Banking

Looking to make up the revenues lost as a result of new consumer protection rules put into place this fall, banks are reportedly considering a host of new fees, including ones for mobile banking services.

Financial institution First Hawaiian Bank is rolling out a mobile set of tools aimed at capturing as many mobile users as possible.

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is part of the network for a new mobile banking service that lets users transfer money between mobile phones using SMS.

A new mobile sweepstakes from Capital One lets the brand engage with customers in a fun way while encouraging them to try its mobile banking services.

Financial institution Citi is making its email alert program mobile-friendly after seeing an increased need from consumers to manage their accounts via the handset.

Huntington is adding an iPad application to its mobile repertoire in an effort to make banking more convenient and accessible for customers.

Financial institution Union First Market Bank is rounding out its mobile efforts by letting consumers bank on their mobile devices with an Android application.

Financial institution Citi is increasing the number of channels that business clients can use to manage their funds with a mobile-optimized Web service and an SMS program.

Since America First Credit Union expanded its mobile banking services with SMS and mobile browsing in early September, it has seen 25,000 new users sign up.

Financial institution Credit Union of Texas is targeting clients ages 18-30 with a round of mobile products aimed at making banking easier and faster.