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As businesses in the Houston area attempt to recover following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in late August, the payments industry is offering assistance.
First Data Corp. is offering thousands of its Clover Go mobile credit and debit card readers free to business owners affected by the hurricane. The offer includes free device installation and discounted fees.
The devices are available to non-First Data merchants, and come with free Clover Go devices along with no setup fees and no monthly minimum fees for six months. Merchants can pick up the devices at the JW Marriott hotel in Houston or by calling First Data’s hotline.
“The lessons of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and Superstorm Sandy remind us that one of the most crucial steps toward recovery is to help small business owners open their doors and start serving their customers,” said Frank Bisignano, First Data chairman and chief executive, said in a press release.
In related news, restaurant chain Chick-fil-A Inc. is enabling consumers to make donations to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts via its app. The Chick-fil-A Foundation will match each dollar up to $500,000 to meet the $1 million goal.
