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CIT Bank has introduced new self-service capabilities for wire transfers and the management of matured certificates of deposit (CDs) via its online and mobile platforms. These enhancements are designed to simplify digital banking, allowing customers to manage transactions securely and efficiently. Key features include the option to select recipient types for wire transfers and easy account management for CDs post-maturity. This initiative reflects CIT's commitment to improving customer banking experiences and flexibility.

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  • Introduction of self-service wire transfer capabilities, enhancing customer convenience.
  • New options for managing matured CDs simplify account handling for customers.
  • Enhanced security measures for transactions, including one-time passcodes.
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PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT's national direct bank CIT Bank today announced new self-service capabilities to move funds via wire transfer and to manage mature certificates of deposit (CDs) through the bank's online and mobile platforms. The new functionalities add simplicity to the CIT digital banking experience and further enable consumers to manage their money remotely and at their convenience.

"We're committed to simplifying the banking experience for our customers and empowering them to meet their goals with ease and efficiency," said Ravi Kumar, head of CIT's direct bank. "These latest enhancements provide added flexibility to help customers bank from anywhere, at any time."

Unique to the new wire transfer capability is the option to choose the recipient type, such as an escrow company, intermediary or standard recipient, simplifying the data entry process. Transactions are kept secure through the use of a one-time passcode delivered by SMS message or phone call.

CD management upgrades enable customers to manage their accounts at their convenience. Now, once a CD matures, customers can simply log-on through their online or mobile banking platform for options such as changing their CD terms or transfer funds to an existing CIT bank account.

CIT's self-service features are the latest digital functionalities introduced by the direct bank. Last fall, the bank also rolled out eChecking, featuring a wide variety of electronic transfer and payment solutions, including debit card controls, Bill Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, as well as partnering with Zelle®1.

About CIT
CIT is a leading national bank focused on empowering businesses and personal savers with the financial agility to navigate their goals. CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) is a financial holding company with over a century of experience and operates a principal bank subsidiary, CIT Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender). The company's commercial banking segment includes commercial financing, community association banking, middle market banking, equipment and vendor financing, factoring, railcar financing, treasury and payments services, and capital markets and asset management. CIT's consumer banking segment includes a national direct bank and regional branch network. Discover more at cit.com/about.

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What new features did CIT Bank announce on August 27, 2020?

CIT Bank announced new self-service capabilities for wire transfers and managing matured certificates of deposit (CDs) through its online and mobile platforms.

How does the wire transfer process work with the new CIT Bank feature?

The new wire transfer feature allows customers to select different recipient types, simplifying the data entry process, and ensures security through a one-time passcode.

What can customers do with matured CDs at CIT Bank?

Customers can log on to their accounts to change CD terms or transfer funds to existing CIT accounts once a CD matures.

Why is CIT Bank enhancing its digital banking capabilities?

CIT Bank aims to simplify the banking experience and provide more flexibility for customers to manage their finances remotely.

What prior digital banking enhancements has CIT Bank introduced?

CIT Bank previously rolled out eChecking, featuring electronic transfer and payment solutions, including integrations with Apple Pay and Zelle.

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