AmSouth Internet Banking Now Even Easier To Use; Helps Consumers Better Protect Their Financial Information.BIRMINGHAM, Ala ALA aminolevulinic acid. Ala alanine. ala (a´lah) pl. a´lae [L.] a winglike process. . -- AmSouth Bank (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : ASO ASO arteriosclerosis obliterans. ASO 1 Administrative services organization, see there 2 Allele-specific–oligonucleotide hybridization 3 Anti-streptolysin O, see there ), one of the first banks to provide free bill payment to all of its customers, is making online banking even easier and more secure. Enhanced functionality allows customers to instantly enroll for Internet Banking using an ATM or CheckCard debit card debit card, card that allows the cost of goods or services that are purchased to be deducted directly from the purchaser's checking account. They can also be used at automated teller machines for withdrawing cash from the user's checking account. , select a more personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. and simplified log-on, and offers tools to better monitor account activity and protect privacy. The enhancements include: --Ability to log in directly from the main AmSouth homepage --The ability for customers to create their own personalized Online ID and password, instead of using their Social Security number, in order to guard their privacy --A new "pending transactions" section that allows customers to see items that have been authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: (such as Visa CheckCard and ATM transactions), but have not posted to the account, an excellent feature for consumers wanting to track spending in real time --Immediately begin using the product at the completion of enrollment --Enhanced electronic bill payment with improved controls --A running balance in the register view "We've listened to our customers' suggestions, assessed the technology enhancements available and added solutions to help them improve and protect the security and privacy of their information," said Greg Miles, senior vice president and manager of Electronic Banking at AmSouth. "We've also made it easier for new customers to begin using the product immediately, reinforcing our commitment to provide consumers with the convenience of banking when and where they choose--online, in an AmSouth branch, or at an ATM." More than 1.1 million AmSouth customers use online banking to manage their accounts and pay bills. The bank introduced e-statements, an electronic alternative to paper statements, in February 2005. e-statements are available for checking, savings and business banking customers. About AmSouth AmSouth is a regional bank holding company with $50 billion in assets, more than 685 branch banking offices and 1,240 ATMs. AmSouth operates in Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Georgia. AmSouth is a leader among regional banks in the Southeast in several key business segments, including consumer and commercial banking, small business banking, mortgage lending, equipment leasing Equipment Leasing is a financing option to lease equipment for a certain amount of time. Leasing Benefits
annuity Payment made at a fixed interval. A common example is the payment received by retirees from their pension plan. There are two main classes of annuities: annuities certain and contingent annuities. and mutual fund sales, and trust and investment management services. AmSouth also offers a complete line of banking products and services at its web site, www.amsouth.com. |
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