Editor's Review
The Macquarie Authenticator app 📱 is designed to provide an enhanced layer of security, ensuring your accounts and personal information remain protected. It serves as Macquarie’s most secure authentication method, offering a seamless and robust way to verify your online transactions and account modifications.
This mobile app operates by sending push notifications directly to your device, prompting you to either approve or deny online activities. Alternatively, it can generate unique, one-time rolling codes, offering a versatile authentication solution. Compared to traditional SMS verification, the Macquarie Authenticator app is faster, more user-friendly, and particularly convenient for international travelers, as it relies on your device rather than your phone number. ✈️
Even when you find yourself without cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity while traveling, the app ensures you're not locked out. It provides the option to use a rolling code, allowing you to verify transactions smoothly. 🌐
Key Features:
- Real-Time Authentication: Receive push notifications for immediate approval or denial of online transactions and account changes. ✅
- Offline Code Generation: Generate unique rolling codes (one-time passcodes) without needing a data connection. 🔑
- Task Management: Efficiently manage all your pending tasks directly within the app. 🗂️
- Secure Access: Use PIN or fingerprint authentication* to unlock and secure your approvals. 🔒
*Fingerprint support is available for devices that support fingerprint recognition.
Supported Products:
- Macquarie Transaction Account
- Macquarie Savings Account
- Macquarie Home Loan
- Macquarie Credit Card
- Macquarie Cash Management Account
- Macquarie Consolidator Cash Account
With Macquarie Authenticator, you gain peace of mind knowing your financial assets and data are fortified with top-tier security measures. 🏦 Data security is very important, and this app ensures that!
Features
Real-time push notifications for approvals
Generates rolling codes without data connection
Task management for pending actions
PIN/fingerprint unlock for secure access
Supports Macquarie Transaction Account
Supports Macquarie Savings Account
Supports Macquarie Home Loan
Supports Macquarie Credit Card
Pros
Enhanced security for online transactions
Faster and easier than SMS authentication
Seamless use when traveling overseas
Works without cellular or Wi-Fi via rolling codes
Cons
Requires a smartphone for push notifications
Dependence on device security (PIN/fingerprint)