STAR (interbank network)

American interbank network

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

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STAR

Operating area	United States
Members	±5,700
ATMs	±2,000,000
Founded	1984
Owner	First Data Corporation
Website	www.star.com

STAR is: an American interbank network. It is the largest interbank network in United States, with 2 million ATMs, 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. 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 incorporated several others , 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.