services during the next twelve months as foreign exchange forward contracts settle.
The Company previously entered into treasury lock agreements (“Treasury Locks”), designated as cash flow hedges to manage exposure to fluctuations in benchmark interest rates in anticipation of the issuance of fixed rate debt in connection with the acquisition and refinancing of certain indebtedness of First Data Corporation and its subsidiaries. In 2019, concurrent with the issuance of U.S dollar-denominated senior notes, the Treasury Locks were settled resulting in a loss, net of income taxes, and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss that is being amortized to earnings over the terms of the originally forecast interest payments. The unamortized balance recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the Treasury Locks was $105 million and $116 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Based on the amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2024, the Company estimates that it will recognize approximately $13 million in net interest expense during the next twelve months related to settled interest rate hedge contracts.
Net Investment Hedges
To reduce exposure to changes in the value of the Company’s net investments in certain of its foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company uses fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts and foreign currency-denominated debt as economic hedges of its net investments in such foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries.
The aggregate notional amount of the fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts were as follows:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Currency
Euros
475 400 
Singapore Dollars
841 751 
Canadian Dollars253 — 
These fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swaps have been designated as net investment hedges to hedge a portion of the Company’s net investment in certain subsidiaries whose functional currencies are the Euro, Singapore Dollar, and Canadian Dollar. The Company has also designated certain of its Euro- and British Pound-denominated senior notes and Euro commercial paper notes as net investment hedges to hedge a portion of its net investment in certain subsidiaries whose functional currencies are the Euro and the British Pound.
Foreign currency transaction gains or losses on the qualifying net investment hedge instruments are recorded as foreign currency translation within other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and will remain in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets until the sale or complete liquidation of the underlying foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries.
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net of income tax, related to net investment hedges that were recorded as foreign currency translation within other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2024202320242023
Cross-currency rate swap contracts
$(33)$$(17)$(3)
Foreign currency-denominated debt
(134)123 (33)
The Company recorded income tax impacts of $56 million and $(42) million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $17 million and $(2) million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, in other comprehensive income (loss) from the translation of foreign currency-denominated senior notes, Euro commercial paper notes and cross-currency rate swap contracts.
Fair Value Hedges
The Company maintains fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts, designated as fair value hedges, to mitigate the spot foreign exchange rate risk on the principal amount of its British Pound-denominated 2.250% senior notes due in July 2025, as well as on the principal amount of a Euro-denominated intercompany note.
The aggregate notional amount of the fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts were as follows:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Currency
British Pounds
525 525 
Euros
157 157 
Net changes in the fair value of the cross-currency rate swaps ($33 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024), along with the offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged notes, attributable to fluctuations in the respective foreign currency spot rates are recognized in other expense, net within the consolidated statements of income.
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
The fair values of cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, other current assets, settlement assets and obligations, accounts payable, and client deposits approximate their respective carrying values due to the short period of time to maturity. Derivative instruments maintained by the Company (see Note 7) are measured on a recurring basis based on foreign currency spot rates and forwards quoted by banks and foreign currency dealers and are marked to market each period. Contingent consideration related to certain of the Company’s acquisitions is estimated using the present value of a probability-weighted assessment approach based on the likelihood of achieving the earn-out criteria. The Company’s obligation to purchase a redeemable
noncontrolling interest in one of its existing merchant alliance joint ventures (see Note 11) is measured at the estimated fair value of the minority interest. This obligation will be settled at a future date through the distribution of certain merchant contracts to the minority partner. The fair value of the Company’s contingent liability for current expected credit losses associated with its debt guarantees, as further described below, is estimated based on assumptions of future risk of default and the corresponding level of credit losses at the time of default.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following:
Fair Value
(In millions)ClassificationFair Value HierarchySeptember 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Assets
Forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesPrepaid expenses and other current assetsLevel 2$$
Cross-currency rate swap contract designated as fair value hedgePrepaid expenses and other current assetsLevel 231 — 
Cross-currency rate swap contract designated as fair value hedgeOther long-term assetsLevel 2— 
Liabilities
Cross-currency rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedgesAccounts payable and other current liabilitiesLevel 2$$— 
Cross-currency rate swap contracts designated as net investment hedgesAccounts payable and other current liabilitiesLevel 227 — 
Cross-currency rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedgesOther long-term liabilitiesLevel 2
Cross-currency rate swap contracts designated as net investment hedgesOther long-term liabilitiesLevel 257 61 
Contingent considerationAccounts payable and other current liabilitiesLevel 3— 
Obligation to purchase redeemable noncontrolling interestAccounts payable and other current liabilities
Level 3
95 — 
Contingent debt guarantee Other long-term liabilitiesLevel 317 23 
Debt
The Company’s senior notes are recorded at amortized cost but measured at fair value for disclosure purposes. The estimated fair value of senior notes was based on matrix pricing which considers readily observable inputs of comparable securities (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy). The carrying value of the Company’s foreign lines of credit, commercial paper notes and revolving credit facility borrowings approximates fair value as these instruments have variable interest rates and the Company has not experienced any change to its credit ratings (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy). The estimated fair value of total debt, excluding finance leases and other financing obligations, was $24.1 billion and $21.6 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and the carrying value was $24.3 billion and $22.2 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Debt Guarantee Arrangements
The Company maintains noncontrolling ownership interests in Sagent M&C, LLC and defi SOLUTIONS Group, LLC (collectively the “Lending Joint Ventures”), which are accounted for under the equity method. The Lending Joint Ventures maintain variable-rate term loan facilities with aggregate outstanding borrowings of $426 million in senior unsecured debt at September 30, 2024 and variable-rate revolving credit facilities with an aggregate borrowing capacity of $83 million with a syndicate of banks, which mature in April 2027. There were $20 million of aggregate outstanding borrowings on the revolving credit facilities at September 30, 2024. The Company has guaranteed the debt of the Lending Joint Ventures.
The Company maintains liabilities for its obligations to perform over the term of its debt guarantee arrangements with the Lending Joint Ventures, which are reported within other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company has provided aggregate guarantees of $509 million associated with the debt of the Lending Joint Ventures and is entitled to receive a defined fee in exchange for its guarantee of this indebtedness. The Company has not made any payments under the guarantees, nor has it been called upon to do so, and does not anticipate that the Lending Joint Ventures will fail to fulfill their debt obligations.
The non-contingent component of the Company’s debt guarantee arrangements is recorded at amortized cost, but measured at fair value for disclosure purposes. The carrying value of the Company’s non-contingent liability of $24 million and $31 million approximates the fair value at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively (Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy). Such guarantees will be amortized in future periods over the contractual term of the debt. The contingent component of the Company’s debt guarantee arrangements represents the current expected credit losses to which the Company is exposed. The amount of the liability, as reflected within the table above, is estimated based on certain financial metrics of the Lending Joint Ventures and historical industry data, which is used to develop assumptions of the likelihood the guaranteed parties will default and the level of credit losses in the event a default occurs. The Company recognized $4 million and $2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $13 million and $7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, within other expense, net in its consolidated statements of income related to its release from risk under the non-contingent guarantees as well as a change in the provision of estimated credit losses associated with the indebtedness of the Lending Joint Ventures.
Other Non-Financial Assets
Certain of the Company’s non-financial assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, including property and equipment, lease right-of-use assets, equity securities without a readily determinable fair value, goodwill and other intangible assets, and are subject to fair value adjustment in certain circumstances (see Note 6).
v3.24.3
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities consisted of the following:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Trade accounts payable$483 $449 
Client deposits984 931 
Transferable federal tax credits (see Note 15)
337 804 
Accrued compensation and benefits303 344 
Accrued taxes267 203 
Accrued interest183 298 
Accrued payment network fees276 232 
Operating lease liabilities109 118 
Accrued professional fees114 96 
Obligation to purchase redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 11)
95 — 
Other accrued expenses1,010 880 
Total$4,161 $4,355 
v3.24.3
Debt
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
The Company’s debt consisted of the following:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Short-term and current maturities of long-term debt:
Foreign lines of credit$868 $442 
Finance lease and other financing obligations332 313 
Total short-term and current maturities of long-term debt$1,200 $755 
Long-term debt:
2.750% senior notes due July 2024
$— $2,000 
3.850% senior notes due June 2025
900 900 
2.250% senior notes due July 2025 (British Pound-denominated)
704 672 
3.200% senior notes due July 2026
2,000 2,000 
5.150% senior notes due March 2027
750 — 
2.250% senior notes due June 2027
1,000 1,000 
1.125% senior notes due July 2027 (Euro-denominated)
559 555 
5.450% senior notes due March 2028
900 900 
5.375% senior notes due August 2028
700 700 
4.200% senior notes due October 2028
1,000 1,000 
3.500% senior notes due July 2029
3,000 3,000 
4.750% senior notes due March 2030
850 — 
2.650% senior notes due June 2030
1,000 1,000 
1.625% senior notes due July 2030 (Euro-denominated)
559 555 
5.350% senior notes due March 2031
500 — 
4.500% senior notes due May 2031 (Euro-denominated)
894 889 
3.000% senior notes due July 2031 (British Pound-denominated)
704 672 
5.600% senior notes due March 2033
900 900 
5.625% senior notes due August 2033
1,300 1,300 
5.450% senior notes due March 2034
750 — 
5.150% senior notes due August 2034
900 — 
4.400% senior notes due July 2049
2,000 2,000 
U.S. dollar commercial paper notes317 418 
Euro commercial paper notes1,329 1,321 
Revolving credit facility70 74 
Unamortized discount and deferred financing costs(160)(145)
Finance lease and other financing obligations659 652 
Total long-term debt$24,085 $22,363 
The Company was in compliance with all financial debt covenants during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Senior Notes
On August 12, 2024, the Company completed the public offering and issuance of $1.75 billion of senior notes, comprised of $850 million aggregate principal amount of 4.750% senior notes due in March 2030 and $900 million aggregate principal amount of 5.150% senior notes due in August 2034. Interest on these senior notes is paid semi-annually. The Company used the net proceeds from this senior notes offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of a portion of the Company’s commercial paper notes and for share repurchases.
On March 4, 2024, the Company completed the public offering and issuance of $2.0 billion of senior notes, comprised of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.150% senior notes due in March 2027, $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.350% senior notes due in March 2031 and $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.450% senior notes due in March
2034. Interest on these senior notes is paid semi-annually. The Company used the net proceeds from this senior notes offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of a portion of the Company’s commercial paper notes and for share repurchases, and in July 2024, the repayment of a portion of its 2.750% senior notes.
At September 30, 2024, the 3.850% senior notes due in June 2025 and 2.250% senior notes due in July 2025 were classified in the consolidated balance sheet as long-term, as the Company has the intent to refinance this debt on a long-term basis, and the ability to do so under its revolving credit facility.
The indentures governing these senior notes contain covenants that, among other matters, limit (i) the Company’s ability to consolidate or merge with or into, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of its properties and assets to, another person, (ii) the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to create or assume liens, and (iii) the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to engage in sale and leaseback transactions. The Company may, at its option, redeem these senior notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time at the applicable redemption price.
Commercial Paper
The Company maintains unsecured U.S. dollar and Euro commercial paper programs. From time to time, the Company may issue under these programs U.S. dollar commercial paper with maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issuance and Euro commercial paper with maturities of up to 183 days from the date of issuance. Outstanding borrowings under the U.S. dollar program were $317 million and $418 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, with weighted average interest rates of 4.933% and 5.454%, respectively. Outstanding borrowings under the Euro program were $1.3 billion at both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, with weighted average interest rates of 3.629% and 4.029%, respectively. The Company intends to maintain available capacity under its revolving credit facility, as described below, in an amount at least equal to the aggregate outstanding borrowings under its commercial paper programs. Outstanding borrowings under the commercial paper programs are classified in the consolidated balance sheets as long-term as the Company has the intent to refinance this commercial paper on a long-term basis through the continued issuance of new commercial paper upon maturity, and the Company also has the ability to refinance such commercial paper under its revolving credit facility.
Revolving Credit Facility
The Company maintains a senior unsecured multicurrency revolving credit facility, which matures in June 2027 and provides for a maximum aggregate principal amount of availability of $6.0 billion. Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at a variable base rate, determined by the term and currency of the borrowing, plus a specified margin based on the Company’s long-term debt rating. Outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility were $70 million and $74 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, with corresponding interest rates of 5.970% and 6.450%, respectively. The credit facility also requires the Company to pay a facility fee based on the aggregate commitments in effect under the agreement from time to time. The credit facility contains various restrictions and covenants that require the Company to, among other things, limit its consolidated indebtedness as of the end of each fiscal quarter to no more than 3.75 times the Company’s consolidated net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash charges and expenses and certain other adjustments during the period of four fiscal quarters then ended, subject to certain exceptions.

Foreign Lines of Credit
The Company maintains various short-term lines of credit and other borrowing arrangements with foreign banks and alliance partners primarily to fund merchant settlement advances associated with operations in Latin America, including an annually renewable term loan facility to fund settlement advance cash payments in Brazil. This term loan has a notional value of 514 million Brazilian real ($95 million USD equivalent) at September 30, 2024 and bears interest at a variable Certificado de Depósito Interbancário (CDI) Rate, plus a specified margin per annum. In February 2024, this term loan facility was amended, which amendment extended its maturity date to April 2025 and decreased the specified margin to 1.25% per annum.
The following table provides a summary of the outstanding borrowings and weighted average interest rates of the Company’s foreign lines of credit and other borrowing arrangements by country:
Outstanding Borrowings (in millions)
Weighted-Average Interest Rate
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Argentina
$635 $208 43.775 %121.581 %
Brazil
109 123 11.663 %13.500 %
Uruguay
52 55 10.061 %11.125 %
Other
72 56 5.061 %4.912 %
Total
$868 $442 34.503 %63.060 %
v3.24.3
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
The minority partner in one of the Company’s existing merchant alliance joint ventures maintained a redeemable noncontrolling 1% interest which was presented outside of equity and carried at its estimated redemption value. The minority partner was entitled to a contractually determined share of the entity’s income, and the joint venture agreement contained redemption features whereby the interest held by the minority partner was redeemable either (i) at the option of the holder or (ii) upon the occurrence of an event that is not solely within the Company’s control.
Effective June 2024, the Company and the merchant alliance joint venture minority partner mutually agreed to terminate the joint venture agreement on September 1, 2024. Under the provisions of the separation agreement, the Company redeemed the minority partner’s membership interest in exchange for a future distribution of certain merchant contracts. The redeemable noncontrolling interest was adjusted to reflect the estimated redemption value, with a corresponding adjustment recorded to additional paid-in capital (see Notes 8 and 12). Additionally, as the redeemable noncontrolling interest is now mandatorily redeemable, the Company’s obligation to satisfy the purchase of the interest has been reclassified as a current liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet (see Note 9). The Company maintains an ongoing relationship with the former minority partner to provide processing and other support services following the termination of the joint venture agreement.
The following table presents a summary of the redeemable noncontrolling interest activity during the nine months ended September 30:
(In millions)20242023
Balance at beginning of period$161 $161 
Distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest
(13)(19)
Share of income13 19 
Adjustment to estimated redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest(66)— 
Reclassification to current liability
(95)— 
Balance at end of period$— $161 
v3.24.3
Equity
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Equity Equity
The following tables provide changes in equity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Number of SharesAmount
(In millions)Common SharesTreasury SharesCommon StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Equity
Balance at June 30, 2024784 207 $$23,014 $(1,197)$22,073 $(15,744)$624 $28,778 
Net income564 571 
Other comprehensive income241 21 262 
Share-based compensation88 88 
Shares issued under stock plans(1)(99)64 (35)
Purchases of treasury stock(1,261)(1,261)
Balance at September 30, 2024784 214 $$23,003 $(956)$22,637 $(16,941)$652 $28,403 
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
Number of SharesAmount
(In millions)Common Shares
Treasury Shares
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockTotal Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at June 30, 2023784 173 $$22,988 $(900)$18,622 $(10,727)$725 $30,716 
Net income (1)
952 11 963 
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests (2)
(2)(2)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiary (3)
6(65)(59)
Other comprehensive loss(266)(17)(283)
Share-based compensation76 76 
Shares issued under stock plans
(14)19 
Purchases of treasury stock(1,191)(1,191)
Balance at September 30, 2023784 182 $$23,056 $(1,166)$19,574 $(11,899)$652 $30,225 
(1)The total net income presented in equity for the three months ended September 30, 2023 is different than the amount presented in the consolidated statement of income due to the net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $6 million not included in equity.
(2)The total distributions presented in equity for the three months ended September 30, 2023 excludes $6 million in distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity.
(3)The Company acquired the remaining 49% ownership interest in European Merchant Services B.V., a Netherlands-based merchant acceptance business, during the three months ended September 30, 2023. The Company previously held a majority controlling financial interest in this consolidated subsidiary.
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Number of SharesAmount
(In millions)Common SharesTreasury SharesCommon StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Equity
Balance at December 31, 2023784 190 $$23,103 $(783)$20,444 $(12,915)$651 $30,508 
Net income (1)
2,193 26 2,219 
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests (2)
(28)(28)
Change in estimated redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 11)
66 66 
Other comprehensive (loss) income(173)(170)
Share-based compensation273 273 
Shares issued under stock plans
(4)(439)261 (178)
Purchases of treasury stock28 (4,287)(4,287)
Balance at September 30, 2024784 214 $$23,003 $(956)$22,637 $(16,941)$652 $28,403 
(1)The total net income presented in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is different than the amount presented in the consolidated statement of income due to the net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $13 million not included in equity.
(2)The total distributions presented in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 excludes $13 million in distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity.
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
Number of SharesAmount
(In millions)Common Shares
Treasury Shares
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockTotal Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at December 31, 2022784 154 $$23,011 $(1,189)$17,376 $(8,378)$699 $31,527 
Net income (1)
2,198 23 2,221 
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests (2)
(3)(3)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiary (3)
6(65)(59)
Other comprehensive income (loss)23 (2)21 
Share-based compensation275 275 
Shares issued under stock plans
(3)(236)163 (73)
Purchases of treasury stock31 (3,684)(3,684)
Balance at September 30, 2023784 182 $$23,056 $(1,166)$19,574 $(11,899)$652 $30,225 
(1)The total net income presented in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is different than the amount presented in the consolidated statement of income due to the net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $19 million not included in equity.
(2)The total distributions presented in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 excludes $19 million in distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity.
(3)The Company acquired the remaining 49% ownership interest in European Merchant Services B.V., a Netherlands-based merchant acceptance business, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The Company previously held a majority controlling financial interest in this consolidated subsidiary.
v3.24.3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of income taxes, consisted of the following:
(In millions)DerivativesForeign
Currency
Translation
Pension PlansTotal
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Balance at June 30, 2024$(72)$(1,029)$(96)$(1,197)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(6)245 — 239 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — — 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(4)245 — 241 
Balance at September 30, 2024$(76)$(784)$(96)$(956)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance at June 30, 2023$(91)$(789)$(20)$(900)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(286)— (281)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss10 — 15 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)10 (276)— (266)
Balance at September 30, 2023$(81)$(1,065)$(20)$(1,166)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Balance at December 31, 2023$(78)$(688)$(17)$(783)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (see Note 1)(4)(96)(79)(179)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss— — 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(96)(79)(173)
Balance at September 30, 2024$(76)$(784)$(96)$(956)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance at December 31, 2022$(103)$(1,064)$(22)$(1,189)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications11 (11)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss11 10 — 21 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)22 (1)23 
Balance at September 30, 2023$(81)$(1,065)$(20)$(1,166)
v3.24.3
Share-Based Compensation
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognized $88 million and $76 million of share-based compensation expense during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $273 million and $275 million of share-based compensation expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company’s share-based compensation awards are typically granted in the first quarter of the year, and may also occur throughout the year in conjunction with acquisitions of businesses. At September 30, 2024, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost for restricted stock units and awards, performance share units, and unvested stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, of $412 million is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years.
A summary of restricted stock unit, restricted stock award and performance share unit activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is as follows:
Restricted Stock Units and AwardsPerformance Share Units
Shares
(In thousands)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueShares
(In thousands)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Units and awards - December 31, 2023
5,419 $103.11 3,219 $104.09 
Granted2,243 149.78 334 173.06 
Forfeited(333)119.63 (512)102.44 
Vested(2,446)103.54 (1,052)102.06 
Units and awards - September 30, 2024
4,883 $123.04 1,989 $115.23 
A summary of stock option activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is as follows:
Shares
(In thousands)
Weighted-Average Exercise PriceWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions)
Stock options outstanding - December 31, 20233,865 $72.36 
Granted— — 
Forfeited(10)108.15 
Exercised(2,153)58.48 
Stock options outstanding - September 30, 20241,702 $89.69 4.33$153 
Stock options exercisable - September 30, 20241,702 $89.69 4.33$153 
v3.24.3
Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The Company’s income tax provision and effective income tax rate were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2024202320242023
Income tax provision$74 $239 $448 $544 
Effective income tax rate5.8 %19.8 %13.5 %19.5 %
The income tax provision as a percentage of income before income taxes and loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates was 5.8% and 19.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 13.5% and 19.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The effective income tax rate as a percentage of income before income taxes and loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 included a deferred tax benefit of $142 million recorded within the income tax provision associated with a non-cash impairment charge of $570 million recorded within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates.
Pursuant to provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act, the Company has purchased transferable federal tax credits from various counterparties. Such federal tax credits were purchased at negotiated discounts, resulting in an income tax benefit. Receivables associated with transferable federal tax credits are recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets, and amounts owed to counterparties for the purchased credits are recorded within accounts payable and other current liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The Company’s potential liability for unrecognized tax benefits before interest and penalties was approximately $88 million at September 30, 2024. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that the liability for unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by up to $5 million over the next twelve months as a result of possible closure of tax audits, audit settlements, and the lapse of the statutes of limitations in various jurisdictions.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s U.S. federal income tax return for 2023, and tax returns in certain states and foreign jurisdictions for 2017 through 2023, remain subject to examination by taxing authorities.
v3.24.3
Shares Used in Computing Net Income Per Share Attributable to Fiserv, Inc.
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Shares Used in Computing Net Income Per Share Attributable to Fiserv, Inc. Shares Used in Computing Net Income Per Share Attributable to Fiserv, Inc.
The computation of shares used in calculating basic and diluted net income per share is as follows:
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2024202320242023
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the calculation of net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share - basic
573.7 606.2 582.5 616.2 
Common stock equivalents3.2 4.1 3.2 4.1 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the calculation of net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share - diluted
576.9 610.3 585.7 620.3 
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, stock options for 140,193 and 948,973 shares, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of weighted-average outstanding shares - diluted because their impact was anti-dilutive. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, stock options excluded from the calculation of weighted-average outstanding shares - diluted were not significant.
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Cash Flow Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Cash Flow Information Cash Flow Information
Supplemental cash flow information consisted of the following:
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)20242023
Interest paid$983 $703 
Net income taxes paid
1,015 966 
Treasury stock purchases settled after the balance sheet date39 
Software obtained under financing arrangements96 175 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities - operating leases74 69 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities - finance leases197 242 
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation and Legislative Matters
In the normal course of business, the Company or its subsidiaries are named as defendants in lawsuits in which claims are asserted against the Company. The Company maintained an accrual of $29 million and $32 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to its various legal proceedings, primarily associated with the Company’s merchant acquiring business and certain tax matters. The Company’s estimate of the possible range of exposure for various legal proceedings in excess of amounts accrued is $0 million to approximately $110 million. In the opinion of management, the liabilities, if any, which may ultimately result from such legal proceedings are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Electronic Payments Transactions
In connection with the Company’s processing of electronic payments transactions, which are separate and distinct from the settlement payment transactions described in Note 1, funds received from subscribers are invested from the time the Company collects the funds until payments are made to the applicable recipients. These subscriber funds are invested in short-term, highly liquid investments. Subscriber funds, which are not included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, can fluctuate significantly based on consumer bill payment and debit card activity and totaled $677 million and $3.5 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Indemnifications and Warranties
The Company may indemnify its clients from certain costs resulting from claims of patent, copyright or trademark infringement associated with its clients’ use of the Company’s products or services. The Company may also warrant to clients that its products and services will operate in accordance with identified specifications. From time to time, in connection with sales of businesses, the Company agrees to indemnify the buyers of such businesses for liabilities associated with the businesses that are
sold. Payments, net of recoveries, under such indemnification or warranty provisions were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
v3.24.3
Related Party Transactions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions
Merchant Alliances
A portion of the Company’s business is conducted through merchant alliances between the Company and financial institutions (see Note 6). A merchant alliance is an agreement between the Company and a financial institution that combines the processing capabilities and management expertise of the Company with the visibility and distribution channel of the financial institution. A merchant alliance acquires credit and debit card transactions from merchants. The Company provides processing and other services to the alliance and charges fees to the alliance based on contractual pricing.
To the extent the Company maintains a controlling financial interest in an alliance, the alliance’s financial statements are consolidated with those of the Company and the related processing fees are treated as an intercompany transaction and eliminated in consolidation. To the extent the Company has significant influence in, but not control of, an alliance, the Company uses the equity method to account for its investment in the alliance. As a result, the processing and other service fees charged to merchant alliances accounted for under the equity method are recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of income primarily as processing and services revenue. Such fees totaled $36 million and $44 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $113 million and $135 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. No directors or officers of the Company have ownership interests in any of the alliances. The formation of each of these alliances generally involves the Company and the financial institution contributing contracts with merchants to the alliance and a cash payment from one owner to the other to achieve the desired ownership percentage for each. The Company and the financial institution enter into a long-term processing service agreement, which governs the Company’s provision of transaction processing services to the alliance. The Company had approximately $26 million and $38 million of amounts due from unconsolidated merchant alliances included within trade accounts receivable, net in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Share Repurchase
On August 7, 2023, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement with ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P., an affiliate of which employed a member of the Company’s board of directors, to repurchase 4.1 million shares of the Company’s common stock for $121.98 per share in a privately negotiated transaction for an aggregate purchase price of $500 million. The repurchase was effected pursuant to an existing repurchase authorization for up to 75.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock approved by the Company’s board of directors on February 22, 2023. The share repurchase was completed on August 8, 2023, and the fair value of the repurchased shares of Company common stock was recorded to treasury stock during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
v3.24.3
Business Segment Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Business Segment Information Business Segment Information
Following the Segment Realignment (see Note 1), the Company’s operations are comprised of the Merchant segment and the Financial segment. The businesses in the Merchant segment provide commerce-enabling products and services to companies of all sizes around the world. These products and services include merchant acquiring and digital commerce services; mobile payment services; security and fraud protection solutions; stored-value solutions; and pay-by-bank solutions. The businesses within the Merchant segment consist of the following:
Small Business – provides products and services to small businesses and independent software vendors, including Clover®, the Company's point-of-sale integrated commerce operating system for small business clients
Enterprise – provides products and services to large businesses, including CaratSM, the Company's integrated commerce operating system for enterprise clients
Processing – provides products and services to financial institutions, joint ventures, and other third party resellers which have direct relationships with merchants
The Company distributes the products and services in the Merchant segment businesses through a variety of channels, including direct sales teams, strategic partnerships with agent sales forces, independent software vendors, financial institutions and other strategic partners in the form of joint venture alliances, revenue sharing alliances and referral agreements.
The businesses in the Financial segment provide products and services to financial institution, corporate and public sector clients across the world, enabling the processing of customer loan and deposit accounts, digital payments and card transactions. The businesses within the Financial segment consist of the following:
Digital Payments provides debit card processing services; debit network services; security and fraud protection products; bill payment; person-to-person payments; and account-to-account transfers
Issuing provides credit card processing services; prepaid card processing services; card production services; print services; government payment processing; and student loan processing
Banking provides customer loan and deposit account processing; digital banking; financial and risk management; professional services and consulting; and check processing

Corporate and Other supports the reportable segments described above, and consists of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, unallocated corporate expenses and other activities that are not considered when management evaluates segment performance, such as gains or losses on sales of businesses, certain assets or investments; costs associated with acquisition and divestiture activity; certain services revenue associated with various dispositions; and postage reimbursements.
Operating results for each segment were as follows:
Reportable Segments
(In millions)MerchantFinancialCorporate
and Other
Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Processing and services revenue$2,198 $2,036 $$4,237 
Product revenue271 376 331 978 
Total revenue$2,469 $2,412 $334 $5,215 
Operating income (loss)$931 $1,143 $(472)$1,602 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Processing and services revenue$1,971 $2,032 $$4,008 
Product revenue288 270 307 865 
Total revenue$2,259 $2,302 $312 $4,873 
Operating income (loss)$786 $1,079 $(362)$1,503 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Processing and services revenue$6,340 $6,024 $13 $12,377 
Product revenue792 1,052 984 2,828 
Total revenue$7,132 $7,076 $997 $15,205 
Operating income (loss)$2,582 $3,244 $(1,615)$4,211 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Processing and services revenue$5,638 $5,949 $18 $11,605 
Product revenue823 821 927 2,571 
Total revenue$6,461 $6,770 $945 $14,176 
Operating income (loss)$2,123 $3,050 $(1,605)$3,568 
v3.24.3
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent $ 564 $ 952 $ 2,193 $ 2,198
v3.24.3
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consisted of normal recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-Q and do not contain certain information included in the annual consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of Fiserv, Inc. (the “Company”). These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Segment Realignment
Segment Realignment
Effective in the first quarter of 2024, the Company realigned its reportable segments to correspond with changes in its business designed to further enhance operational performance in the delivery of its integrated portfolio of products and solutions to its financial institution clients (the “Segment Realignment”). The Company’s new reportable segments are the Merchant Solutions (“Merchant”) segment and the Financial Solutions (“Financial”) segment. Segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 have been recast to reflect the Segment Realignment. See Note 20 for additional information.
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Fiserv, Inc. and its subsidiaries in which the Company holds a majority controlling financial interest. All intercompany transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. Control is typically established when ownership and voting interests in an entity are greater than 50%. Investments in which the Company has significant influence but not control are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, for which the Company’s share of net income or loss is reported within loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliates, and the related tax expense or benefit is reported within the income tax provision in the consolidated statements of income. Significant influence over an affiliate’s operations generally coincides with an ownership interest of between 20% and 50%; however, for partnerships and limited liability companies, an ownership interest of between 3% and 50% or board of director representation may also constitute significant influence.
The Company maintains a majority controlling financial interest in certain entities, mostly related to consolidated merchant alliances (see Note 19). Noncontrolling interests represent the minority shareholders’ share of the net income or loss and equity in consolidated subsidiaries. The Company’s noncontrolling interests presented in the consolidated statements of income include net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest. Noncontrolling interests are presented as a component of equity in the consolidated balance sheets. Noncontrolling interests that are redeemable upon the occurrence of an event that is not solely within the Company’s control are presented outside of equity and are carried at their estimated redemption value if it exceeds the initial carrying value of the redeemable interest (see Note 11).
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S.”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and investments with original maturities of 90 days or less and are stated at cost in the consolidated balance sheets, which approximates market value. Cash and cash equivalents that are restricted from use due to regulatory or other requirements are included in other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Cash and cash equivalents held on behalf of merchants and other payees are included in settlement assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The changes in settlement cash and cash equivalents are included in settlement activity, net within cash flows from financing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company analyzes the collectability of trade accounts receivable by considering historical bad debts and issued client credits, client creditworthiness, current economic trends, changes in client payment terms and collection trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Any change in the assumptions used in analyzing a specific account receivable may result in an additional allowance for doubtful accounts being recognized in the period in which the change occurs.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets The Company offers merchants advance access to capital through its Clover Capital program. Under this program, merchants sell fixed amounts of their future credit card receivables to the Company in exchange for an up-front purchase price payment.
The Company also offers merchants within its international operations advance access to capital by providing them the opportunity to receive settlement cash payments in advance in exchange for their receivables from card issuers, including when the cardholders have elected to pay over time in installments. The Company maintains various short-term lines of credit with foreign banks and alliance partners to fund such anticipated settlement activity (see Note 10). These local currency denominated arrangements are primarily associated with the Company’s operations in Latin America, the most significant of which are denominated in Argentine Peso and Brazilian Real. The changes in the Clover Capital and settlement advance cash programs are included in merchant cash advances, net within cash flows from investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Settlement Assets and Obligations
Settlement Assets and Obligations
Settlement assets and obligations represent intermediary balances arising from the settlement process, which involves the transfer of funds among card issuers, payment networks, processors, merchants and consumers, and collateral amounts held to
manage merchant credit risk, primarily associated with the Company’s merchant acquiring services. As a processor, the Company facilitates the clearing and settlement activity for the merchant and records settlement assets and obligations upon processing a payment transaction. Settlement assets represent cash received or amounts receivable from agents, payment networks, bank partners, merchants or direct consumers. Settlement obligations represent amounts payable to merchants and payees.
Certain merchant settlement assets (included within settlement receivables) that relate to settlement obligations are held by partner banks to which the Company does not have legal ownership, but which the Company has the right to use, to satisfy the related settlement obligations. The Company records settlement obligations for amounts payable to merchants and for outstanding payment instruments issued to payees that have not yet been presented for settlement.
Allowance for Merchant Credit Losses
Allowance for Merchant Credit Losses
With respect to the Company’s merchant acquiring business, the Company’s merchant customers have the legal obligation to refund any charges properly reversed by the cardholder. However, in the event the Company is not able to collect the refunded amounts from the merchants, the Company may be liable for the reversed charges. The Company’s risk in this area primarily relates to situations where a cardholder has purchased goods or services to be delivered in the future. The Company requires cash deposits, guarantees, letters of credit or other types of collateral from certain merchants to mitigate this risk. Collateral held by the Company, or held by partner banks for the Company’s benefit, is classified within settlement assets, and the obligation to repay the collateral is classified within settlement obligations in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company also utilizes a number of systems and procedures to manage merchant credit risk. Despite these efforts, the Company experiences losses due to merchant defaults. The aggregate merchant credit loss expense, recognized by the Company within cost of processing and services in the consolidated statements of income, was $24 million and $25 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $77 million and $62 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The Company maintains an allowance for merchant credit losses that are expected to exceed the amount of merchant collateral. The amount of merchant collateral available to the Company was $666 million and $690 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The allowance includes estimated losses from anticipated chargebacks and fraud events that have been incurred on merchants’ payment transactions that have been processed but not yet reported to the Company, which is recorded within accounts payable and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, as well as estimated losses on refunded amounts to cardholders that have not yet been collected from the merchants, which is recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The allowance is based primarily on the Company’s historical experience of credit losses and other factors such as changes in economic conditions or increases in merchant fraud.
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances indicate possible impairment. Goodwill is tested for impairment at a reporting unit level, which is one level below the Company’s operating segments. The Company’s most recent annual impairment assessment of its reporting units in the fourth quarter of 2023 determined that its goodwill was not impaired as the estimated fair values exceeded the carrying values. However, it is reasonably possible that future developments related to the interest or currency exchange rate environments; a shift in strategic initiatives; a deterioration in financial performance within a particular reporting unit; or significant changes in the composition of, or assumptions used in, the quantitative test for certain of the Company’s reporting units (such as an increase in risk-adjusted discount rates) could have a future material impact on one or more of the estimates and assumptions used to evaluate goodwill impairment. Additionally, a significant change in a merchant alliance business relationship or operating performance could result in a material goodwill impairment charge.
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency of the Company’s U.S.-based and certain foreign-based businesses. Where the functional currency differs from the U.S. dollar, assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in
effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates during the reporting period. Gains and losses from foreign currency translation are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in determining net income for the reporting period.
Financial statements of subsidiaries located in highly inflationary economies outside of the U.S. are remeasured into U.S. dollars, and the foreign currency gains and losses from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities are reflected in the consolidated statements of income, rather than as foreign currency translation within accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets. The remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities in highly inflationary economies, including Argentina, resulted in foreign currency exchange losses of $22 million and $38 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $75 million and $88 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which is included within other expense, net in the consolidated statements of income.
To reduce exposure to changes in the value of the Company’s net investments in certain of its foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company uses fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts and foreign currency-denominated debt as economic hedges of its net investments in such foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses on the qualifying net investment hedge instruments are recorded as foreign currency translation, net of tax, within other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and will remain in accumulated other comprehensive loss within the consolidated balance sheets until the sale or complete liquidation of the underlying foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries.
Derivatives
Derivatives
Derivatives are entered into for periods consistent with related underlying exposures and are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability measured at fair value. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the hedged item affects earnings. If the derivative is designated as a net investment hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative, net of tax, are recorded in the foreign currency translation component of other comprehensive income (loss) until the sale or complete liquidation of the underlying net investment. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in the same line item as the changes in the fair value of the hedged item and recognized in the consolidated statements of income. To the extent a derivative is not designated as a hedge, changes in fair value are recognized in the consolidated statements of income. The Company’s policy is to enter into derivatives with creditworthy institutions and not to enter into such derivatives for speculative purposes.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The Company maintains frozen noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees in Europe and the U.S. Effective September 30, 2023, the Company terminated its United Kingdom (“U.K.”) and U.S. defined benefit pension plans. In March 2024, the Company entered into a group annuity insurance contract to provide for the administration of future payments to eligible plan participants of the terminated U.K. plan. In connection with the buy-in of this insurance policy, the plan’s projected benefit obligation was remeasured to the value of the group annuity insurance contract, resulting in an unrecognized loss, net of tax, of approximately $63 million recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss within the consolidated balance sheet.
Upon the settlement of the terminated plans, which is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company will fund an estimated plan termination liability shortfall for the U.S. defined benefit pension plans of $20 million and expects to recognize a net non-cash pre-tax pension settlement charge for the terminated U.S. and U.K. plans of approximately $140 million, which also includes the recognition of remaining net actuarial unrecognized losses recorded within accumulated other comprehensive loss. The amount of accrued vested benefits to be received by participants will not be impacted.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net consists of interest expense primarily associated with the Company’s outstanding borrowings and finance lease obligations, as well as interest income primarily associated with the Company’s investment securities.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”), which clarifies the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“Topic 820”), when measuring the fair value of an equity security subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of an equity security and introduces new disclosure requirements for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820. For public entities, ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The provisions within ASU 2022-03 are to be applied prospectively with any adjustments from the adoption recognized in earnings and disclosed on the date of adoption. The Company adopted ASU 2022-03 effective January 1, 2024, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”), which enhances and expands the current annual and interim requirements on segment information disclosures. Under the new disclosure requirements, entities will be required to disclose, on an annual and interim basis: significant segment expense categories and amounts for each reportable segment that are included in the reported measure of segment profit or loss and regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”); an aggregate amount and qualitative description of other segment items included in each reported measure of segment profit or loss for each reportable segment; measures of a segment’s profit or loss that are used by the CODM to assess segment performance and decide how to allocate resources; and disclosure of the title and position of the individual or the name of the group identified as the CODM. For public entities, the provisions within ASU 2023-07 are to be applied retrospectively for all comparative periods and are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently assessing its annual financial statement segment information disclosures in connection with the adoption of ASU 2023-07, effective for the year ending December 31, 2024.
In 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which establishes new income tax disclosure requirements in addition to modifying and eliminating certain existing requirements. ASU 2023-09 requires entities to consistently categorize and provide greater disaggregation of information within the income tax reconciliation to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature and magnitude of factors contributing to the difference between the effective and statutory tax rates. For public entities, the provisions within ASU 2023-09 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and for interim periods of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025. The Company is currently assessing the impact the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statement disclosures.
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition
The Company generates revenue from the delivery of processing, service and product solutions. Revenue is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer, and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer which may be at a point in time or over time.
Contract assets, reported within other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets, primarily relate to customer discounts (contract incentives) where revenue is recognized and payment of consideration under the contract is contingent upon the transfer of services to a customer over the contractual period. Contract liabilities primarily relate to advance consideration received from customers (deferred revenue) for which transfer of control occurs, and therefore revenue is recognized, as services are provided. Contract balances are reported in a net contract asset or liability position on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.
The Company applies the optional exemption under ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), and does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations for account- and transaction-based processing fees that qualify for recognition under the as-invoiced practical expedient. These multi-year contracts contain variable consideration for stand-ready performance obligations for which the exact quantity and mix of transactions to be processed are contingent upon the customer’s request. The Company also applies the optional exemptions under ASC 606 and does not disclose information for variable consideration that is a sales-based or usage-based royalty promised in exchange for a license of intellectual property or that is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation or to a wholly unsatisfied promise to transfer a distinct good or service in a series. The amounts disclosed above as remaining performance obligations consist primarily of fixed or monthly minimum processing fees and maintenance fees under contracts with an original expected duration of greater than one year.
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
The fair values of cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, other current assets, settlement assets and obligations, accounts payable, and client deposits approximate their respective carrying values due to the short period of time to maturity. Derivative instruments maintained by the Company (see Note 7) are measured on a recurring basis based on foreign currency spot rates and forwards quoted by banks and foreign currency dealers and are marked to market each period. Contingent consideration related to certain of the Company’s acquisitions is estimated using the present value of a probability-weighted assessment approach based on the likelihood of achieving the earn-out criteria. The Company’s obligation to purchase a redeemable
noncontrolling interest in one of its existing merchant alliance joint ventures (see Note 11) is measured at the estimated fair value of the minority interest. This obligation will be settled at a future date through the distribution of certain merchant contracts to the minority partner. The fair value of the Company’s contingent liability for current expected credit losses associated with its debt guarantees, as further described below, is estimated based on assumptions of future risk of default and the corresponding level of credit losses at the time of default.
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Restrictions on cash and cash equivalents
The following table provides a reconciliation between cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheets and the consolidated statements of cash flows:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheets
$1,228 $1,204 $1,349 
Cash and cash equivalents included in settlement assets
2,243 1,756 1,653 
Other restricted cash
Total cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated statements of cash flows
$3,473 $2,963 $3,005 
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents
The following table provides a reconciliation between cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheets and the consolidated statements of cash flows:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheets
$1,228 $1,204 $1,349 
Cash and cash equivalents included in settlement assets
2,243 1,756 1,653 
Other restricted cash
Total cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated statements of cash flows
$3,473 $2,963 $3,005 
Deferred costs, capitalized, prepaid, and other assets disclosure
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Prepaid maintenance, postage and insurance
$235 $187 
Other prepaid expenses228 236 
Total prepaid expenses (1)
463 423 
Income tax receivables (2)
113 534 
Clover Capital cash advances, net
313 269 
Settlement advance cash payments
1,082 381 
Other current assets778 737 
Total other current assets2,286 1,921 
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$2,749 $2,344 
(1)Prepaid expenses represent advance payments for goods and services to be consumed in the future.
(2)Includes receivables associated with transferable federal tax credits (see Note 15).
Schedule of interest expense, net Interest expense, net consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2024202320242023
Interest expense
$(339)$(268)$(904)$(715)
Interest income
13 10 32 23 
Interest expense, net
$(326)$(258)$(872)$(692)
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of revenue The table below presents the Company’s revenue disaggregated by business line, including a reconciliation with its reportable segments. The Company’s disaggregation of revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 has been recast to reflect the Segment Realignment. The Company serves its global client base by working among its geographic teams across various regions, including the U.S. and Canada; Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”); Latin America (“LATAM”); and Asia Pacific (“APAC”). The majority of the Company’s revenue is earned domestically, with revenue generated within its EMEA, LATAM and APAC regions comprising approximately 15% of total revenue for each of the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and 15% and 14% of total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(In millions)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Revenue by Business Line
2024202320242023
Small Business$1,627 $1,492 $4,719 $4,201 
Enterprise558 478 1,563 1,410 
Processing284 289 850 850 
Total Merchant segment revenue
$2,469 $2,259 $7,132 $6,461 
Digital Payments
$987 $940 $2,894 $2,724 
Issuing
789 756 2,316 2,217 
Banking
636 606 1,866 1,829 
Total Financial segment revenue
$2,412 $2,302 $7,076 $6,770 
Corporate and Other$334 $312 $997 $945 
Total Revenue
$5,215 $4,873 $15,205 $14,176 
Contract with customer, asset and liabilities
The following table provides information about contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Contract assets$821 $754 
Contract liabilities1,025 1,011 
Schedule of remaining performance obligations
The following table includes estimated processing and services revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that were unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at September 30, 2024:
(In millions)
Year Ending December 31,
Remainder of 2024$632 
20252,283 
20261,739 
20271,226 
Thereafter1,412 
v3.24.3
Intangible Assets (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of intangible assets by class
Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following:
(In millions)Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
September 30, 2024
Customer relationships$14,662 $8,444 $6,218 
Acquired software and technology1,951 1,120 831 
Trade names641 400 241 
Purchased software1,036 535 501 
Capitalized software and other intangibles3,863 1,332 2,531 
Total$22,153 $11,831 $10,322 
December 31, 2023
Customer relationships$14,669 $7,594 $7,075 
Acquired software and technology2,148 1,148 1,000 
Trade names641 356 285 
Purchased software1,087 520 567 
Capitalized software and other intangibles3,356 1,073 2,283 
Total$21,901 $10,691 $11,210 
v3.24.3
Derivatives and Hedging Instruments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of notional amounts of outstanding derivative positions
The aggregate notional amount of the fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts were as follows:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Currency
Euros
475 400 
Singapore Dollars
841 751 
Canadian Dollars253 — 
The aggregate notional amount of the fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swap contracts were as follows:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Currency
British Pounds
525 525 
Euros
157 157 
Schedule of net investment hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net of income tax, related to net investment hedges that were recorded as foreign currency translation within other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2024202320242023
Cross-currency rate swap contracts
$(33)$$(17)$(3)
Foreign currency-denominated debt
(134)123 (33)
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of fair value, assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following:
Fair Value
(In millions)ClassificationFair Value HierarchySeptember 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Assets
Forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesPrepaid expenses and other current assetsLevel 2$$
Cross-currency rate swap contract designated as fair value hedgePrepaid expenses and other current assetsLevel 231 — 
Cross-currency rate swap contract designated as fair value hedgeOther long-term assetsLevel 2— 
Liabilities
Cross-currency rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedgesAccounts payable and other current liabilitiesLevel 2$$— 
Cross-currency rate swap contracts designated as net investment hedgesAccounts payable and other current liabilitiesLevel 227 — 
Cross-currency rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedgesOther long-term liabilitiesLevel 2
Cross-currency rate swap contracts designated as net investment hedgesOther long-term liabilitiesLevel 257 61 
Contingent considerationAccounts payable and other current liabilitiesLevel 3— 
Obligation to purchase redeemable noncontrolling interestAccounts payable and other current liabilities
Level 3
95 — 
Contingent debt guarantee Other long-term liabilitiesLevel 317 23 
v3.24.3
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Schedule of accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts payable and other current liabilities consisted of the following:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Trade accounts payable$483 $449 
Client deposits984 931 
Transferable federal tax credits (see Note 15)
337 804 
Accrued compensation and benefits303 344 
Accrued taxes267 203 
Accrued interest183 298 
Accrued payment network fees276 232 
Operating lease liabilities109 118 
Accrued professional fees114 96 
Obligation to purchase redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 11)
95 — 
Other accrued expenses1,010 880 
Total$4,161 $4,355 
v3.24.3
Debt (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of debt, net of discounts and debt issuance costs
The Company’s debt consisted of the following:
(In millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Short-term and current maturities of long-term debt:
Foreign lines of credit$868 $442 
Finance lease and other financing obligations332 313 
Total short-term and current maturities of long-term debt$1,200 $755 
Long-term debt:
2.750% senior notes due July 2024
$— $2,000 
3.850% senior notes due June 2025
900 900 
2.250% senior notes due July 2025 (British Pound-denominated)
704 672 
3.200% senior notes due July 2026
2,000 2,000 
5.150% senior notes due March 2027
750 — 
2.250% senior notes due June 2027
1,000 1,000 
1.125% senior notes due July 2027 (Euro-denominated)
559 555 
5.450% senior notes due March 2028
900 900 
5.375% senior notes due August 2028
700 700 
4.200% senior notes due October 2028
1,000 1,000 
3.500% senior notes due July 2029
3,000 3,000 
4.750% senior notes due March 2030
850 — 
2.650% senior notes due June 2030
1,000 1,000 
1.625% senior notes due July 2030 (Euro-denominated)
559 555 
5.350% senior notes due March 2031
500 — 
4.500% senior notes due May 2031 (Euro-denominated)
894 889 
3.000% senior notes due July 2031 (British Pound-denominated)
704 672 
5.600% senior notes due March 2033
900 900 
5.625% senior notes due August 2033
1,300 1,300 
5.450% senior notes due March 2034
750 — 
5.150% senior notes due August 2034
900 — 
4.400% senior notes due July 2049
2,000 2,000 
U.S. dollar commercial paper notes317 418 
Euro commercial paper notes1,329 1,321 
Revolving credit facility70 74 
Unamortized discount and deferred financing costs(160)(145)
Finance lease and other financing obligations659 652 
Total long-term debt$24,085 $22,363 
Schedule of short-term debt
The following table provides a summary of the outstanding borrowings and weighted average interest rates of the Company’s foreign lines of credit and other borrowing arrangements by country:
Outstanding Borrowings (in millions)
Weighted-Average Interest Rate
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Argentina
$635 $208 43.775 %121.581 %
Brazil
109 123 11.663 %13.500 %
Uruguay
52 55 10.061 %11.125 %
Other
72 56 5.061 %4.912 %
Total
$868 $442 34.503 %63.060 %
v3.24.3
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Schedule of redeemable noncontrolling interests activity
The following table presents a summary of the redeemable noncontrolling interest activity during the nine months ended September 30:
(In millions)20242023
Balance at beginning of period$161 $161 
Distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest
(13)(19)
Share of income13 19 
Adjustment to estimated redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest(66)— 
Reclassification to current liability
(95)— 
Balance at end of period$— $161 
v3.24.3
Equity (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of stockholders equity
The following tables provide changes in equity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Number of SharesAmount
(In millions)Common SharesTreasury SharesCommon StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Equity
Balance at June 30, 2024784 207 $$23,014 $(1,197)$22,073 $(15,744)$624 $28,778 
Net income564 571 
Other comprehensive income241 21 262 
Share-based compensation88 88 
Shares issued under stock plans(1)(99)64 (35)
Purchases of treasury stock(1,261)(1,261)
Balance at September 30, 2024784 214 $$23,003 $(956)$22,637 $(16,941)$652 $28,403 
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
Number of SharesAmount
(In millions)Common Shares
Treasury Shares
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockTotal Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at June 30, 2023784 173 $$22,988 $(900)$18,622 $(10,727)$725 $30,716 
Net income (1)
952 11 963 
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests (2)
(2)(2)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiary (3)
6(65)(59)
Other comprehensive loss(266)(17)(283)
Share-based compensation76 76 
Shares issued under stock plans
(14)19 
Purchases of treasury stock(1,191)(1,191)
Balance at September 30, 2023784 182 $$23,056 $(1,166)$19,574 $(11,899)$652 $30,225 
(1)The total net income presented in equity for the three months ended September 30, 2023 is different than the amount presented in the consolidated statement of income due to the net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $6 million not included in equity.
(2)The total distributions presented in equity for the three months ended September 30, 2023 excludes $6 million in distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity.
(3)The Company acquired the remaining 49% ownership interest in European Merchant Services B.V., a Netherlands-based merchant acceptance business, during the three months ended September 30, 2023. The Company previously held a majority controlling financial interest in this consolidated subsidiary.
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Number of SharesAmount
(In millions)Common SharesTreasury SharesCommon StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Equity
Balance at December 31, 2023784 190 $$23,103 $(783)$20,444 $(12,915)$651 $30,508 
Net income (1)
2,193 26 2,219 
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests (2)
(28)(28)
Change in estimated redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 11)
66 66 
Other comprehensive (loss) income(173)(170)
Share-based compensation273 273 
Shares issued under stock plans
(4)(439)261 (178)
Purchases of treasury stock28 (4,287)(4,287)
Balance at September 30, 2024784 214 $$23,003 $(956)$22,637 $(16,941)$652 $28,403 
(1)The total net income presented in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is different than the amount presented in the consolidated statement of income due to the net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $13 million not included in equity.
(2)The total distributions presented in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 excludes $13 million in distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity.
Fiserv, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
Number of SharesAmount
(In millions)Common Shares
Treasury Shares
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockTotal Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at December 31, 2022784 154 $$23,011 $(1,189)$17,376 $(8,378)$699 $31,527 
Net income (1)
2,198 23 2,221 
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests (2)
(3)(3)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiary (3)
6(65)(59)
Other comprehensive income (loss)23 (2)21 
Share-based compensation275 275 
Shares issued under stock plans
(3)(236)163 (73)
Purchases of treasury stock31 (3,684)(3,684)
Balance at September 30, 2023784 182 $$23,056 $(1,166)$19,574 $(11,899)$652 $30,225 
(1)The total net income presented in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is different than the amount presented in the consolidated statement of income due to the net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $19 million not included in equity.
(2)The total distributions presented in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 excludes $19 million in distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity.
(3)The Company acquired the remaining 49% ownership interest in European Merchant Services B.V., a Netherlands-based merchant acceptance business, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The Company previously held a majority controlling financial interest in this consolidated subsidiary.
v3.24.3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of income taxes
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of income taxes, consisted of the following:
(In millions)DerivativesForeign
Currency
Translation
Pension PlansTotal
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Balance at June 30, 2024$(72)$(1,029)$(96)$(1,197)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(6)245 — 239 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — — 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(4)245 — 241 
Balance at September 30, 2024$(76)$(784)$(96)$(956)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance at June 30, 2023$(91)$(789)$(20)$(900)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(286)— (281)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss10 — 15 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)10 (276)— (266)
Balance at September 30, 2023$(81)$(1,065)$(20)$(1,166)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Balance at December 31, 2023$(78)$(688)$(17)$(783)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (see Note 1)(4)(96)(79)(179)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss— — 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(96)(79)(173)
Balance at September 30, 2024$(76)$(784)$(96)$(956)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance at December 31, 2022$(103)$(1,064)$(22)$(1,189)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications11 (11)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss11 10 — 21 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)22 (1)23 
Balance at September 30, 2023$(81)$(1,065)$(20)$(1,166)
v3.24.3
Share-Based Compensation (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Summary of restricted stock and performance activity
A summary of restricted stock unit, restricted stock award and performance share unit activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is as follows:
Restricted Stock Units and AwardsPerformance Share Units
Shares
(In thousands)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueShares
(In thousands)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Units and awards - December 31, 2023
5,419 $103.11 3,219 $104.09 
Granted2,243 149.78 334 173.06 
Forfeited(333)119.63 (512)102.44 
Vested(2,446)103.54 (1,052)102.06 
Units and awards - September 30, 2024
4,883 $123.04 1,989 $115.23 
Summary of stock option activity
A summary of stock option activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is as follows:
Shares
(In thousands)
Weighted-Average Exercise PriceWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions)
Stock options outstanding - December 31, 20233,865 $72.36 
Granted— — 
Forfeited(10)108.15 
Exercised(2,153)58.48 
Stock options outstanding - September 30, 20241,702 $89.69 4.33$153 
Stock options exercisable - September 30, 20241,702 $89.69 4.33$153 
v3.24.3
Income Taxes (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of income tax provision and effective income tax rate
The Company’s income tax provision and effective income tax rate were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2024202320242023
Income tax provision$74 $239 $448 $544 
Effective income tax rate5.8 %19.8 %13.5 %19.5 %
v3.24.3
Shares Used in Computing Net Income Per Share Attributable to Fiserv, Inc. (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Computation of shares used in calculating basic and diluted net income per common share
The computation of shares used in calculating basic and diluted net income per share is as follows:
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2024202320242023
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the calculation of net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share - basic
573.7 606.2 582.5 616.2 
Common stock equivalents3.2 4.1 3.2 4.1 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the calculation of net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share - diluted
576.9 610.3 585.7 620.3 
v3.24.3
Cash Flow Information (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information
Supplemental cash flow information consisted of the following:
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)20242023
Interest paid$983 $703 
Net income taxes paid
1,015 966 
Treasury stock purchases settled after the balance sheet date39 
Software obtained under financing arrangements96 175 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities - operating leases74 69 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities - finance leases197 242 
v3.24.3
Business Segment Information (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of segment reporting information
Operating results for each segment were as follows:
Reportable Segments
(In millions)MerchantFinancialCorporate
and Other
Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Processing and services revenue$2,198 $2,036 $$4,237 
Product revenue271 376 331 978 
Total revenue$2,469 $2,412 $334 $5,215 
Operating income (loss)$931 $1,143 $(472)$1,602 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Processing and services revenue$1,971 $2,032 $$4,008 
Product revenue288 270 307 865 
Total revenue$2,259 $2,302 $312 $4,873 
Operating income (loss)$786 $1,079 $(362)$1,503 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Processing and services revenue$6,340 $6,024 $13 $12,377 
Product revenue792 1,052 984 2,828 
Total revenue$7,132 $7,076 $997 $15,205 
Operating income (loss)$2,582 $3,244 $(1,615)$4,211 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Processing and services revenue$5,638 $5,949 $18 $11,605 
Product revenue823 821 927 2,571 
Total revenue$6,461 $6,770 $945 $14,176 
Operating income (loss)$2,123 $3,050 $(1,605)$3,568 
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]        
Cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheets $ 1,228 $ 1,204 $ 1,349  
Cash and cash equivalents included in settlement assets 2,243 1,756 1,653  
Other restricted cash 2 3 3  
Total cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated statements of cash flows $ 3,473 $ 2,963 $ 3,005 $ 3,192
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Allowance for doubtful accounts     $ 72,000,000   $ 72,000,000   $ 86,000,000
Accumulated impairment loss     0   0    
Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value     137,000,000   137,000,000   156,000,000
Foreign currency translation loss     22,000,000 $ 38,000,000 75,000,000 $ 88,000,000  
Defined benefit plan, actuarial loss, immediate recognition as component in net periodic benefit (cost) credit $ 63,000,000            
Forecast              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Defined benefit plan, cost of providing special and contractual termination benefits   $ 20,000,000          
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense (reversal of expense), noncash   $ 140,000,000          
Merchants Utilizing Clover Capital Cash Advance Program              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Cash advances     326,000,000   326,000,000   281,000,000
Allowance for credit loss, current     13,000,000   13,000,000   12,000,000
Merchant credit losses              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Aggregate merchant credit loss expense     24,000,000 $ 25,000,000 77,000,000 $ 62,000,000  
Collateral held     666,000,000   666,000,000   690,000,000
Loss contingency accrual     $ 38,000,000   $ 38,000,000   $ 36,000,000
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Line Items]    
Prepaid maintenance, postage and insurance $ 235 $ 187
Other prepaid expenses 228 236
Total prepaid expenses 463 423
Net income tax receivables 113 534
Other current assets 778 737
Total other current assets 2,286 1,921
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,749 2,344
Clover Capital    
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Line Items]    
Cash advances 313 269
Foreign Banks and Alliance Partners    
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Line Items]    
Cash advances $ 1,082 $ 381
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Interest Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]        
Interest expense $ (339) $ (268) $ (904) $ (715)
Interest income 13 10 32 23
Interest expense, net $ (326) $ (258) $ (872) $ (692)
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 5,215 $ 4,873 $ 15,205 $ 14,176
Operating segments | Merchant Segment        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 2,469 2,259 7,132 6,461
Operating segments | Financial Segment        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 2,412 2,302 7,076 6,770
Corporate and Other        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 334 $ 312 $ 997 $ 945
Geographic Concentration Risk | Non-US | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Percentage of concentration risk 15.00% 15.00% 15.00% 14.00%
Small Business | Operating segments | Merchant Segment        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 1,627 $ 1,492 $ 4,719 $ 4,201
Enterprise | Operating segments | Merchant Segment        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 558 478 1,563 1,410
Processing | Operating segments | Merchant Segment        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 284 289 850 850
Digital Payments | Operating segments | Financial Segment        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 987 940 2,894 2,724
Issuing | Operating segments | Financial Segment        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 789 756 2,316 2,217
Banking | Operating segments | Financial Segment        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 636 $ 606 $ 1,866 $ 1,829
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition - Contract with Customer, Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Contract assets $ 821 $ 754
Contract liabilities $ 1,025 $ 1,011
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition - Revenue Recognized (Details)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue recognized which was included in the contract liability balance $ 659
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition - Remaining Performance Obligation (Details)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-10-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied $ 632
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied, expected timing 3 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied $ 2,283
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied, expected timing 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied $ 1,739
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied, expected timing 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied $ 1,226
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied, expected timing 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied $ 1,412
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied, expected timing
v3.24.3
Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 01, 2023
Jul. 25, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Tax expense     $ 74 $ 239 $ 448 $ 544
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale | Financial Reconciliation Business            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Net proceeds from sale of businesses and other assets   $ 232        
Gain (loss) on disposition of business       177    
Tax expense       49    
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, goodwill       38   38
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, trade receivable and capitalized software       $ 13   $ 13
Skytef and Sled            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Payments for acquisitions of businesses $ 17          
v3.24.3
Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets by Class (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Gross Carrying Amount $ 22,153   $ 22,153   $ 21,901
Accumulated Amortization 11,831   11,831   10,691
Net Book Value 10,322   10,322   11,210
Amortization of intangible assets 566 $ 579 1,700 $ 1,800  
Customer relationships          
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Gross Carrying Amount 14,662   14,662   14,669
Accumulated Amortization 8,444   8,444   7,594
Net Book Value 6,218   6,218   7,075
Acquired software and technology          
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Gross Carrying Amount 1,951   1,951   2,148
Accumulated Amortization 1,120   1,120   1,148
Net Book Value 831   831   1,000
Trade names          
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Gross Carrying Amount 641   641   641
Accumulated Amortization 400   400   356
Net Book Value 241   241   285
Purchased software          
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Gross Carrying Amount 1,036   1,036   1,087
Accumulated Amortization 535   535   520
Net Book Value 501   501   567
Capitalized software and other intangibles          
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Gross Carrying Amount 3,863   3,863   3,356
Accumulated Amortization 1,332   1,332   1,073
Net Book Value $ 2,531   $ 2,531   $ 2,283
v3.24.3
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]          
Other than temporary impairment losses, investments $ 570   $ 570    
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 1,585   1,585   $ 2,262
Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value 137   137   156
Equity securities without readily determinable fair value, upward price adjustment, annual amount $ 2 $ 0 $ 29 $ 0  
Wells Fargo Merchant Services (WFMS)          
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]          
Percentage of interest owned in affiliate 40.00%   40.00%    
Other than temporary impairment losses, investments $ 570        
Banc of America Merchant Services          
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]          
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates $ 1,300   $ 1,300   $ 1,900
v3.24.3
Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - Narrative (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
EUR (€)
Sep. 30, 2024
SGD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2023
SGD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
CAD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                      
Estimate of gains (losses) related to foreign currency exchange contracts during the next 12 months $ 1   $ 1                
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 956   956         $ 783      
Estimated interest expense related to settled interest rate hedge contracts during the next twelve months 13   13                
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax (56) $ 42 (17) $ 2              
Change in fair value of cross-currency rate swaps $ (33)   $ (33)                
2.250% senior notes due July 2025 (British Pound-denominated) | Senior Notes                      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                      
Debt instrument, interest rate 2.25%   2.25%   2.25% 2.25% 2.25%        
Net Investment Hedging                      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                      
Derivative, notional amount         € 475 $ 841 $ 253   € 400 $ 751 $ 0
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax $ 56 $ (42) $ 17 $ (2)              
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts                      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                      
Derivative, notional amount 451   451         443      
Treasury Lock                      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                      
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 105   $ 105         $ 116      
v3.24.3
Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - Schedule of Notional Amount of Cross Currency Rate Swaps (Details)
€ in Millions, £ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
EUR (€)
Sep. 30, 2024
SGD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
CAD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
GBP (£)
Dec. 31, 2023
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2023
SGD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
GBP (£)
Net Investment Hedging                
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                
Notional amount of derivatives € 475 $ 841 $ 253   € 400 $ 751 $ 0  
Fair Value Hedging                
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                
Notional amount of derivatives € 157     £ 525 € 157     £ 525
v3.24.3
Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - Schedule of Net Investment Hedges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - Net Investment Hedging - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Cross-currency rate swap contracts        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Foreign currency translation $ (33) $ 4 $ (17) $ (3)
Foreign currency-denominated debt        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Foreign currency translation $ (134) $ 123 $ (33) $ 9
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value On a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Obligation to purchase redeemable noncontrolling interest $ 95 $ 0
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 | Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges 1 2
Cross-currency rate swap contract designated as fair value hedge 31 0
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 | Other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cross-currency rate swap contract designated as fair value hedge 0 3
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 | Accounts payable and accrued expenses | Fair Value Hedging    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cross-currency rate swap contract 2 0
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 | Accounts payable and accrued expenses | Net Investment Hedging    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cross-currency rate swap contract 27 0
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 | Other long-term liabilities | Fair Value Hedging    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cross-currency rate swap contract 2 1
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 | Other long-term liabilities | Net Investment Hedging    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cross-currency rate swap contract 57 61
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Contingent consideration 0 2
Obligation to purchase redeemable noncontrolling interest 95 0
Contingent debt guarantee $ 17 $ 23
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit          
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]          
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 6,000   $ 6,000    
Revolving Credit Facility | Variable-Rate Revolving Credit Facilities Due April 2027 | Line of Credit | Lending Joint Ventures          
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]          
Maximum borrowing capacity 83   83    
Term Loan Facilities | Variable-Rate Term Loan Facilities Due April 2027 | Line of Credit | Lending Joint Ventures          
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]          
Maximum borrowing capacity 426   426    
Long-term debt 20   20    
Carrying value          
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]          
Total debt 24,300   24,300   $ 22,200
Level 2 | Fair value          
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]          
Total debt 24,100   24,100   21,600
Financial Guarantee          
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]          
Carrying value of non-contingent liability 509   509    
Financial Guarantee | Lending Joint Ventures          
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]          
Carrying value of non-contingent liability 24   24   $ 31
Other (expense) income $ 4 $ 2 $ 13 $ 7  
v3.24.3
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]    
Trade accounts payable $ 483 $ 449
Client deposits 984 931
Transferrable federal tax credits 337 804
Accrued compensation and benefits 303 344
Accrued taxes 267 203
Accrued interest 183 298
Accrued payment network fees 276 232
Operating lease liabilities 109 118
Accrued professional fees 114 96
Obligation to purchase redeemable noncontrolling interest 95 0
Other accrued expenses 1,010 880
Total $ 4,161 $ 4,355
v3.24.3
Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Aug. 12, 2024
Mar. 04, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Short-term and current maturities of long-term debt:        
Total short-term and current maturities of long-term debt $ 1,200     $ 755
Finance lease and other financing obligations 332     313
Long-term debt:        
Unamortized discount and deferred financing costs (160)     (145)
Finance lease and other financing obligations 659     652
Total long-term debt $ 24,085     22,363
Senior Notes | 2.750% senior notes due July 2024        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 2.75%   2.75%  
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 0     2,000
Senior Notes | 3.850% senior notes due June 2025        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 3.85%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 900     900
Senior Notes | 2.250% senior notes due July 2025 (British Pound-denominated)        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 2.25%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 704     672
Senior Notes | 3.200% senior notes due July 2026        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 3.20%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 2,000     2,000
Senior Notes | 5.150% senior notes due March 2027        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 5.15%   5.15%  
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 750     0
Senior Notes | 2.250% senior notes due June 2027        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 2.25%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 1,000     1,000
Senior Notes | 1.125% senior notes due July 2027 (Euro-denominated)        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 1.125%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 559     555
Senior Notes | 5.450% senior notes due March 2028        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 5.45%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 900     900
Senior Notes | 5.375% senior notes due August 2028        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 5.375%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 700     700
Senior Notes | 4.200% senior notes due October 2028        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 4.20%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 1,000     1,000
Senior Notes | 3.500% senior notes due July 2029        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 3.50%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 3,000     3,000
Senior Notes | 4.750% senior notes due March 2030        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 4.75% 4.75%    
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 850     0
Senior Notes | 2.650% senior notes due June 2030        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 2.65%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 1,000     1,000
Senior Notes | 1.625% senior notes due July 2030 (Euro-denominated)        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 1.625%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 559     555
Senior Notes | 5.350% senior notes due March 2031        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 5.35%   5.35%  
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 500     0
Senior Notes | 4.500% senior notes due May 2031 (Euro-denominated)        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 4.50%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 894     889
Senior Notes | 3.000% senior notes due July 2031 (British Pound-denominated)        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 3.00%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 704     672
Senior Notes | 5.600% senior notes due March 2033        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 5.60%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 900     900
Senior Notes | 5.625% senior notes due August 2033        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 5.625%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 1,300     1,300
Senior Notes | 5.450% senior notes due March 2034        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 5.45%   5.45%  
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 750     0
Senior Notes | 5.150% senior notes due August 2034        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 5.15% 5.15%    
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 900     0
Senior Notes | 4.400% senior notes due July 2049        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage 4.40%      
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt $ 2,000     2,000
Commercial Paper | U.S. dollar commercial paper notes        
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt 317     418
Commercial Paper | Euro commercial paper notes        
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt 1,329     1,321
Line of Credit | Revolving credit facility        
Long-term debt:        
Long-term debt 70     74
Foreign lines of credit        
Short-term and current maturities of long-term debt:        
Total short-term and current maturities of long-term debt $ 868     $ 442
v3.24.3
Debt - Narrative (Details)
R$ in Millions, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
BRL (R$)
Aug. 12, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 04, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Foreign lines of credit            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, face amount   $ 95 R$ 514      
Weighted-Average Interest Rate   34.503% 34.503%     63.06%
Basis spread on variable rate 1.25%          
Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, face amount       $ 1,750 $ 2,000  
Senior Notes | 4.750% senior notes due March 2030            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, face amount       $ 850    
Debt instrument, interest rate   4.75% 4.75% 4.75%    
Outstanding borrowings   $ 850       $ 0
Senior Notes | 5.150% senior notes due August 2034            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, face amount       $ 900    
Debt instrument, interest rate   5.15% 5.15% 5.15%    
Outstanding borrowings   $ 900       0
Senior Notes | 5.150% senior notes due March 2027            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, face amount         $ 750  
Debt instrument, interest rate   5.15% 5.15%   5.15%  
Outstanding borrowings   $ 750       0
Senior Notes | 5.350% senior notes due March 2031            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, face amount         $ 500  
Debt instrument, interest rate   5.35% 5.35%   5.35%  
Outstanding borrowings   $ 500       0
Senior Notes | 5.450% senior notes due March 2034            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, face amount         $ 750  
Debt instrument, interest rate   5.45% 5.45%   5.45%  
Outstanding borrowings   $ 750       0
Senior Notes | 2.750% senior notes due July 2024            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, interest rate   2.75% 2.75%   2.75%  
Outstanding borrowings   $ 0       2,000
Senior Notes | 3.850% senior notes due June 2025            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, interest rate   3.85% 3.85%      
Outstanding borrowings   $ 900       900
Senior Notes | 2.250% senior notes due July 2025 (British Pound-denominated)            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, interest rate   2.25% 2.25%      
Outstanding borrowings   $ 704       672
Commercial Paper | U.S. dollar commercial paper notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt maturities (in days)   397 days        
Outstanding borrowings   $ 317       $ 418
Weighted-Average Interest Rate   4.933% 4.933%     5.454%
Commercial Paper | Euro commercial paper notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt maturities (in days)   183 days        
Outstanding borrowings   $ 1,329       $ 1,321
Weighted-Average Interest Rate   3.629% 3.629%     4.029%
Revolving credit facility | Line of Credit            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Outstanding borrowings   $ 70       $ 74
Weighted-Average Interest Rate   5.97% 5.97%     6.45%
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 6,000        
Outstanding borrowings   $ 70       $ 74
Debt instrument, covenant, debt-to-EBITDA ratio   3.75 3.75      
v3.24.3
Debt - Schedule of Foreign Lines of Credit by Country (Details) - Foreign lines of credit - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Outstanding Borrowings $ 868 $ 442
Weighted-Average Interest Rate 34.503% 63.06%
Argentina    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Outstanding Borrowings $ 635 $ 208
Weighted-Average Interest Rate 43.775% 121.581%
Brazil    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Outstanding Borrowings $ 109 $ 123
Weighted-Average Interest Rate 11.663% 13.50%
Uruguay    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Outstanding Borrowings $ 52 $ 55
Weighted-Average Interest Rate 10.061% 11.125%
Other    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Outstanding Borrowings $ 72 $ 56
Weighted-Average Interest Rate 5.061% 4.912%
v3.24.3
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest - Narrative (Details)
Sep. 30, 2024
noncontrolling_interest
First Data Joint Venture  
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]  
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owner 1.00%
First Data  
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]  
Number of redeemable noncontrolling interests 1
v3.24.3
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period   $ 161 $ 161
Distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest $ (6) (13) (19)
Share of income   13 19
Adjustment to estimated redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest   (66) 0
Reclassification to current liability   (95) 0
Balance at end of period $ 161 $ 0 $ 161
v3.24.3
Equity (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 07, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Treasury shares balance at beginning of period (in shares)       190.0  
Balance at beginning of period   $ 28,778 $ 30,716 $ 30,508 $ 31,527
Net income (loss)   571 963 2,219 2,221
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests     (2) (28) (3)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiary     (59)   (59)
Change in estimated redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 11)       66 0
Other comprehensive income (loss)   262 (283) (170) 21
Share-based compensation   88 76 273 275
Shares issued under stock plans   (35) 5 (178) (73)
Purchases of treasury stock (in shares) 4.1        
Purchases of treasury stock $ (500) $ (1,261) (1,191) $ (4,287) (3,684)
Treasury shares balance at end of period (in shares)   214.0   214.0  
Balance at end of period   $ 28,403 30,225 $ 28,403 30,225
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest     6 13 19
Distributions paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests     $ 6 $ 13 $ 19
European Merchant Services B.V.          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owner     49.00%   49.00%
Common Shares          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Common shares balance at beginning of period (in shares)   784.0 784.0 784.0 784.0
Balance at beginning of period   $ 8 $ 8 $ 8 $ 8
Common shares balance at end of period (in shares)   784.0 784.0 784.0 784.0
Balance at end of period   $ 8 $ 8 $ 8 $ 8
Treasury Stock          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Treasury shares balance at beginning of period (in shares)   207.0 173.0 190.0 154.0
Balance at beginning of period   $ (15,744) $ (10,727) $ (12,915) $ (8,378)
Shares issued under stock plans (in shares)   (1.0)   (4.0) (3.0)
Shares issued under stock plans   $ 64 $ 19 $ 261 $ 163
Purchases of treasury stock (in shares)   8.0 9.0 28.0 31.0
Purchases of treasury stock   $ (1,261) $ (1,191) $ (4,287) $ (3,684)
Treasury shares balance at end of period (in shares)   214.0 182.0 214.0 182.0
Balance at end of period   $ (16,941) $ (11,899) $ (16,941) $ (11,899)
Additional Paid-In Capital          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of period   23,014 22,988 23,103 23,011
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiary     6   6
Change in estimated redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 11)       66  
Share-based compensation   88 76 273 275
Shares issued under stock plans   (99) (14) (439) (236)
Balance at end of period   23,003 23,056 23,003 23,056
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of period   (1,197) (900) (783) (1,189)
Other comprehensive income (loss)   241 (266) (173) 23
Balance at end of period   (956) (1,166) (956) (1,166)
Retained Earnings          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of period   22,073 18,622 20,444 17,376
Net income (loss)   564 952 2,193 2,198
Balance at end of period   22,637 19,574 22,637 19,574
Noncontrolling Interests          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of period   624 725 651 699
Net income (loss)   7 11 26 23
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests     (2) (28) (3)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiary     (65)   (65)
Other comprehensive income (loss)   21 (17) 3 (2)
Balance at end of period   $ 652 $ 652 $ 652 $ 652
v3.24.3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Balance at beginning of period $ 28,778 $ 30,716 $ 30,508 $ 31,527
Total other comprehensive (loss) income 262 (283) (170) 21
Balance at end of period 28,403 30,225 28,403 30,225
Total        
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Balance at beginning of period (1,197) (900) (783) (1,189)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 239 (281) (179) 2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 2 15 6 21
Total other comprehensive (loss) income 241 (266) (173) 23
Balance at end of period (956) (1,166) (956) (1,166)
Derivatives        
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Balance at beginning of period (72) (91) (78) (103)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (6) 5 (4) 11
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 2 5 6 11
Total other comprehensive (loss) income (4) 10 2 22
Balance at end of period (76) (81) (76) (81)
Foreign Currency Translation        
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Balance at beginning of period (1,029) (789) (688) (1,064)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 245 (286) (96) (11)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 0 10 0 10
Total other comprehensive (loss) income 245 (276) (96) (1)
Balance at end of period (784) (1,065) (784) (1,065)
Pension Plans        
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Balance at beginning of period (96) (20) (17) (22)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 0 0 (79) 2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 0 0 0 0
Total other comprehensive (loss) income 0 0 (79) 2
Balance at end of period $ (96) $ (20) $ (96) $ (20)
v3.24.3
Share-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]        
Share-based compensation expense $ 88 $ 76 $ 273 $ 275
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 412   $ 412  
Weighted-average period unrecognized compensation cost will be recognized (in years)     1 year 10 months 24 days  
v3.24.3
Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock and Performance Activity (Details)
shares in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Restricted Stock Units and Awards  
Shares (In thousands)  
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) | shares 5,419
Granted (in shares) | shares 2,243
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (333)
Vested (in shares) | shares (2,446)
Balance at end of period (in shares) | shares 4,883
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Balance at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 103.11
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 149.78
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 119.63
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 103.54
Balance at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 123.04
Performance Share Units  
Shares (In thousands)  
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) | shares 3,219
Granted (in shares) | shares 334
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (512)
Vested (in shares) | shares (1,052)
Balance at end of period (in shares) | shares 1,989
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Balance at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 104.09
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 173.06
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 102.44
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 102.06
Balance at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 115.23
v3.24.3
Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Stock options outstanding - balance at beginning of period (in shares) | shares 3,865
Granted (in shares) | shares 0
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (10)
Exercised (in shares) | shares (2,153)
Stock options outstanding - balance at end of period (in shares) | shares 1,702
Stock options exercisable (in shares) | shares 1,702
Weighted-Average Exercise Price  
Stock options outstanding - balance at beginning of period (in dollars per shares) | $ / shares $ 72.36
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 0
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 108.15
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 58.48
Stock options outstanding - balance at end of period (in dollars per shares) | $ / shares 89.69
Stock options exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 89.69
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)  
Stock options outstanding (in years) 4 years 3 months 29 days
Stock options exercisable (in years) 4 years 3 months 29 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions)  
Stock options outstanding | $ $ 153
Stock options exercisable | $ $ 153
v3.24.3
Income Taxes - Income Tax Provision and Effective Income Tax Rate (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Income tax provision $ 74 $ 239 $ 448 $ 544
Effective income tax rate 5.80% 19.80% 13.50% 19.50%
v3.24.3
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Effective income tax rate 5.80% 19.80% 13.50% 19.50%
Unrecognized tax benefits $ 88   $ 88  
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits reasonably possible 5   5  
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, nondeductible expense, impairment losses, amount 142   142  
Noncash impairment charge, investments $ 570   $ 570  
v3.24.3
Shares Used in Computing Net Income Per Share Attributable to Fiserv, Inc. - Schedule of Weighted-Average Number of Shares (Details) - shares
shares in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the calculation of net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share – basic (in shares) 573.7 606.2 582.5 616.2
Common stock equivalents (in shares) 3.2 4.1 3.2 4.1
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the calculation of net income attributable to Fiserv, Inc. per share – diluted (in shares) 576.9 610.3 585.7 620.3
v3.24.3
Shares Used in Computing Net Income Per Share Attributable to Fiserv, Inc. - Narrative (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted-average outstanding shares because their impact was anti-dilutive (in shares) 0 140,193 0 948,973
v3.24.3
Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]    
Interest paid $ 983 $ 703
Net income taxes paid 1,015 966
Treasury stock purchases settled after the balance sheet date 39 6
Software obtained under financing arrangements 96 175
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities - operating leases 74 69
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities - finance leases $ 197 $ 242
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Subscriber funds $ 677 $ 3,500
Subsidiary Merchant Matters | Minimum    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Estimated range of exposure 0  
Subsidiary Merchant Matters | Maximum    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Estimated range of exposure 110  
First Data | First Data Subsidiary Merchant Matters    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Loss contingency accrual $ 29 $ 32
v3.24.3
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 07, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Feb. 22, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Processing, administrative, and other fees   $ 5,215 $ 4,873 $ 15,205 $ 14,176    
Amounts due from unconsolidated merchant alliances   3,714   3,714   $ 3,582  
Purchases of treasury stock (in shares) 4.1            
Shares acquired, average cost per share (in dollars per share) $ 121.98            
Treasury stock, value, acquired, cost method $ 500 1,261 1,191 4,287 3,684    
Share repurchase program, authorized, number of shares (in shares)             75.0
Affiliated entities              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Processing, administrative, and other fees   36 $ 44 113 $ 135    
Amounts due from unconsolidated merchant alliances   $ 26   $ 26   $ 38  
v3.24.3
Business Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Reporting Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 5,215 $ 4,873 $ 15,205 $ 14,176
Operating income (loss) 1,602 1,503 4,211 3,568
Corporate and Other        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 334 312 997 945
Operating income (loss) (472) (362) (1,615) (1,605)
Merchant Segment | Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 2,469 2,259 7,132 6,461
Operating income (loss) 931 786 2,582 2,123
Financial Segment | Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 2,412 2,302 7,076 6,770
Operating income (loss) 1,143 1,079 3,244 3,050
Processing and services revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue [1] 4,237 4,008 12,377 11,605
Processing and services revenue | Corporate and Other        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 3 5 13 18
Processing and services revenue | Merchant Segment | Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 2,198 1,971 6,340 5,638
Processing and services revenue | Financial Segment | Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 2,036 2,032 6,024 5,949
Product revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 978 865 2,828 2,571
Product revenue | Corporate and Other        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 331 307 984 927
Product revenue | Merchant Segment | Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 271 288 792 823
Product revenue | Financial Segment | Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 376 $ 270 $ 1,052 $ 821
[1] Includes processing and other fees charged to related party investments accounted for under the equity method of $35 million and $45 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $111 million and $136 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively (see Note 19).

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