TD Bank Group today announced a redesign of its TD app for iPhone and Android smartphones, according to a press release. The bank said the changes are intended to create a more intuitive, simplified experience for customers.

The new functionality enables users quicker access to popular features, as well as added capabilities such as the ability to submit U.S. bill payments — a first for a Canadian banking app, according to the announcement.

"This redesign represents a real collaboration of ideas between TD and our customers, incorporating new capabilities in ways our customers want to be able to use our app," said Rizwan Khalfan, senior vice president and chief digital officer at TD. "The result is a more engaging experience that is quick and simple to use and allows customers to do more while on the go."

The enhanced mobile features and capabilities include:

• Quick links: Customers can quickly and easily manage their money with popular banking functions accessible now from the top of their home screen.
• Quick access: Customers can choose to view their account balances without having to log in.
• Quick TD credit card payments: Customers can pay via three prepopulated payment amounts, or type in a specific payment amount.
• Moving and sending money: Sending an Interac e-transfer using the TD app is now simpler and faster, with the ability to add recipients straight from a smartphone's contact list.
• U.S. and Canadian bill payments: For the first time in Canada via a banking app, TD customers can submit U.S. bill payments from their eligible TD Canada Trust Canadian or U.S. dollar personal checking or savings accounts. Customers can also easily add and manage Canadian bills directly on their smartphone.
• Enhanced direct investing features: TD Direct Investing clients can make trades and view real-time quotes, analyze portfolio information with a new heat map tool, and monitor investments and stocks with advanced, full-screen charting.