Union Bank of India is launching USSD based *99# mobile application for its customers. The bank is tying up with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for the purpose. The application can be downloaded in an android smartphone from the Google Play Store by the bank customers and can be used even without any internet connection as it does not require any data. *99# mobile App takes the USSD service to a new level of customer service and the bank’s customers will find it easy to use for basic financial services like balance enquiry, mini statement and fund transfer, said AP Hota, MD, NPCI. The app provides basic banking facilities like checking account balance, sending money, Mobile PIN management and value added services like checking Aadhaar linked overdraft status and PMJDY account overdraft status. It is available in 10 languages. Arun Tiwari, CMD of the bank said this facility can be used widely by all sections of people in the country.
