Technology analyst Benedict Evans recently posted via his Twitter account, “Request-for-blog-post from a fintech expert: what an Apple ‘bank account’ would look like and how the rails might work.”
Alex Johnson, author of the Fintech Takes newsletter, took up the challenge and speculated that an Apple bank account would:
Utilize a combined checking & high-yield savings structure, with automated savings capabilities that can intelligently shuttle money back and forth. It would have a physical debit card with virtual one-time and subscription token capabilities and built-in BNPL financing for larger purchases. It would allow for direct deposit, and it would provide two-day early access to customers’ paychecks.
It would refund 100% of out-of-network ATM fees and would have a limited amount of PFM functionality (modeled after the Apple Card UI). I do not think that it would feature overdraft protection or paycheck advance services (that’s not Apple’s target market) and I doubt that it would include any investing capabilities (feels like a bridge too far for Apple right now).”
Itai Damtai, CEO of Unit, a banking as a service platform provider, also weighed in on Evans’ request…
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Well first off, it wouldn’t work with Quicken…
It might work with quicken, if they set it up like the apple credit card. But, with the card, you can only export the qxf transaction file once a month. I would hope an account like this, you would be able to set a timeframe for the transaction file.
Or maybe….JUST maybe….it could connect anytime you want to update, like every other card or bank I’ve ever had!
This is a major fail to me. I check all my accounts daily for fraud(because it’s happened to me).
I do too. I am very hyper sensitive about our accounts. I click the update three or four times a day. But, until they open it up for quicken/direct connect, the QFX option is the best for me.
You would only be allowed to withdrawal for Apple approved purchases. You know, to protect Apple’s image and experience.