Mobile Banking Updates - Jul 24

University Federal Credit Union crosses 25pc mobile banking adoption rate
"Financial institution University Federal Credit Union has reached a 25 percent mobile banking adoption rate in nine months, showing how the industry is quickly gaining steam. University Federal Credit Union is using a three-pronged mobile banking strategy that includes an optimized site, applications and SMS. University Federal Credit Union is working with mFoundry."

OCEANSIDE CHRISTOPHER, THE CATHOLIC CREDIT UNION LAUNCHES MOBILE BANKING IPAD SWEEPSTAKES
"Oceanside Christopher, The Catholic Credit Union, today announced that entries are being accepted through July 31 in its First-Ever Mobile Banking Sweepstakes. One Grand Prize Winner will be named in August 2012 and receive The New iPad with Wi-Fi (16GB), a $500 retail value. As the leading provider of electronic banking services to Catholics, Oceanside Christopher has established the following eligibility requirements for this sweepstakes:"

Zions Bank Launches Smartphone App for Businesses
"Zions Bank business clients have a new option for managing their accounts on the go with the Business Mobile Banking smartphone app. The free app, which launched July 12, enables clients to:"

ANB MOBILE BANKING
"You spoke, and we listened! Now Amarillo National Bank is Absolutely Anywhere! ANB's powerful and completely new Mobile Banking app puts the ability to access your account, check balances, pay bills, transfer funds, and find branch and ATM locations as close as your iPhone. It's convenient, secure, and available 24/7."

On the Go
"Considering that banking a generation ago always involved visiting a branch — or at least an ATM — it says something that even logging on to a Web site may be too slow for some customers. But when PeoplesBank added text banking to its growing stable of online and mobile services, it established a new standard for speed."

Navy Federal Takes Mobile Banking To New Heights
"Navy Federal Credit Union’s newly upgraded iPhone® and AndroidTM apps provide a more simplified sign on process, implementing a password-only “Remember Me” feature, mobile deposits, and international availability. From form to function, both the apps are making satisfied members out of their military families for whom convenience and portability is a must."

A Philadelphia startup joins mobile banking trend with app
"East River Bank said it introduced its first-ever mobile banking app. The free download is available in the App Store for iPhones and the Android Market. The startup form Philadelphia’s East Falls section said the app allows account holders, wherever they are, to check account balances, transfer funds between accounts and pay bills."

Texas Trust CU Launches Mobile Banking Solutions
"Accessing financial information has just become infinitely easier for consumers and business owners doing business with Texas Trust Credit Union. With the launch of its convenient Mobile Solutions portfolio, Texas Trust's members will be able to conduct secure financial business remotely through the use of a mobile phone."

Strong Union Technology Brings Mobile Banking to Millions
"Many large banks in China were looking to add new services for their commercial customers. Strong Union Technology developed a mobile banking solution that uses Windows Embedded Standard to create kiosks that introduce customers to mobile banking in a way that simplifies the process and earns their trust."