BMO Harris boosts mobile payment compatibility
BMO Harris Bank's payment cards can now be added to Android and Samsung wallets, in an expansion of the bank's payment capabilities. The US lender is also launching its own BMO Harris Bank Masterpass Android app, powered by MasterCard. Android Pay, Samsung Pay and the bank's Masterpass app can be used with BMO Harris Bank personal credit cards, personal debit cards and small business debit cards. More BMO card products will be made available for digital wallets later this year.

BMO Harris Bank has announced that its customers can now add the bank's payment cards to Android and Samsung wallets, and that the bank is launching its own BMO Harris Bank Masterpass Android app, powered by MasterCard.

"We are constantly seeking new ways to make the customer experience more enjoyable, seamless and secure, and these new digital wallets are an example of our commitment," Patrick Strieck, managing director of U.S. retail and small business payments at BMO, said in a statement. "Our partnership with MasterCard allows us to differentiate our product suite in the marketplace, and we are thrilled to debut our new digital wallets and enrich the shopping experience for our customers."

BMO Harris Bank Masterpass, Android Pay and Samsung Pay are available for BMO Harris Bank personal credit cards, personal debit cards and small business debit cards only. Additional BMO card products will be available for use with digital wallets later this year, according to the announcement.