Corpn Bank launches app for tablets, smart phones

Corporation Bank launched an app for Android tablets and smart phones to mark its 107th foundation day on Monday. Mr Ajai Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of the bank, said an app for iPad and iPhone will be launched shortly.

He said customers can download these apps from Android market place and Apple iTunes store shortly. They can get to know the product range and the product features of the bank.

Mr Ajai Kumar said that Corporation Bank is the first PSB to launch such an app. Those who evince interest on a particular product can instantly leave their contact details, and the bank would call the customer immediately. They can also use the app to get to know their nearest branch or ATMs in the vicinity.

Corporation Bank would provide these services on smart phones also, and extend transactional services through iPad, tablets and smart phones in the days ahead, Mr Ajai Kumar said. On the occasion, he also launched the caller tune of the bank.

The Foundation Day function began by paying tribute to the founder-President of the bank, Late Khan Bahadur Haji Abdullah Haji Kasim Saheb Bahadur.

Life achievement award

Dr B.M. Hegde, who was honoured on the occasion, said that personal touch of the bank staff is important in this tablet age. Mr B.R. Shetty, Dr Raman Rao, Mr Kadri Gopalnath were also honoured with lifetime achievement award on the occasion.

vinayakaj@thehindu.co.in