• Scotia Mobile App first to launch in 20 Caribbean countries
• Scotiabank App for Android users, now available in Canada

TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2011 /CNW/ - More Scotiabank customers than ever before can carry their bank in their back pocket when they download a Scotiabank mobile app. The Bank announced Friday that a Smartphone application is available to customers in 20 Caribbean countries. This complements the Bank's existing suite of apps, now available for iPhone, BlackBerry and Android users in Canada.

"Mobile penetration in the Caribbean tells us that Smartphones are becoming a larger part of our customers' lives and we want to be in step with this evolution," said Gale Geddes, Scotiabank's Vice-President of Self-Service Banking for International Banking. "Providing our clients with relevant products and services is how we show our commitment to offering innovative, convenient and secure ways to bank with us."

Customers can check their account balances and transaction details, pay bills, transfer money between accounts and much more with Scotiabank's suite of apps. With the click of a button, the Scotia Mobile App can also help customers locate Scotiabank Branches and ABMs across Canada and the Caribbean with its "Find Us" feature.

"Our customers rely on the convenience of mobile devices to help them manage their busy lifestyles and the Bank's suite of apps allows them to take care of their finances from anywhere at any time," said Stephen Gaskin, Scotiabank's Vice-President of Canadian Banking's Self Service Customer Experience. "Scotiabank recognized early on that customers want multiple banking options to fit their schedule and their lifestyle. As technology has evolved, we now have more ways to meet our customers' individual banking needs."

Scotiabank's mobile applications operate on the same advanced security platform as Scotia Online Banking, making any transactions made through the app safe and secure. All transactions made through the app are also protected under Scotiabank's Mobile Security Guarantee. For more information about the Mobile Security Guarantee, go to www.scotiabank.com.

About Scotiabank
Scotiabank has been part of the Caribbean and Central America since 1889. It is now the leading bank in the region, with operations in 27 countries, including affiliates. The Bank has more than 15,000 employees in the region, including affiliates, serving more than two million customers, with 450 branches, kiosks and other offices, more than 1,000 ABMs.

Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and Canada's most international bank. With more than 70,000 employees, Scotiabank Group and its affiliates serve some 18.6 million customers in more than 50 countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a broad range of products and services including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. With assets above $567 billion (as at July 31, 2011), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com.