OREANDA-NEWS. BMO Bank of Montreal today introduced a new service that allows customers to open an account in minutes using their smartphone, without having to go to a branch or download an app.

"Mobile is increasingly important for customers to address their banking needs, and this service is another way we're using our digital capabilities to empower our customers and simplify their lives," said Niti Badarinath, Head of North American Channels, BMO Bank of Montreal. "This customer-centric, mobile-first design provides a seamless user experience. It's an example of how we're quickly bringing to market solutions that are focused on streamlining banking processes."

This first-of-its-kind account opening capability allows customers to quickly search, select and open a new account with BMO through an intuitive, conversational interface. It's exclusively done using a smartphone in minutes - without having to download an App from the App Store.

Mr. Badarinath, noting that the number of transactions completed on digital channels continues to increase, added: "This service is the next step in the journey we are taking with our customers as they increase their use of digital."

Established in 1817, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified financial services provider based in North America. With total assets of $681 billion as of April 30, 2016, and over 45,000 employees, BMO provides a broad range of retail banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.