Payment processors have performed quite well so far this year, thanks to an improving U.S economy, low unemployment, a drop in inflation, and healthy consumer confidence that resulted in increased business volumes. In the environment where plastic is preferred over paper and borrowings are chosen over savings, economic growth has resulted in a steep rise in the companies' card sales volume. Forex Impact on Earnings Players in this industry have vast international operations which have grown over the years through tuck-in acquisitions, strategic alliances and joint ventures.