Wachovia Mobile Access Available On Verizon Wireless

If you’re a customer od Wachovia Bank and Verizon Wireless, banking just got a whole lot easier for you.

Both companies announced the availability of mobile banking on qualified mobile phones serviced by Verizon Wireless. Customers can now get direct access to Bill Pay and other banking services.

“Since launching Wachovia Mobile in December 2006, Wachovia’s mobile banking strategy has focused on providing our customers with reliable, convenient and secure on-the-go access to their financial services,” said Ilieva Ageenko, director of emerging applications for Wachovia’s eCommerce division. “With our relationship with Verizon Wireless, we continue to strengthen this commitment.”

Jim Straight, senior vice president of consumer products for Verizon, said, “Our relationship with Firethorn allows us to bring together great brands. Wachovia and Verizon Wireless are committed to providing a quality mobile banking experience for our customers.”

Wachovia customers can download the Firethorn application on several phones from Verizon Wireless, including the Chocolate and enV by LG, LG VX8700, LG VX8600, LG VX9400, and the Samsung SCH-a950. Additional phones will be available in the coming months. Customers can find the application in the Get Going or Tools on the Go virtual shopping aisle of the Get It Now® virtual store by clicking on “Get New App” and then “Business/Tools.”