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Mobile Banking FAQs

Answers to your questions.

Regions Mobile Banking service allows you to access your account information and make payments or transfers from the convenience of your mobile device. There is no need to wait until you are at your computer. Mobile Banking is a secure and convenient way to access your accounts, while saving time to do the more important things in life. Review the questions below to get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions concerning Mobile Banking.

 

 

 

What is Mobile Banking?

Mobile Banking allows you to view account balances, transfer money, and pay bills from certain supported mobile phones.

 

 

What do I need to enroll for Mobile Banking?
  1. An Online ID and password for Regions Online Banking
  2. A supported mobile phone with voice capabilities and data plan

 

 

Do I have to have Online Banking to enroll in Mobile Banking?
Yes. Mobile Banking enrollment takes place within Online Banking.

 

 

How do I enroll in Mobile Banking?
You enroll in Mobile Banking through Regions Online Banking and your mobile phone. You must have a supported phone with voice, text and a valid data plan (Internet access) to enroll in Mobile Banking. To enroll, click on the Mobile Banking tab within Regions Online Banking. Then click on "Enroll Now" and follow the steps for enrollment.

 

 

How long does the enrollment process take?
The enrollment process online takes only a few minutes. Once the online enrollment is complete, you will be provided with an activation code. This activation code will then need to be entered on the mobile device to activate the service. Completing the process on the phone will only take a couple of minutes.

 

 

How can I find exactly what type of mobile phone I have?
Pictures are provided online to assist with the selection process. However, if you are still unsure, you should be able to determine the exact type of device directly on the mobile phone. While each mobile phone is different, most mobile phones will have a Settings option where you can obtain the details on the device.

 

 

What is an activation code?
An activation code is provided on the last step of the online portion of the enrollment in Regions Online Banking. This activation code will need to be entered on your mobile device to complete the enrollment process. Please be sure to have your phone with you when you complete the online enrollment as the activation code will expire after 60 minutes.

 

 

Where do I obtain an activation code?
To obtain an activation code, you will first need to log into Regions Online Banking, select the Mobile Banking tab and follow the on screen instructions. An activation code is provided on the last step of the online enrollment into the service.

 

 

Can I use my iPhone to access Mobile Banking?
Yes! iPhones are compatible with the Mobile Banking service.

 

 

Does my wireless carrier support Mobile Banking?
Currently, you must be an Alltel, AT&T, Cellular South, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular or Verizon subscriber to enroll in Mobile Banking. More carriers will offer our Mobile Banking solution soon. You can view a list of supported mobile phones or contact Regions Online Banking Technical Support at 1-800-4PCBANK (1-800-472-2265) if you have additional questions.

 

 

Is Mobile Banking free?
Yes! Mobile Banking is Free of Charge.   You may incur data (Internet) charges from the wireless carrier.

 

 

Can I use my mobile phone to access Mobile Banking? Which mobile phones are supported?
The list of supported phones is constantly changing. Click here for a list of supported phones.

 

 

Can I download Mobile Banking on my corporate blackberry?
Mobile Banking can be installed on any supported blackberry device. However, because of additional layers of security on company owned blackberry devices, you may experience difficulty. You may want to check with your employer prior to downloading the application.

 

 

Can I use my Blackberry to access Mobile Banking?
Yes! Certain Blackberry devices are enabled for use with Mobile Banking. Click here for a list of supported phones.

 

 

Where can I find the Mobile Banking application on my mobile phone?
Once installed, the Mobile Banking application is typically found in the applications or games/applications section on your mobile phone. The location of the application will vary based on the phone model.

 

 

Can I view all of my accounts through Mobile Banking?

Yes. You can view all accounts through Mobile Banking that you view through Regions Online Banking. When you enroll in Mobile Banking, you select the accounts that you wish to access in the Mobile Banking application. You may add or remove accounts that you access through Mobile Banking in the Mobile Banking section of Regions Online Banking or on your mobile phone in the Mobile Banking application.

 

 

Can I view Transaction History on Mobile Banking?

You can access transaction history by selecting an individual account from the View Balances screen. The Account History transaction description screen is viewed by selecting an individual date/time of a transaction.

The transactions are shown at intervals of 5 transactions up to a maximum of 30 days.

 

 

How do I change the Mobile Banking Account Nicknames?

The account nicknames displayed in Mobile Banking are the last four digits of each of your account numbers. Changing the account nickname in Mobile Banking does not change the account nickname within Regions Online Banking. You can change the account nicknames in the Mobile Banking appicaion on your mobile phone or in the Mobile Banking section of Regions Online Banking.

 

 

How current is the balance information?

Each time you connect to Mobile Banking the most current balance will be displayed. If Mobile Banking is unable to connect the balance displayed will be as of the last successful connection to Mobile Banking.

 

 

Can I use the same PIN I use for Regions Online Banking?
You will not be able to use the same PIN for Mobile Banking as you use for Regions Online Banking. The Mobile Banking PIN must be a 6-digit number. For security reasons, the PIN cannot be comprised of all the same digits (111111) nor sequential digits (123456, 345678, etc.).

 

 

How do I change my PIN?
  1. From the Main Menu on the mobile device, select "Settings", then select "Change PIN".
  2. Enter current PIN
  3. Enter new PIN
  4. Confirm new PIN

 

 

How many incorrect login attempts result in the Mobile Banking application locking up?
After the third invalid PIN entry, the Mobile Banking application will become locked. You can unlock or reset your PIN on the Mobile Banking page within Regions Online Banking.

 

 

Can I pay bills through Mobile Banking?
Yes, you can pay bills through Mobile Banking. You must be enrolled in Regions Online Banking Bill Pay to pay bills through Mobile Banking.

 

 

What is Pay Bills?
Pay Bills enables you to pay any Payee you have set up in Regions Online Banking Bill Pay. You may indicate the amount you wish to pay in the dollars and cents field.

 

 

How do I add or remove Payees from Mobile Banking?

You can add or remove payees any time through the Mobile Banking section within Regions Online Banking or on your mobile phone in the Mobile Banking appication.

Note: By default, all Payees are defaulted to "on" for selection during the enrollment process and for newly created payees.

 

 

Why can I not see some Payees?
If you are experiencing an issue seeing some or all of your billers, log into Regions Online Banking and click on Mobile Banking. This action will update Mobile Banking and the bill pay information will display within Mobile Banking. If you continue to have problems seeing your billers, call Regions Online Banking Technical Support at 1-800-4PCBANK (800-472-2265).

 

 

When will the payment be sent to the Payee(s)?
Mobile Banking payments are processed in the same manner as if they were made through Regions Online Banking. Payments made prior to 6 p.m. CT will process the same business day. If the payment is made after 6 p.m. it will be processed the next business day.

 

 

How do I know that my transfer or bill payment was successful?
Upon successful completion of the transfer or bill payment, a confirmation message displays on the screen. The confirmation message includes the transaction amount, the accounts or payees in the transaction, and the confirmation number. If the application is offline, transactions will be sent to the Outbox for future processing and you will receive a message informing you of this action. The next time you log into Mobile Banking on your mobile phone, it will notify you that you have pending transactions in your Outbox. To resend or delete these transactions simply go to the Outbox and select the appropriate option.

 

 

Are transfers immediate?
Mobile Banking transfers are posted to your accounts in the same manner as if they were made through Regions Online Banking. Transfers made prior to 6 p.m. CT will process the same business day. If the transfer is made after 6 p.m. it will be processed the next business day.

 

 

What happens if I lose service while performing a transfer or bill payment?

Your interrupted transfers and bill payments go to the Mobile Banking application’s Outbox. Once a signal is obtained, you will be reminded there are pending Outbox transactions to be processed at the next login/logout. You can edit or delete any Outbox transfer/payment before you submit it for processing. If you choose to send an Outbox transaction but the application is still offline, the transaction is returned to the Outbox upon exit. At next login/logout, you are prompted that there are pending transactions in the Outbox. To resend or delete these transactions simply go to the Outbox and select the appropriate option.

 

 

What does it mean to be "offline"? How can I tell if Mobile Banking is "offline"?
"Offline" means the mobile phone is unable to communicate properly. This could be due to lack of signal, no data connection on the mobile phone, or a problem with Mobile Banking. If Mobile Banking is offline, the balances screen will display the last successful date and time the phone connected to Mobile Banking. A broken link appearing next to an account(s) indicates there is no connection and the date and balance(s) may not be accurate. To establish a clear connection, log off and log back in to Mobile Banking. You can also click on "Refresh" or "Synchronize" from the Options menu.

 

 

My mobile phone shows I have a strong signal, yet my Mobile Banking application on my mobile phone is offline. What causes this to occur?
The signal display on the mobile phone is an indication of the phone's ability to place calls. The Mobile Banking application requires a data network to perform data exchanges. This could be due to lack of signal, no data connection on the mobile phone or a problem with the Mobile Banking application servers.

 

 

What is Refresh?

Refresh enables you to retrieve the latest balances and account information. In addition, you will be notified of any unsent items in your Outbox.  

To refresh Mobile Banking, click on "Refresh" from the My Accounts screen.

 

 

Can I use multiple mobile phones to access Mobile Banking?

Yes. You can use multiple phones to view your accounts in Mobile Banking.
To add a mobile phone:

  1. Login to Regions Online Banking
  2. Click on Mobile Banking.
  3. In the Mobile Device section, select "Add New Device" and follow the steps to add, initialize and install Mobile Banking on your phone.

Keep in mind that all wireless carriers and phone models may not be supported. Click here to see a list of supported phones.

 

 

Is Mobile Banking safe?
Yes. Mobile Banking is safe and secure. Mobile Banking is protected with state-of-the-art security technology.   Mobile Banking requires a 6-digit PIN to access account information and all data saved on your mobile phone is encrypted.  This ensures that if the mobile phone is lost or stolen, the data stored locally for the Mobile Banking application is unreadable.

 

 

Will my account information reside on my phone?

No. No account information is stored on your mobile phone.  The only information that is stored on your mobile phone is personal preferences such as account nicknames.

 

 

Can someone intercept my Mobile Banking transactions?
No, 128-bit SSL encryption protects your information as it travels from your mobile device to Regions Bank. The 128-bit SSL encryption technology is the same encryption that safeguards Internet traffic for secure Web applications.

 

 

What if my phone is lost or stolen?

Even though account information is not stored on your phone, there are a few steps you can take to remove any Mobile Banking information from your phone.  To remove any information from your mobile phone, follow these steps:

  1. Log into Regions Online Banking.
  2. Click on the Mobile Banking tab
  3. Select "Lost Device" from the drop down box to clear the contents on the mobile phone.

If you have multiple banking relationships for which you use Mobile Banking, clicking on "Lost Device" clears the contents for all your banking relationships. 

If you can not quickly get access Regions Online Banking, you can have the contents cleared by our Online Banking Technical Support staff by calling at 1-800-4PCBANK (800-472-2265).

Remember, Mobile Banking cannot be accessed without your 6 digit PIN. If someone attempts to guess your PIN, they have three attempts before Mobile Banking is locked. If you find the phone and want to download Mobile Banking again, you may activate the phone from the Mobile Banking tab within Regions Online Banking by selecting "Activate Device" and following the on-screen instructions.

 

 

Can I safely recycle or dispose of my phone if it has Mobile Banking on it?

Although your information is stored securely on your mobile phone, we recommended you delete the Mobile Banking application from the phone before recycling or disposing. The process for deleting applications from the phone will vary by model. Refer to your mobile phone user guide for instructions on how to delete an application.

 

 

How do I transfer Mobile Banking to my new mobile phone with the same phone number?

First, remove Mobile Banking from your current phone using the "Delete Device" feature in Regions Online Banking.  You can access the "Delete Device" feature from the Mobile Banking Summary screen.  The Delete Device feature removes the old mobile phone number from your Mobile Banking Account. If you have multiple bank relationships, perform the delete device procedure from each financial institution’s Internet banking site. Click on "Activate Device" to add the new mobile phone and download the Mobile Banking Application. You will receive an activation code to enter onto the mobile phone after the new SMS message is received and opened.

 

 

I have closed my accounts with Regions Bank. Do I need to also remove the Mobile Banking application from my phone?

We recommended that you delete Mobile Banking from your mobile phone if you have closed your Regions bank accounts. The process for deleting applications from the mobile phone will vary by model. Refer to your mobile phone user guide for instructions on how to delete an application from your mobile phone.

 

 

Who do I contact for customer support?
Please call Regions Online Banking Technical Support at 1-800-4PCBANK (800-472-2265).