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US Bank Releases Two New Windows Phone Apps

By TechTaffy Desk

[Techtaffy Newsdesk]

US Bank has launched two mobile apps for Windows Phone – one developed through US  Bank Wealth Management and the other through US Bank Retail Payment Solutions. The apps, featured in the Windows Phone Store, are free and provide consumers with access to market and economic insights, as well as access to an instant credit application for the U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card.

The US  Bank Wealth Management app, which can be downloaded for free from the Windows Phone Store, allows users to access market and economic insights from US Bank Wealth Management, save and monitor a portfolio of stocks using interactive charting, and get real time stock quotes. The app also allows users to locate a US Bank branches or ATMs.

The US Bank Cash+ Signature Visa Card app allows consumers to apply for a card. If qualified, they receive a secure, virtual card via their Windows Phone to begin making purchases immediately.

The introduction of apps for Windows Phone expands US Bank’s mobile platform options for credit card approval. Since 2011, the iPhone and Android platforms have hosted credit card approval apps for co-branded partners, REI and Ace Hardware.

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