TNS Smart Network Inc. is Canada’s exclusive processor for the largest US Network STAR®.

The STAR® serves over 5700 Financial Institutions across the United States and provides more than 140 million cardholders with account access at 1.9 million ATMs and retail locations from coast to coast.

Now Canadian Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs) and Financial Institutions (FIs) can expand card acceptance through their ATM portfolio by connecting to the STAR® network.

Three major reasons why ISOs and FIs are processing STAR® issued cards in Canada:

• Increased Card Acceptance
• Surcharge US Transactions
• Collect Interchange on Balance Inquires and Transfers

STAR® Network Inc., a First Data company, is one of the leading PIN-secured debit networks and is an expert in secure real-time electronic transactions in the United States.

To learn more about the STAR® program, please contact TNS Smart Network Inc. Sales Department at 1-800-363-1671.