T-Bank has released a new app called Drive Transit in the App Store — essentially, it’s a complete copy of the main banking app with a fix for the bug that caused the old app to crash and refuse to work on iPhone. Given that similar apps from Russian banks are regularly removed from Apple’s store, it’s best to download it as soon as possible.
Now even the logo resembles T-Bank
What Is the Drive Transit App for iPhone
Drive Transit is a new T-Bank app for iPhone that fully replicates the features of the familiar banking app. If you don’t want to deal with changing your Apple ID to install T-Bank on iPhone, now is the perfect time to download it from the App Store without any hassle. It also includes a number of bug fixes, although the specific list of fixes has not been disclosed.
The appearance of such “duplicates” is a standard practice for Russian banks that have been hit by sanctions. Apple periodically removes their apps from the App Store, and the banks release new ones under different names. Drive Transit is yet another iteration of this approach.
How to Download Drive Transit on iPhone
The process is as simple as it gets:
Simply download the app from the store
- Open the App Store on your iPhone
- Search for Drive Transit or follow this link
- Find the app and tap “Download”
You can also go to the direct link to Drive Transit in the App Store. The app is free and available for download right now.
An important note: don’t put off downloading it. Previous similar apps from Russian banks have been removed from the App Store within days or even hours of being published. If the app is already installed on your device, it will continue to work even after being removed from the store.
Differences Between Drive Transit and the Old T-Bank App
According to available information, there are no functional differences from the main app — Drive Transit fully replicates its features. The only stated improvement is the fixing of bugs that were present in the previous version.
In terms of features, there are no differences from the previous version
This means that transfers, payments, card and account management, investments, and other familiar features should all be in place. Essentially, it’s the same T-Bank, just under a different name in the App Store.
Should You Download Drive Transit If the T-Bank App Is Working
Yes, and here’s why. Even if the current T-Bank app is working fine for you, it’s worth installing Drive Transit as a backup. If the old app stops receiving updates or starts crashing — and widespread T-Bank crashes on iOS have already happened — you’ll have a working alternative.
You don’t have to keep two banking apps on your phone: you can simply download Drive Transit, make sure it launches and logs into your account, and then remove it from your home screen. The main thing is that it’s installed on your device.
If you’re a T-Bank customer and use an iPhone, download Drive Transit right now. It takes a minute and will save you a headache in case Apple conducts another cleanup of Russian banking apps. If you’re not a T-Bank customer, you can safely skip this news.
