HOUSTON, Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass cardholders can now put away their plastic and use Apple Pay, the mobile payments solution introduced by Apple.

In an extension of the bank's efforts to give its customers access to their money on their terms, those with BBVA Compass Visa^® consumer credit and BBVA Compass Visa^® consumer and business check cards* are now eligible to add their cards to Apple Pay. Apple Pay lets customers make mobile payments in participating stores from their iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and, after it debuts, the Apple Watch. It also allows customers to make purchases within apps using an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3.

"Mobile banking is a must-have for so many of our customers, and innovative new offerings — like this one — are changing what they expect to do with their devices," said BBVA Compass Chief Digital Banking Officer Jeff Dennes. "Our aim, always, is to meet and exceed those expectations and offering Apple Pay to our customers helps us do just that."

Users will continue to receive all of the rewards and benefits offered by their BBVA Compass credit and debit cards.

Apple Pay creates a secure and private environment for payments and is designed to protect customers' personal information. When customers add credit or debit cards to the service, the card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure Element on the device. In addition, each transaction is authorized with a one-time unique dynamic security code, instead of using security codes from the back of customers' cards.

"Our customers increasingly rely on mobile technology to organize, complete and monitor their daily activities," said BBVA Compass Executive Director of Issuing Melissa Jankowski. "So we're continually seeking to provide new, innovative digital offerings that simplify and improve banking experiences. We're pleased to bring Apple Pay to our customers."

More information on BBVA Compass' participation in Apple Pay is available at www.bbvacompass.com/go/apple-pay/.  

*Exceptions may apply. BBVA Compass reserves the right to change card eligibility. All cards subject to approval, including credit approval.

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About BBVA Group
BBVA Compass is a subsidiary of BBVA Compass Bancshares Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) (MAD: BBVA). BBVA is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The Group has a solid position in Spain, is the largest financial institution in Mexico and has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt region of the United States. Its diversified business is geared toward high-growth markets and relies on technology as a key sustainable competitive advantage. Corporate responsibility is at the core of its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion, and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies the best practices. The Group is present in the main sustainability indexes. More information about the BBVA Group can be found at www.bbva.com.

About BBVA Compass
BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates 672 branches, including 341 in Texas, 89 in Alabama, 77 in Arizona, 62 in California, 45 in Florida, 38 in Colorado and 20 in New Mexico, and commercial and private client offices throughout the U.S. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass has been recognized as one of the leading small business lenders by the Small Business Administration and in 2014 ranked 12^th nationally in total SBA loan volume. It earned the top ranking with customers in American Banker's 2014 annual reputation survey of the top 25 largest U.S. retail banks. Additional information about BBVA Compass can be found at www.bbvacompass.com, by following @BBVACompassNews on Twitter or visiting newsroom.bbvacompass.com. 

Editor's Note:
BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank.

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