OREANDA-NEWS. Until May 1, 2012, all cardholders of UkrSibbank BNP Paribas Group can activate SMS-banking service absolutely free. Moreover, there will be no service fee for the first three months of use, reported the press-centre of UkrSibbank.
 
SMS-banking is a system for 24/7 control over the flow of funds on a card account by means of text messaging. Regardless of their location or time of day, clients can always check their card account balances with the help of their cell phones and the SMS-banking service.
 
SMS-banking users automatically receive messages reporting all transactions on their current accounts: account replenishment, cash withdrawal at ATMs, payments for purchases, transfer of funds via the “Account Management” Internet banking system, etc. Clients can also receive updates on transactions made by holders of additional cards on the account. SMS-banking is also an effective tool for preventing unauthorized use of funds in case of card loss or theft. The card can be blocked in a matter of minutes after the bank receives an SMS-request.
 
“You can test the benefits of SMS-banking for yourself without spending a cent. Today, more than 140,000 clients of UkrSibbank use SMS-banking, and the number of users is constantly growing,” said Natalya Kuzmich, Head of Sales Support and Alternative Channels Development Department.