Banking Via Twitter?

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on Monday September 28, 2009 @07:16AM from the what-not-to-do dept.

In the latest example of how just because you can do something doesn't mean you should, one credit union has decided to offer a new feature, dubbed "tweetMyMoney," that allows members to interact with their accounts via Twitter. Can't wait for the next version, "tweetSomeoneElsesMoney." "tweetMyMoney, available exclusively to Vantage members! With tweetMyMoney, you can monitor your account balance, deposits, withdrawals, holds and cleared checks with simple commands. And, you can even transfer funds within your account. It's all available on Twitter, 24/7!"

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Re:What's so bad? by Chris+Pimlott · 2009-09-28 07:34 · Score: 4, Informative

While the public messages get all the press, people who don't use twitter may not realize that you can send direct messages on twitter, which are private. That's what this system is using.
Re:two words by SEWilco · 2009-09-28 07:59 · Score: 4, Informative

"Hey, everybody, Susan has a balance of $347.88."
Re:two words by Tanktalus · 2009-09-28 08:27 · Score: 4, Informative

"Not anymore!" *snicker*