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[quote]STAR Networks, Inc., a First Data company, is one of America’s leading PIN-secured debit networks and an expert in secure, real-time electronic transactions.
The STAR® Network serves over 5,700 financial institutions across the U.S. and provides more than 140 million cardholders with account access at 1.9 million ATM and retail locations from coast to coast.
The STAR Network provides ATM access and PIN-secured purchasing, and offers enhanced services such as bill payments via the biller’s Web site or phone, deposit sharing, a surcharge-free solution, connections to all leading debit and credit gateways, and online, real-time check debit and verification.
Backed by the power of First Data, the STAR Network also provides a full range of ATM and debit card processing services – including terminal driving and monitoring, transaction authorization and routing, tools to help effectively manage ATMs and cards, ATM enhancements to help strengthen cardholder relationships and a complete spectrum of risk management and fraud prevention services.
Committed to helping members stay current with industry trends, the STAR Network also commissions research and distributes white papers that can be used in planning programs and understanding consumer needs.
The STAR Network is also helping to expand the payments landscape by providing consumers with more electronic payment options. Although most commonly accepted at grocery stores, gas stations, discount stores and drug stores, there is fast-growing acceptance of PIN-secured debit in other sectors such as quick service restaurants, convenience stores, movie theaters and more.
From shopping to getting cash to paying bills, STAR makes it easier for cardholders to access their money.[/quote]