STAR® News & Media

The Changing Value of the PIN Debit Network

Thur, 13 Oct 2011 15:29:00 GMT

The Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act brought enormous change to the payments industry.

Redefining Network Value When Choosing a Debit Network

wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:29:00 GMT

In this article for BankNews, Kevin Barry explains how the value proposition for PIN debit networks has been redefined in this new regulatory environment.

The Bankers Bank Names STAR its Preferred Debit Network

thur, 6 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The Bankers Bank has selected the STAR® Network to provide electronic funds transfer (EFT) network services to its customers.

What You Need to Know Before Choosing an Alternative Network

wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:00:01 GMT

In today's payments environment, it's important for financial institutions to look for long-term value when choosing a debit network provider.

New ATM Accessibility Standards

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:00:01 GMT

The Department of Justice has implemented new ADA accessible ATM standards set to go in effect March 2012. Learn what this means for you.

Kemba Credit Union Extends Membership with STAR Network

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:00:01 GMT

ATLANTA, January 31, 2011 – Kemba Credit Union West Chester, Ohio, has renewed its membership in the STAR® network, naming STAR its preferred provider of PIN-secured debit point-of-sale (POS) and ATM access, and adding debit processing from First Data.

New Guidance or Not, Bankers Move Forward

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:00:01 GMT

Writing for BankInfoSecurity.com, Tracy Kitten interviewed Jim Ryan, president of JM Associates Federal Credit Union, about the credit union’s plans to invest in new technology to combat fraud.

VantagePoint Special Edition – Regulatory Update

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:01 GMT

On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act. Section 1075 of the Act, also known as the Durbin Amendment, requires the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) to implement regulations relating to debit interchange, debit networks, and merchant routing and acceptance of debit transactions.

Julie Saville Talks Security on BankInfoSecurity.com Podcast

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:01 GMT

STAR’s Julie Saville recently recorded a podcast for BankInfoSecurity.com about the fraud concerns its members are facing – and how STAR is addressing those concerns.

Fairwinds Credit Union names STAR® Network Its Preferred ATM and POS Provider

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT

ATLANTA, August 6, 2010 – Fairwinds Credit Union of Orlando, Fla., has renewed its membership in the STAR® network and named STAR its preferred provider of PIN-secured debit point-of-sale (POS) and ATM access. The credit union has also selected First Data to provide credit, debit and ATM processing; ATM terminal driving; risk and fraud services; and loyalty program management.

PIN-based Conctactless Payments

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT

The Nilson Report writes about the STAR Network’s new CertiFlash technology. CertiFlash uses multiple layers of security, including a one-time card number technology, to increase payment security at the point of sale.

STAR® CertiFlash™ in the News

Wed, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Julie Saville talks to American Banker about STAR CertiFlash. The contactless technology encrypts and transmits a card number that is good for only a single use. This, together with other layered security measures, can help further reduce fraud on transactions performed at the point of sale.

STAR® Network Unveils STAR CertiFlash™

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT

ATLANTA, August 25, 2010 – The STAR Network today introduced STAR CertiFlash, a new PIN debit application that advances point-of-sale (POS) security using one-time card number technology. The STAR CertiFlash technology is programmed onto a contactless chip embedded within a payment device. For each transaction, the chip encrypts and transmits a card number that is good for only a single use.

Home Federal Bank extends relationship with STAR® Network

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:00:00 GMT

ATLANTA, June 30, 2010 – Home Federal Bank of Knoxville, Tenn., has signed an agreement renewing its membership in the STAR® electronic funds transfer (EFT) network. In addition, the bank has extended its agreement with First Data to provide debit processing, ATM processing, risk management services and Internet banking services.

STAR® Network Signs SunTrust to Exclusive Agreement for PIN Debit Access

Mon, 3 May 2010 23:00:01 GMT

ATLANTA, May 3, 2010 – First Data Corporation today announced that its STAR® Network has signed a multi-year agreement with top-ten debit card issuer SunTrust Banks Inc. to provide PIN-secured debit point-of-sale (POS) and ATM access to its cardholders.

Bankers’ Bank Joins STAR® Network: STAR Named Preferred EFT Processor

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:00:01 GMT

ATLANTA (Apr. 15, 2010) – First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, and Bankers’ Bank of Madison, Wis., today announced that the bank has selected First Data’s STAR Network to provide electronic funds transfer (EFT) network services to Bankers’ Bank customers. Bankers’ Bank serves nearly 700 financial institutions throughout the Midwest.

New Technologies Make the Most of Banks’ ATMs

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:00:01 GMT

In this Bank Systems & Technology article, First Data’s Mary Knich outlines four technological developments that financial institutions should use to help them gain an edge over the competition.

First Data Extends Payment Card Security Trial to Hundreds of Merchants

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 07:00:01 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (Mar. 1, 2010) – First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, today announced the expansion of a merchant pilot of the First Data® TransArmor^SM solution. More than 400 U.S. merchants of all sizes will assess the comprehensive data security solution over the next four months. The TransArmor solution (previously called First Data® Secure Transaction Management^SM) was developed in close partnership with EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC).

CO-OP Financial Services Extends Agreement for STAR® Network Access

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:00:01 GMT

ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2010) – CO-OP Financial Services, the industry leader in access and convenience products for credit unions, has extended its electronic funds transfer (EFT) network access agreement with First Data Corp.’s STAR® Network. CO-OP Financial Services provides STAR Network access to more than 600 credit union members and counts STAR among its preferred EFT networks.