Discover's Making it Even Easier for Cardmembers to Manage their Accounts While on the Go
RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 28, 2009--
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced the launch of
its Mobile Reminders, the company’s latest mobile service solution,
designed to help cardmembers stay on top of their accounts and help
manage debt better. This new service allows cardmembers to have more
control over their finances and easier access to their Discover® Card
accounts.
Discover.com registered users can log in and select to receive any of
eight Account Activity reminders via text (SMS) message or email. The
Mobile Reminders provide cardmembers with important account information
that is sent directly to their mobile device.
“We know that many people are extremely busy and are looking for
convenient solutions to ensure that they stay on top of their finances.
Mobile Reminders enable cardmembers to easily manage their accounts and
get account activity updates from wherever they may be, without being in
front of a computer,” said Sarah Alter, vice president of eBusiness at
Discover Financial Services.
Cardmembers can sign up for any of the following Mobile Reminders:
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Statement Available – Notification that your new statement is
available to view online in the Account Center.
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Payment Posted – Know exactly when your payments post to your Account.
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Balance Transfer Posted – Know when a balance transfer posts to your
Account.
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Merchant Credit/Refund Posted – Know when a merchant credit/refund
posts to your Account.
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Minimum Payment Not Received – Get a timely reminder six to seven days
before your due date if the minimum payment due has not been received.
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Purchase Exceeds Specified Amount – Learn when any purchase posts to
your Account that exceeds a specified amount.
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Balance Exceeds Specified Amount – Learn when your Account balance
reaches or exceeds a specified amount.
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Nearing Account Credit Limit – Learn when your Account balance is
within a specified amount of your Account credit limit.
Cardmembers can further manage their accounts through Discover.com
Mobile, launched earlier this year, which is accessible directly from
their mobile phone’s browser by visiting m.discover.com. This mobile Web
site offers a simplified version of the Discover.com account summary
interface and includes the following functionality:
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Make a payment
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View recent transactions
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View recent and pending payments
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View rewards activity
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Enroll in 5% Cashback Bonus® program
To learn more about Mobile Reminders or Discover.com Mobile, please
visit www.discover.com/mobile.
About Discover Financial Services
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a leading credit card issuer
and electronic payment services company with one of the most recognized
brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the
company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States.
The company operates the Discover Card, America's cash rewards pioneer,
and offers student and personal loans, as well as savings products such
as certificates of deposit and money market accounts. Its payments
businesses consist of the Discover Network, with millions of merchant
and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit
networks; and Diners Club International, a global payments network with
acceptance in 185 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discoverfinancial.com.
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