Pulse (interbank network)

Pulse

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Pulse is an interbank

; cards can be used on each other's network leading to better acceptance outside large cities than the larger networks.

History

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The Pulse system was based on software that operated the Take Your Money Everywhere (TYME) network operating in the central United States. The network was established as the banking rules that limited banks and branches ability to share services were removed. The data processing facilities were originally provided by First City Bank and later transitioned to Texas Commerce Bank.

In 1981, Pulse incorporated and began operating its regional EFT switching facility. In 1995, it launched Pulse Pay, a point-of-sale service where cardholders can use their ATM card at retailers.

Pulse announced the acquisition of Gulfnet, a Louisiana-based regional EFT network in 1997 and announced the acquisition of the Cincinnati-based MoneyStation network in 2000.

Pulse merged with

See also

• Interbank network
• ATM usage fees

References

External links

• Official website

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