WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BB&T Corporation (NYSE: [ BBT ]) today added another convenient feature to its [ mobile banking ] line – [ mobile check deposit ]. The feature allows personal and small business clients to quickly, easily and safely deposit paper checks using an iPhone, Android or iPod Touch camera.

"Many of today's clients live in a mobile world," said Teresa Rose, BB&T Digital Channel manager. "BB&T mobile check deposit complements the wide array of mobile banking offerings we provide to help our on-the-go clients conveniently and easily manage their finances."

BB&T OnLine Banking clients can deposit personal or business checks drawn from any U.S. bank into their BB&T checking or savings account.

"Oftentimes we find ourselves carrying around a check for several days or even weeks thinking we'll deposit it the next time we're in the branch. With mobile check deposit, clients can immediately take a picture of the front and back of the check, click 'deposit' and the funds are available in three business days," Rose said.

Mobile check deposit includes built-in security features such as multifactor authentication and encrypted transmission, plus check images are not stored on the phone. BB&T also offers the latest in online and mobile security information through BB&T Security Central. Located on the company's website – [ www.BBT.com/mobilesecurity ]– Security Central is an excellent resource for conveniently accessing security education information. The site offers user-friendly protection awareness information through interactive games and informative podcasts.

About BB&T

BB&T Corporation (NYSE: [ BBT ]) is one of the largest financial services holding companies in the U.S. with $174.8 billion in assets and market capitalization of $21.9 billion, as of March 31, 2012. Based in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company operates approximately 1,800 financial centers in 12 states and Washington, D.C., and offers a full range of consumer and commercial banking, securities brokerage, asset management, mortgage and insurance products and services. A Fortune 500 company, BB&T is consistently recognized for outstanding client satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Greenwich Associates and others. More information about BB&T and its full line of products and services is available at [ www.BBT.com ].

SOURCE BB&T Corporation

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BBamp;;T launches new mobile check deposit feature

BB&T launches new mobile check deposit feature

Personal and small business clients can deposit paper checks to checking or savings accounts using a smartphone camera