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:
- Alert
- BankMate
- Cactus
- Cash Station
- Explore
- HONOR
- Money Access Center (MAC)
- MOST
- VIA
References
- ^“For Consumers”. STAR.com. January 13, 2006. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^“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.
- ^“About: History”. STAR.com. January 13, 2006. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
- ^“Retailers”. STAR.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2006. Retrieved August 16, 2006.
