First Data's STAR Network, a PIN-secured debit network which provides transaction processing services, has rolled out STAR CertiFlash, a new PIN debit application set to ensure point-of-sale (POS) security using one-time card number technology.
The STAR CertiFlash technology is implemented onto a contactless chip embedded within a payment device. Everytime a transaction is performed, the chip will encrypt and transmit a one-time card number in order to prevent any attempts of identity theft.
The STAR Network is a domestic coast-to-coast ATM/debit network that, in addition to other services, provides an online bill payment option for low risk biller categories.