Verizon Wireless opens mobile banking for BlackBerry customers
by at July 18, 2008 8:22 am
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Mobile banking is slowly catching up as mobile carriers continue to integrate this technology in their system. Today, Verizon Wireless has announced that it is extending its mobile banking solutions to their customers who use a BlackBerry Curve 8330, BlackBerry Pearl 8130 or a BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone. Too bad I don’t own any of these devices!
These lucky guys and gals can easily use their BlackBerry devices to pay bills, check transactions, monitor account balances and transfer payments. A very convenient way indeed if you ask me, particularly if you’re always on the go.
However, I know that not all share the same sentiment. Security remains to be the biggest issue even though Verizon Wireless and other mobile carriers continuously advertise their safety measures such as multi-factor authentication, encryption technology, and 6-digit PIN requirements. It reminds me of the same route traveled by online banking before going mainstream.
Other smartphones compatible with mobile banking app include LG Voyager, FlipShot, MOTORAZR, LG VX940, Samsung’s Juke and Alias. The app is free of course but data charges apply.
Read [PR Newswire]
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