Launch of Banking App for the Apple Watch by Saudi Hollandi Bank

Saudi Hollandi Bank, announced the launch of a banking app designed for the Apple Watch, a first in the Kingdom amongst transactional banking apps for a wearable device.  The SHB Apple Watch app will enable debit and credit card customers to view account balances, pay their bills or traffic violations, and real-time notifications of banking activity with a glance on their wrist.  The application is available from the App Store.

“At SHB we aim to deliver a cutting edge banking environment and continue to deliver enhancements that provide our customers a more seamless and secure banking experience,” said Dr. Bernd van Linder, Managing Director, of Saudi Hollandi Bank.  “The launch of SHB apple watch application is another example of how we are helping our mobile and online banking users simplify their financial lives” He added.  

SHB thrives to be at the forefront of addressing customer needs; this app, for example helps satisfy customer’s wish for real-time information about their finances, enables them to transact more effectively.  Enabling direct, smooth access to transactions and information on the Apple Watch is just one of the many innovative features that SHB has launched and the bank continues to invest the in the ongoing development of such services to connect with our customer base. 

 The appreciation from millennials in SHB’s digital offerings has been underlined by the International Finance Magazine recently declaring SHB’s mobile app to be the “Best Mobile App in the Kingdom.”