USAA Announces Launch of Mobile Technology : In Addition to Providing Mobile Banking Services, USAA Unveils Mobile Insurance and Mobile Investing
SAN ANTONIO (Business Wire EON) July 9, 2008 -- Core Facts
USAA is introducing mobile technology to enable members to self-service their banking, insurance and investment needs via web-enabled phones and PDAs. The ability to obtain insurance documentation via PDA and mobile investing are not just firsts for USAA ? they're industry innovations. With USAA mobile, members can view account history, pay bills, transfer funds, view transfer activity, check account balances, request insurance documentation, check stock prices and place trades whenever/wherever they want. Members can log on to the new mobile USAA with their mobile or computer browser at mobile.usaa.com. USAA has teamed with Firethorn to provide members with the option of downloading a "smart tool" application to their phone for immediate access to their USAA accounts. Members using a slow Internet connection while attempting to access usaa.com from their computer's browser will now automatically be given the option of loading mobile.usaa.com, which is lighter on content and faster. Quotes
"With our members becoming increasingly mobile, it's important that they get the same great USAA service no matter how they choose to contact us ? on the phone with a representative, computer, cell phone or any other device. They choose the channel, we deliver the service." ? Wayne Peacock, COO "Many of our members proudly serving our country have limited time to handle personal financial matters. And those on ships at sea or in remote locations often use computers with low-speed Internet connections. Since mobile.usaa.com loads more quickly, it's an easy way for them to get what they need faster ? which is the least we can do for them." ? Joe Robles, CEO Links
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USAA, a diversified financial services company, is the leading provider of financial planning, insurance, investments, and banking products to members of the U.S. military and their families. Named by BusinessWeek as Customer Service Champion in 2007 and 2008, USAA provides convenient and accessible financial products to its 6.4 million members. For more information about USAA, or to learn more about membership, visit usaa.com.
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