Card Solutions is in a unique position in its market - we are the number one provider of card processing services to approximately 5,500 independent banks and credit unions, a market that continues to see growth. Our premier position in this market is strengthened by long-term contracts with both the Independent Community Bankers Association and Card Services for Credit Unions. Card Solutions continues to experience solid growth reflecting our expanding presence within the community bank and credit union markets. We continue to see increases in the number of customers, the number of cards and transactions processed. Our Check Solutions business is also realizing strong growth.
Customers recognize the superior performance of our risk management systems.
While our domestic business continues to be strong, we believe that the greatest growth will come from our international operations where we have recently achieved several milestones, including our recent contract with National Australia Bank. The Company's strong presence in Brazil and Chile is a beachhead for further expansion into other Latin American countries. The scalability, portability and flexibility of Payment Services' proprietary software systems have created a significant competitive advantage contributing to the Company's international success. These systems operate in 26 countries supporting over 100 million accounts. Management Tom Chapman will remain chairman and chief executive officer of Equifax and will become chairman of the new Payment Services company.