Digital Insight brings mobile banking to Android Wear smartwatch
Wright-Patt Credit Union members who own an Android Wear watch can now check account balances with a flick of the wrist.
Digital Insight, an NCR company and digital banking products provider, has introduced Android smartwatch functionality with Wright-Patt Credit Union. Members who own an Android Wear watch can now check account balances with a flick of the wrist, without the hassle of logging into the mobile app, according to a press release.
"We are committed to offering banking solutions that are both easy to use and offer a great experience for our members," said Joel Huxley, director of retail support at Wright-Patt. "Today's technological innovations open up the possibilities. We have a close eye on market adoption and are strategically making decisions based on member behaviors. In the case of wearable technology, it allows our members quick access to low-risk information. It is truly a benefit for WPCU members."
The smartwatch app will automatically sync to a user's Android Wear device after the user has upgraded to the updated version of the WPCU mobile app. Using voice commands, the smartwatch wearer can initiate an account balance check without logging in via smartphone.
Digital Insight currently offers the Android Wear App with limited availability, but has plans to expand throughout the year, the release said. The company plans to launch the same banking capabilities for the Apple Watch when the device becomes available in the U.S. market.