New York, Dec. 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Within the next five years, the number of U.S. mobile banking users is expected to double, reaching 46 percent of U.S. bank account holders, according to Forrester's "2012 State of Mobile Banking" study. And, Synergistics Research Corporation reports that one-third of those conducting financial activities on their phones regard mobile as their primary method.
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In line with this trend, Ally Bank's suite of customer-centric
products and features has recently expanded to include the second
generation of Ally Mobile Banking--featuring customers'
most-requested capabilities--including Ally eCheck DepositSM, Bill
Pay, and fund transfers to and from external banking
institutions.
The updated mobile banking app, available for Android™ and iPhone®,
and mobile banking website (m.allybank.com) continues to offer customers all of
its original features: the ability to check balances, search
transaction history, transfer money between Ally Bank accounts, see
current call wait time, and find nearby ATMs and cash-back
locations.
Ally Mobile Banking also features the same secure banking
experience that customers find online. To enhance personal security
while banking via a mobile phone, consumers can also keep in mind
the following tips:
- Keep mobile device applications and operating systems updated to help protect against potential vulnerabilities, and avoid modifying or "jailbreaking" a phone, which may violate the device warranty
- Install mobile security software on a device to protect against malicious software called malware or viruses
- Password protect mobile devices and use "lock" mode when not in use; this helps to prevent access to any personal data stored on a phone
- Only download apps from a trusted source, such as the App Store or Google Play Store
- Install software to find or remotely wipe data from a mobile phone, to assist in case it is left behind or lost
To visit the mobile banking website on your smartphone, go to
m.allybank.com.
About Ally Bank
Ally Bank is a direct bank in the U.S. that offers a
straightforward approach to banking with no minimum deposit
required to open an account, no monthly maintenance fees and 24/7
live customer service. A subsidiary of Ally Financial Inc., the
Bank offers online savings, interest checking, money market
accounts, certificates of deposit with terms ranging from three
months to five years, and IRA Plans and products. Member
FDIC.
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