Electronic commerce and payments leader First Data Corp. today announced it has signed an agreement to introduce STAR Network access for Brookfield-based North Shore Bank at more than 40 locations throughout Wisconsin.
Also, North Shore Bank customers now have access to surcharge-free ATMs throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and throughout the country with the addition of the STARsf Surcharge-Free Access program.
The STAR Network offers ATM and PIN-secured debit access for North Shore Bank's approximately 50,000 ATM and debit cardholders. As a coast to coast electronic payments network and an expert in secure, real-time electronic transactions, the STAR Network connects North Shore Bank customers with their cash at ATM and retail locations as well as provides access to various national and international ATM and point-of-sale networks.
As a result of North Shore Bank recently acquiring Illinois State Bank, a state-chartered commercial bank based in Lake in the Hills, Ill., the bank has extended the benefits of the STAR Network and the STARsf program to all of its customers.
"STAR and First Data are committed to providing North Shore Bank's customers with reliable, convenient and secure access to their funds," said Debra Janssen, president of First Data Debit Services. "And, with our suite of innovative services, we can support North Shore Bank's growing success by strategically enhancing their ATM and POS channels."
"North Shore Bank is pleased to enter this partnership with STAR and First Data," said Jude Lengell, Vice President, Operations for North Shore Bank. "We see value in being able to offer our North Shore Bank and Illinois State Bank customers the use of more than 1,800 surcharge-free ATMs, and we're happy to present our card-based customers with this extended service, giving them more flexibility and convenience."
Bank customers can find the STAR logo on ATMs and debit cards issued through North Shore Bank's community banks. The cardholders will enjoy surcharge-free ATM access at any financial institution ATM with a STARsf logo nationwide.