STAR (interbank network)

STAR is an interbank network and EFTPOS network in the United States. It is the largest American interbank network, with 2 million[1] ATMs,[2] 134 million cardholders and over 5,700 participating financial institutions. The STAR Network began in 1984 and was acquired by First Data Corporation in 2003.[3] The network is owned and operated by STAR Networks, a subsidiary company of First Data.

"STAR System" redirects here. For the star systems in astronomy, see star system. For other uses, see Star (disambiguation).

STAR
Operating areaUnited States
Members±5,700
ATMs±250,000
Founded1984
OwnerFirst Data Corporation
Websitewww.star.com

Mergers

The network has existed since the 1980s, and has since included several other networks,[4] mostly in the 2000s:

  • Alert
  • BankMate
  • Cactus
  • Cash Station
  • Explore
  • HONOR
  • Money Access Center (MAC)
  • MOST
  • VIA
Interbank networks that merged with STAR
Interbank networks that merged with STAR
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See also

References
  1. "For Consumers". STAR.com. January 13, 2006. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
  2. "Fulton Financial Selects STAR Network as Primary ATM/Debit Network" (Press release). STAR.com. January 13, 2006. Archived from the original on September 25, 2006. Retrieved August 15, 2006.
  3. "About: History". STAR.com. January 13, 2006. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  4. "Retailers". STAR.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2006. Retrieved August 16, 2006.
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