Scotiabank jumps into wearable banking solutions with Samsung devices
Monday, December 1, 2014 at 12:10PM
Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla in Apps & Launches, Buyers Guide, Lifestyle, Mobile, Payments, Public service, Samsung, Scotiabank, Wearables, app news, payments

Scotiabank wants its account holders to enjoy accessing their accounts via their wearables. Starting today with the Quick Balance app on the Samsung Gear 2 and Samsung Gear S, Scotiabank is proud to be the first financial institution to bring mobile banking to the wrists of Canadians. The app allows you to check your balance from your preferred Scotiabank account with the simple swipe of the screen on your wrist. Hit jump for the full details. 

“We are excited to share the launch of the Quick Balance app on the Samsung Gear 2 and Samsung Gear S with Canadians,” said Jeff Marshall, Vice President, Self-Service Customer Experience. “We have seen a definite shift in the way consumers are interacting with our products and services, and it is our goal to stay ahead of the curve by developing self-service banking solutions for Canadians before they know they need them – and ultimately a richer banking experience for our customers. This app is the industry’s first foray into wearable banking technology in Canada and is representative of our commitment to making day-to-day banking easier through innovations in mobile banking.”

To see the full range of Scotiabank’s mobile banking solutions and how they can be used to improve Canadians’ day-to-day banking visit www.scotiabank.com and view the Scotiabank surprise and delight – Smartphone Surprise video at www.scotiabank.com/waystobank

Scotiabank was also the first financial institution to provide the following mobile banking solutions to its customers: 

•    Mobile Paperless Statements: View PDF copies of monthly account statements, launched: December 9, 2013

•    Mobile Mortgage Pre-payments: Make pre-payments on your mortgage with the touch of a button, launched: December 9, 2013

•    Mobile Quick Balance: Access your account balance without logging in, launched: August 28, 2013

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