First Interstate Bank Takes Lead in Internet Banking with Enhanced Web Site

Strategic Insights -

First Interstate Bank, a leader in online banking services, has upgraded its Internet web site, offering customers a secured environment to request banking services, access information on various bank products, and download customer demos. With this move, First Interstate becomes one of the pioneers in the rapidly growing Internet community, marking its third bank in the country to open a web site. The upgraded site allows customers using Netscape Navigator (version 1.1 or later) to easily navigate and access services such as new checking and savings accounts, consumer loans, Bank Online, and more.

Key Takeaways:

  • First Interstate Bank announced the launch of its online secured applications for multiple banking services on the Internet in 1995.
  • The bank's Web site, http://www.fibank.com, offers customers a secured environment to request new banking services, access information on various bank products, and download customer demos.
  • Customers using Netscape Navigator (version 1.1 or later) can navigate the site and access services such as new checking and savings accounts, consumer loans, Bank Online, and more.
  • First Interstate was the third bank in the country to open a Web site, and today, more than 150 banks have implemented online presence.
  • The bank's site provides information on trust and investment services, cash management products, and general consumer products.
  • First Interstate offers international banking services through its partnership with Standard Chartered Bank of London.
  • The bank serves nearly 5 million households in over 500 Western communities through its 1,148 offices in 13 western states.

Statistics:

  • First Interstate Bank was the third bank to open a web site in the country.
  • More than 150 banks have implemented online presence today.
  • The bank serves nearly 5 million households in over 500 Western communities.
  • First Interstate offers its banking services through 1,148 offices in 13 western states.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, Dec. 21, 1995