Northern Trust Expands Apple Pay Options

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced that Northern Trust debit cards now support Apple Pay, in addition to Northern Trust-branded credit cards that already support Apple Pay.

“As Northern Trust continues to expand its digital offerings for clients, we are pleased to adopt Apple Pay for debit cards, enabling clients to make secure purchases online or in stores using Apple devices,” said Northern Trust Wealth Management President Steven L. Fradkin.

Northern Trust's technological advancements include Private Passport®, a digital platform that gives clients personalized service and greater flexibility to manage their finances. Clients have embraced Northern Trust's mobile initiatives. More deposits are made through Northern Trust's Private Passport® Mobile each day than in any single Northern Trust office location. Through Private Passport®, clients can also access their banking, investment, mutual fund, trust and brokerage accounts anytime, anywhere. Private Passport® Mobile is available for iPhone, iPad and Android.

In addition to Private Passport® Mobile, anyone interested in benefiting from the wealth management expertise of Northern Trust can download the Wealth Path app. The app, available on the iPad, delivers free insight and advice from Northern Trust experts customized to your wealth management goals and objectives.

Northern Trust was twice named "Best Private Bank for Innovation" by the Professional Wealth Management and The Banker magazines, both published by the Financial Times Group. Northern Trust has been named "Best Private Bank in the U.S." by the FT Group for six consecutive years.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of asset servicing, fund administration, asset management, fiduciary, and banking solutions for corporations, institutions, families, and individuals worldwide. Chicago-based Northern Trust has offices in 19 states, Washington, D.C., and 20 international locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of December 31, 2014, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$6 trillion, and assets under investment management of US$934.1 billion. For 125 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining exceptional service and expertise with innovative products and technology. For more information, visit www.northerntrust.com and follow us on Twitter @NorthernTrust.

About Northern Trust Wealth Management

Northern Trust Wealth Management specializes in goals-driven financial advice backed by innovative technology and a strong fiduciary heritage. Northern Trust Wealth Management is ranked among the top 10 U.S. wealth managers with $224.5 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2014, and a wide network of wealth management offices across the United States and abroad. The Financial Times Group has named Northern Trust Best Private Bank in the USA for six consecutive years. In 2014 Northern Trust was also named Best Private Bank for Socially Responsible Investing.