On 26 July 2011, FNB started a revolution in the world of mobile banking when it launched the FNB Banking App. Since then, the App has gone from strength to strength, proven by the 500 000 active user mark that was reached in June 2013 and by a kaleidoscope of awards and nominations.
Farren Roper, Head of FNB Connect ISP and Business Operations, reflects on the success of the FNB App in the mobile banking space, discusses the rationale behind mobile banking and shares some thoughts on how the bank will continue to drive innovation.
Watch The Video Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkp6kPJ_cvU
THE FNB CONNECT ACHIEVEMENTS
August 2012
MTN App of the Year Awards
- Best iOS App (Consumer)
- Best Android App (Consumer)
- Best BlackBerry App
- Best Overall App in South Africa
September 2012
WSA Mobile Awards
- Finalist – m-Business & Commerce (FNB App)
October 2012
BAI Finacle Awards
- FNB App Nominee
November 2012
Bookmark Digital Awards
- Gold: Core Awards – Applications and Tools – Handheld/Phone Apps
Tech Top 100 Awards
- Winner of the Minister’s Award for Overall Excellence
Financial World Innovation Awards
- Finalist Most innovative application of technology (FNB App)
March 2013
Contactless and Mobile Awards
- Finalist (Geo Payments)
July 2013
Stuff Magazine’s Smartphone App of the year 2012– to be awarded July 2013
