Ahli United Bank (AUB) has launched new SMS alert service, in order to ensure security and safety for its credit card customers. The bank has said that the new service will send an SMS alert to AUB credit card holders directly to their mobile phones every time a transaction is made on their card anywhere in the world.
The SMS service ensures that customers are instantly informed if their card is compromised and allowing customers the ability to better track their credit card use.
Abdulla Al-Raeesi, deputy group CEO, retail banking, AUB, said: “Through harnessing latest technology, we have been able to develop and implement safety and security services that are reliable, accurate and convenient.”
“Our new chip-enabled debit cards already provide maximum security and feature the SMS alert service which has been well received by our customers. With the expansion of this service to our credit cards, AUB has taken steps to better protect all our customers whether they are making a cash, debit or credit transaction,” he added.
