Draft:Universal Processing

Universal Processing
Company TypePrivate
IndustryFinancial technology
Founded2003
FounderSaint Hung
HeadquartersNew York City, United States

Universal Processing LLC, also known as uP, is a financial technology company specializing in payment processing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. As a full-service provider, the company offers a range of services, including point-of-sale (POS) retail and restaurant software solutions. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in New York City and serves clients across the United States.[1] Universal Processing supports more than 31,000 merchant partners nationwide and processes over $2.8 billion annually.[2][3]

Company history

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Universal Processing was founded by Saint Hung in 2003.[1]

Universal Processing became a registered ISO of Wells Fargo Bank in 2012.[4][5]

In 2020, Universal Processing launched uServe POS, a point-of-sale solution.[6]

Since December 2021, Universal Processing has collaborated with advocates such as the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce.[2]

In 2024, Universal Processing rebranded to uP. Universal Processing now has six offices nationwide in Manhattan, NY; Flushing, NY; Arcadia, CA; Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; and Plano, TX.[2]

Services

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uProcess

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Universal Processing’s Payment Processing Services offer solutions from managing in-store transactions to facilitating mobile and online payments.[2][6][7]

uServe

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uServe provides point-of-sale solutions and features designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement, tailored for both the restaurant and retail industries.[8][9]

Awards and recognition

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In 2019, Universal Processing was No. 500 on its annual Inc. 5000 list.[10] For the following two years, Universal Processing continuously made Inc. Magazine’s prestigious ranking of America’s 5,000 fastest-growing private businesses, the Inc. 5000.[11][12]

In 2020, Universal Processing has been named by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) as one of the winners of this year's "Fast 100 Asian American Business Awards."[13][1]

In 2021, The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Universal Processing as a tier 1 Community Navigator in partnership with the USPAACC.[2]

In 2021, Universal Processing was featured in Forbes, which included an interview with CEO Saint Hung discussing the company’s initiatives to assist merchants during the pandemic. Universal Processing dedicated over $1 million, establishing a help desk for businesses and distributing more than 16,000 masks to medical facilities, police, and businesses.[14]

In 2024, Universal Processing won the "Top Workplace Award."[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Universal Processing". USPAACC. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Guardian Angel to the Underserved: Universal Processing Brings Small Businesses uP!".
  3. ^ Processing, Universal. "For the 3rd Consecutive Year, Universal Processing Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 3958 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 79 Percent". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  4. ^ "Customer Spotlight: Universal Processing".
  5. ^ "Visa Global Registry of Service Providers - Search Results". www.visa.com. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  6. ^ a b Stiles, Wolf Dean (2021-08-20). "Universal Processing Appears on Inc. 5000, third year in a row". www.greensheet.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  7. ^ "Meet Universal Processing".
  8. ^ SalesScreen. "Universal Processing | Customers". SalesScreen. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  9. ^ "Universal Processing - Six Po Hot Pot Success Story". Community Navigation Pilot Program (CNPP). 2022-08-30. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  10. ^ LLC, Universal Processing. "Universal Processing, LLC recognized as No. 500 on Inc. Magazine's Annual List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies-the Inc. 5000". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
  11. ^ LLC, Universal Processing. "For the 2nd Time, Universal Processing Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 4750 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 62.61 Percent". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  12. ^ PRNewswire. "For the 3rd Consecutive Year, Universal Processing Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 3958 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 79 Percent". Benzinga. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  13. ^ LLC, Universal Processing. "Universal Processing LLC Wins USPAACC's Fast 100 Asian American Business Award". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  14. ^ Drenik, Gary (September 29, 2021). "This Startup Spent Over $1 Million To Help 20,000 Customers Stay In Business During Covid-19. Then It's Revenue Grew 65%". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2024-06-01. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  15. ^ "Universal Processing Profile". Top Workplaces. Retrieved 2024-06-13.