STAR® News & Media

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.

STAR® Network Launches Prepaid Reloads

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:00:01 GMT

ATLANTA (Oct. 28, 2009) – Global electronic commerce and payments processing leader First Data today announced that its STAR® Network is the first electronic funds transfer network (EFT) to launch load and reload support for STAR-branded general purpose prepaid cards.

First Data and PayPal Team Up to Offer New Online Payment Services for STAR® Network Cardholders

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 07:00:01 GMT

ATLANTA and SAN JOSE, Calif. (Oct. 08, 2009) – Global electronic commerce and payments processing leader First Data today announced an agreement with PayPal that allows debit cardholders in First Data's STAR® Network to quickly link their STAR debit card to a PayPal account online. First Data's STAR Network is the first electronic funds transfer network to offer this innovative service to its member financial institutions.

WesBanco Renews Debit Processing Agreement and Expands Relationship to Include First Data Online Banking

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 07:00:01 GMT

WHEELING, WEST VA. and DENVER (Sept. 1, 2009) – WesBanco Bank, Inc., banking affiliate of WesBanco, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBC), has signed a long-term renewal agreement with First Data for STAR® Network and debit processing services. The agreement includes debit card management, transaction processing authorization for both signature and PIN debit, and ATM terminal driving, as well as other card services including fraud protection, card production, customer analytics and marketing support. In addition, WesBanco has contractually expanded the relationship by adding First Data’s comprehensive suite of online banking services to the agreement. A valued customer since WesBanco’s introduction of an ATM consortium ownership model nearly 30 years ago, the bank will partner with First Data to integrate its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) network and its online banking products.

First Data Renews PNC Processing Agreement

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:00:01 GMT

DENVER (Aug. 11, 2009) – Global technology and payments processing leader First Data today announced that The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE: PNC) has renewed and expanded its agreement for transaction processing services. Under the agreement, First Data will provide signature debit, PIN debit and ATM processing services, ATM terminal driving, credit card, small business and home equity loan processing, fraud and collections services, remittance processing, prepaid processing as well as plastic, statement and letter production services.

TNB Card Services Extends Agreement with First Data

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 07:00:01 GMT

DENVER and DALLAS (Aug. 3, 2009) – TNB Card Services of Dallas today announced a renewal agreement for First Data to provide credit and debit card processing services through 2014. Working with First Data since 1993, TNB offers credit and debit card processing, including STAR ATM Network services, to credit unions across the U.S. First Data also provides remittance processing services to TNB and its clients.