Native Android (Java)

Banking Customer Android App

Secure native Android banking optimised for older devices

Login speed improved by 61%

App crashes reduced by 94%

Overview

Banking applications carry the highest bar for security, performance, and reliability of any consumer software category. Users will not tolerate crashes, slow logins, or any uncertainty about whether their transaction succeeded. We built a native Android banking application using Java to maximise device compatibility, with biometric authentication, certificate pinning, and root detection as baseline security requirements.

The Challenge

Customers needed a secure, responsive Android banking application that performed reliably on older and entry-level devices, with strict security requirements.

The Solution

Developed a native Android banking app with biometric authentication, certificate pinning, account management, fund transfers, bill payments, and push notifications — optimised for broad device compatibility.

How We Approached It

1

Security Architecture

Implemented certificate pinning, root detection, screenshot blocking, and biometric authentication before any feature development began.

2

Compatibility Testing

Tested across 40+ Android device models and API levels 23-34 to ensure consistent performance on entry-level hardware.

3

Transaction Engine

Built a transaction flow with optimistic UI updates, robust error handling, and idempotent API calls to prevent duplicate transactions.

4

Security Audit

Conducted a penetration test and OWASP Mobile Security checklist review before submitting to the Play Store.

Key Features Built

Biometric Authentication
Account Management
Fund Transfers
Bill Payments
Transaction History
Push Notifications
Security Controls
Statement Download

Results & Impact

Login speed improved by 61%

App crashes reduced by 94%

Technologies

JavaAndroid SDKBiometric APIREST APIFirebase

Service Area

Native Android (Java)

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