Armed Forces Financial Network

Armed Forces Financial Network

Infobox Interbank Network
name = Armed Forces Financial Network (AFFN)
area = United States, International
foundation = 1985
members = ±346
atm = ±194,000

The Armed Forces Financial Network (AFFN) is an interbank network with a mission to increase the versatility of participating financial institutions to better serve the U.S. Military. It connects approximately 346 banks and credit unions with over 194,000 ATMs and 1.3 million point-of-sale locations. [ [http://www.affn.org/PressReleases/AFFN%20thank%20you%20card%20master%20media%20release%20FINAL.doc AFFN Launches ‘THANK YOU’ Card Program for Military Families (See "About" section at end)] ]

History

The Armed Forces Financial Network was founded in 1985 at the request of the United States Army to support the "Surepay" direct deposit initiative. [ [http://www.affn.org/about.htm About AFFN] ] The AFFN's role in the Surepay initiative was to be one way U.S. military personnel could gain access to their money.

References

External links

* [http://www.affn.org Armed Forces Financial Network]


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