NCB launches service through smart phones

JEDDAH — The National Commercial Bank (NCB) announced Saturday the launch of "Alahli Mobile" Service for account queries and for executing banking transactions via smart phones.

The launch of the new service came as part of NCB commitment to utilize the latest banking applications and technologies, and was a step taken to boost the sophistication of the financial transactions for customers.

The new service also indicates the bank’s focus on innovation and keeping pace with development in the field of information technology, in addition to considering high levels of protection for electronic banking.

In a unique precedent, "Alahli Mobile" will provide the service of cash withdrawal from ATM locations without the need for an ATM card, whereby the user can obtain this service through Adel Al Howar, SEVP, Sector Head of IBS & Senior Officer for Central and Easter of NCB.

He said the step came in the context of the rapid development of NCB e-services and the development of its self-banking services.

The move further enhances communication with customers by meeting their needs and aspirations, in line with the bank’s vision to provide innovative and comprehensive banking solutions for its clients.

The "Alahli Mobile" services will enable customers to do many transactions such as queries about their bank accounts, money transfers between accounts, internal remittances among customers, and other operations such as payment, government payments, express transfers and cash withdrawals. —SG