By John McCarthy

Nationwide customers will soon be able to check their account balances directly from their smartwatches.

IBM has collaborated with the bank to make wrist-bound banking a reality marking the first app capable of such a feat on the market.

Those with the Nationwide app on their Android smartphones will be able to get real-time updates on their account via the Android Wear smartwatch.

The app is available for download from the Google Play Store. Users can make payments, transfer money, amange their over drafts and open new accounts on the devices.

Tony Prestedge, chief operating officer at Nationwide, said: “Providing customers with a variety Read full story ›

Source: The Drum