MOBILE PHONES

AT&T, Firethorn Banking on iPhone for Mobile Banking

AT&T and mobile commerce player Firethorn Holdings, a Qualcomm company, are offering mobile banking application for iPhone. The Mobile Banking on AT&T application is now available as a free download from Apple's App Store on iPhone. 

Mobile Banking on AT&T will let users securely 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.  

AT&T and Firethorn have collaborated since 2006 to provide usability in mobile banking. 

"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.  

The Mobile Banking on AT&T application is now available as a free download from Apple's App Store on iPhone or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/. 

Photo courtesy: Apple

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