Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Collaborate with Discover® Global Network to Expand MILITARY STAR Card Acceptance
By working with Discover® Global Network, more on-installation merchants will be able to accept the card this fall
Starting in September, Discover Global Network will allow the ability for more on-installation merchants to accept the preferred card of the military community. The Exchange Credit Program will retain control and ownership of the MILITARY STAR card and remain the issuer of the card.
The MILITARY STAR card, which is administered by the
“As the military resale community continues to work closely with third-party providers such as name-brand restaurants, food delivery services and other vendors that bring tastes of home to Warfighters and families, the Exchange recognized the need to work with a credit-card network to improve acceptance of the MILITARY STAR card across the installation,” said
The Exchange Credit Program has operated credit services for nearly 45 years, helping service members build credit responsibility.
“The MILITARY STAR card is a Quality-of-Life force multiplier for service members and families,” Ward said. “Cardholders expect one card for their lifestyle. This collaboration will strengthen the benefit of using the card.”
Discover Global Network will provide fresh technology for the MILITARY STAR card, which will be reissued in waves starting this fall. The card will now be more secure with the inclusion of EMV® chip technology and provide more convenient payment options with tap-to-pay and mobile wallet capabilities.
“Offering responsible credit solutions to military customers remains a core mission as MILITARY STAR’s fair and flexible terms to help the military community strengthen financial health and readiness,” Ward said. “In 2023, the Exchange Credit Program created
The benefits of the MILITARY STAR card will remain unchanged, with exclusive offers and everyday discounts such as:
- 10% off first-day’s purchases.
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5 cents off every gallon of gas at Express fuel locations. - 10% off food purchases at participating Exchange restaurants.
- Free standard shipping on ShopMyExchange.com orders.
- Unlimited 2% rewards everywhere the card is accepted.
Since 1895, the
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