Mobile Banking App SA

Online, July 26, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The FNB banking app is a first in South Africa and combines the benefits of banking with the power of a Smartphone or Tablet computer device to deliver a unique user experience that only an App can offer.

The Banking App has an extensive roadmap, and allows users to have immediate and secure access to their bank accounts; view account lists; view a detailed transactional history; perform transactional services like transfers between accounts, as well as pay beneficiaries.

In addition to all the functions of web-based banking, the free app also features ATM and FNB branch location - based on the GPS location services provided by tablets and smartphones. Other features also includes making free calls to any FNB contact centres, cheap outbound calls to other numbers as well as offers functionality for users to view Foreign Exchange rates.

The aim of the banking app is to provide FNB customers with convenient banking solutions and great user experience, and is said to be one of the simplest, most convenient ways to do anytime, anywhere banking from your Smartphone and Tablet device.

To recap: with the banking app you can:
- Access your banking accounts; view account balances and transaction history
- Make payments to third parties
- Transfer funds between your accounts
- Locate your nearest FNB Branch or ATM, this is illustrated on a map and is powered by Google Maps™
- Make and receive calls, including FREE calls to FNB Call Centres, powered by FNB Connect™

The FNB Banking App can currently be downloaded for Android™, Apple™ and BlackBerry™ Smartphone and Tablet devices. Downloads for the Symbian® devices are coming soon

Michael Jordaan, CEO of FNB says the Banking App speaks to FNB's strategic drive to be the leader in innovative banking through the use of technology.

"At FNB we are constantly looking at ways to improve on our innovations, staying one step ahead of our competitors and consistently adding value and choice for our customers."