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AT&T and Firethorn Bring Mobile Banking to iPhone Customers(Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) AT&T and Firethorn, a Qualcomm company, have announced the availability of their mobile banking application for iPhone. The companies said the Mobile Banking on AT&T lets users securely and efficiently manage their finances, including checking balances and transaction history, transferring funds, receiving offers, viewing and paying bills, and tracking rewards points. The service is now available for all Firethorn financial institution partners, including America First Credit Union, Arvest Bank, BancorpSouth, Carolina First, FirstBank, Mercantile Bank, SunTrust, Synovus, USAA and Wachovia. Additionally, iPhone customers will have access to any new financial institution added in the future. "Our customers are increasingly using their mobile phones as a hub from which they can manage nearly all aspects of their lives, and in addressing that trend, we've made it a priority to give them flexibility and control in managing their finances," said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T Mobility & Consumer Markets. "The extension of this convenience and functionality to iPhone customers is further delivery on our commitment to this space." AT&T and Firethorn have collaborated since 2006 to provide usability "Mobile Banking on AT&T with iPhone embodies the exciting evolution that mobile financial services must undertake to keep pace with consumers' busy lifestyles," said Tripp Rackley, chief executive officer, Firethorn. "Our partners expect us to offer them the best technology available to help their users manage their finances. The Mobile Banking application promises ease of use, security and high visibility -- all strategically designed to achieve mass market adoption -- and we are proud to help make it a reality." ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News |