Sending money to friends and family is becoming a common necessity, whether you’re splitting the cost of a lunch tab, paying someone back for a shared birthday present, or even paying the babysitter. One of the fastest and easiest ways to do that is to send money digitally using peer-to-peer (or P2P) payments.

It’s all too human to make one small forgetful mistake that results in a declined card, an overdraft fee, or a frustrating phone call, but with Astra Bank’s new SecureAlert feature, you can automate notifications for the account activity that matters to you.

Holiday season is here along with the desire to find that perfect gift for your loved one. As you take the time to consider just what would be the best gift, you may take some extra time to consider your method of payment. That’s because Astra Bank would like to help add a bit of cheer this season by giving you the chance to win $500!

Astra Bank now offers the feature to use your debit card within Apple Pay®, Google Pay™, and Samsung Pay® in order to use your mobile device to pay in stores. These popular services allow you to house all of your payment information within one app. While each service works a bit differently, they all offer you new ways to use your Astra Bank debit card.

Astra Bank is excited to announce an added layer of convenience and protection against fraudulent or suspicious activity on your debit card, beginning May 20th. With text alerts you can be notified anytime and anywhere about possible fraudulent activity.