STAR (interbank network)
American interbank network
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STAR is an American interbank network. It is the largest interbank network in the United States, 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.
Operating areaUnited States
Members±5,700
ATMs±2,000,000
Founded1984
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| Operating area | United States |
|---|---|
| Members | ±5,700 |
| ATMs | ±2,000,000 |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Owner | First Data Corporation |
| Website | www |
Mergers
The network has existed since 1984, and has incorporated several others,[4] mostly in the 2000s:
- Alert
- BankMate
- Cactus
- Cash Station
- Explore
- HONOR
- Money Access Center (MAC)
- MOST
- VIA