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‘Unhackable’ savings account promises tighter security against modern banking scams

08/14/25

A new kind of savings account built to stop fraud before it starts is now available nationwide. Fort Knox Bank’s High-Security Savings Account, developed by Austin Capital Bank, removes passwords entirely and uses biometric identity verification with proprietary Closed-Loop technology to keep criminals out. The launch comes at a time when U.S. consumers are facing […]

The Bank That Thinks Like a Tech Company: How 50+ Engineers Are Redefining Security

07/29/25

What if your savings account was so secure that even your account number couldn’t be used to steal from you? That’s the kind of question Austin Capital Bank is answering; Not by thinking like a traditional bank, but by operating more like a tech company. In her debut interview on Travillian Next, Amber Buker, Chief of Research […]

Austin Capital Bank Debuts Fort Knox High-Security Savings Account

07/28/25

AUSTIN, Texas, July 24, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Austin Capital Bank®, a leader in digital banking products serving more than 1 million users nationwide, announced the launch of the Fort Knox® High-Security Savings Account (HSSA). Built from the ground up with an uncompromising commitment to security, it creates a new industry standard for protecting consumers’ life savings in an increasingly vulnerable […]

Austin Capital Bank Debuts Fort Knox High-Security Savings Account To Fight Rampant Bank Fraud

07/25/25

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Austin Capital Bank®, a leader in digital banking products serving more than 1 million users nationwide, announced the launch of the Fort Knox® High-Security Savings Account (HSSA). Built from the ground up with an uncompromising commitment to security, it creates a new industry standard for protecting consumers’ life savings in an increasingly vulnerable digital world. The […]

New high-friction savings account designed to fight fraud

07/24/25

Austin Capital Bank launched its high-friction Fort Knox High Security Savings Account today to slow down fraud. The savings account, delivered as an app, has been in the works for five years and is designed to foil fraudsters, Chief Executive Erik Beguin told Bank Automation News. The Fort Knox High Security Savings Account (HSSA) app, […]

High Security Savings? Fort Knox Account Aims to Shield Customers From Fraud

07/24/25

This new savings account is designed to make it inconvenient for you – and fraudsters – to move your money. And it pays interest. Is it worth making the switch? Scammers are increasingly defrauding consumers by either illegally obtaining their account information or deceiving them into making rash decisions. American consumers lost $12.5 billion to […]

Austin Capital Bank Debuts Fort Knox High-Security Savings Account to Fight Rampant Bank Fraud

07/24/25

World’s first high-security savings account represents fundamental shift in how banks protect consumers AUSTIN, Texas (July 24, 2025)—Austin Capital Bank®, a leader in digital banking products serving more than 1 million users nationwide, announced the launch of the Fort Knox® High-Security Savings Account (HSSA). Built from the ground up with an uncompromising commitment to security, […]

The Financial Brand Features FreeKick and Austin Capital Bank

03/27/25

AUSTIN, TX (March 26, 2025) – FreeKick, in collaboration with Austin Capital Bank, has garnered attention in The Financial Brand for its groundbreaking approach to family fraud protection. The article, “How a New Bank Account Incentivizes Families to Fight Fraud,” highlights how this unique partnership has launched a bank account designed to empower families by rewarding them […]

CardRates.com: FreeKick Helps Parents Build Strong Credit for Their Children Without Setting Them Up as Authorized Users

08/29/23

CardRates.com covers the potential pitfalls of adding your children as authorized users of your credit cards and highlights FreeKick as a better option for establishing and building credit for your children.

Money Talks News: The Podcast – How to Protect Your Kids Credit

06/16/23

Austin Capital Bank CEO and founder and creator of FreeKick is In talked about protecting your kid's identity and building their credit in this Money Talks News: The Podcast episode.

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AUSTIN CAPITAL IN THE NEWS

‘Unhackable’ savings account promises tighter security against modern banking scams

The Bank That Thinks Like a Tech Company: How 50+ Engineers Are Redefining Security

Austin Capital Bank Debuts Fort Knox High-Security Savings Account

Austin Capital Bank Debuts Fort Knox High-Security Savings Account To Fight Rampant Bank Fraud

New high-friction savings account designed to fight fraud

High Security Savings? Fort Knox Account Aims to Shield Customers From Fraud

Austin Capital Bank Debuts Fort Knox High-Security Savings Account to Fight Rampant Bank Fraud

The Financial Brand Features FreeKick and Austin Capital Bank

CardRates.com: FreeKick Helps Parents Build Strong Credit for Their Children Without Setting Them Up as Authorized Users

Money Talks News: The Podcast – How to Protect Your Kids Credit

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