Verizon Wireless and Wachovia today announced Verizon Wireless customers who bank with Wachovia now have direct access to Wachovia Banking and BillPay services. Mobile banking services are available on compatible mobile devices through a downloadable application provided by Firethorn Holdings.

Using a PIN to launch, the Firethorn application allows Wachovia customers to securely check balances, monitor account activity, pay bills, and transfer funds, right from their supported Verizon Wireless phones.

Wachovia customers can download the Firethorn application on several phones from Verizon Wireless, including the Chocolate and enV by LG, LG VX8700, LG VX8600, LG VX9400, and the Samsung SCH-a950. Additional phones will be available in the coming months. Customers can find the application in the Get Going or Tools on the Go virtual shopping aisle of the Get It Now virtual store by clicking on “Get New App” and then "Business/Tools".

The mobile banking application is free, but application download, usage or megabyte charges may apply. Wachovia customers must already be enrolled in Online Banking to sign up for mobile banking access on Verizon Wireless phones. After logging in to their online accounts, customers should select the Customer Service tab, click on Mobile Banking and follow the quick and easy mobile enrollment instructions.

Learn more at www.wachovia.com/mobilebanking.