Habib Bank AG Zurich launches HBZeLocker

Accessible only with the use of HBZsecure key, this tool allows account holders to securely store sensitive data such as credit card details, passwords, passport particulars and other private information using strong encryption algorithms.

Mr Reza Habib, Joint President, Habib Bank AG Zurich said, 'Secure data storage is something that many of our clients have been asking for and all of our account holders can benefit from. Just like a traditional bank locker that securely holds precious documents or jewellery, the HBZeLocker holds valuable data. As we move into a knowledge based economy we all need somewhere where we can securely store our valuable data'.

The purpose of HBZeLocker is to provide an additional layer of security and enable clients to store their private data in a secure environment and have it accessible worldwide.

HBZeLocker is available immediately for all HBZ account holders and is free of charge. To access HBZeLocker customers need to obtain their free HBZsecure key which guarantees security to a level far higher than any other bank in the United Arab Emirates.

HBZsecure key provides an additional layer of security on top of the 128-bit SSL (secure socket layer) connection. Delivered on a physical media such as mini CD ROMs, SD cards (secure stamp-sized flash memory card), USB flash drive (a portable USB hard drive is used for storage and transportation of data and applications) or virtually any media of the user's choice, HBZsecure key is mandatory for some of the more sensitive web options like HBZcms, an online third party fund transfer option or HBZeLocker that customers can access online.

HBZweb, a unique Internet banking service, provides over eighty options for account holders to transact and query account information. Options include secure mail, unlimited secondary account login management, global unified login access, event driven mobile and PDA banking (HBZgsm/HBZpda) allowing monitoring of accounts and alerts, bill payment, third party fund transfers (HBZsecure key), electronic Letters of Credit (HBZeLC) and document level drilling to name a few. Additionally, Microsoft Excel™, text and XML downloading of statements of accounts with live history for over eight years for all accounts, also allows clients easy integration with their own systems.