Nationwide brand is simply big talk, so far.(ATM and electronic banking nationwide brand)(Future of Electronic Networks)

One of the fruits of success for the surviving regional electronic banking networks is their readily recognizable brand names.

But while consumers have grown comfortable with identities such as Honor and MAC, Star and NYCE, the networks may ultimately fall victim to their own success.

The nation's largest banking companies, which typically operate in multiple states, long ago tired of supporting a variety of automated teller machine brands. They have pushed for much of the network consolidation that has taken place to date.

But the pace of network consolidation may not be keeping up with the banks' geographical expansion. Some industry sources say leaders of large banks have even started to talk about creating a single, nationwide ATM …