STAR (interbank network)

"STAR System" redirects here. For stellar systems, see star system. For STAR TV system, see STAR TV. For other, see star (disambiguation).
STAR
Operating area United States
Members ±5,700
ATMs ±250,000
Founded 1984
Owner First Data Corporation
Website www.star.com

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.

Mergers

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

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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