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Save
money by using online banking.
THE
BENEFITS OF BANKING ONLINE
How many
drawers did you have to look through to find a
bank statement the last time you needed one?
Chances are you did not lay your hands on it as
readily as you would have liked.
If that
is a familiar scenario in your home, help has
arrived in the form of online banking. Even if
you are among the most organized, online banking
offers convenience you can’t beat.
ONLINE
BANKING
Consider online banking with your credit
union for instant organization and access to all of your account
information. With online banking, information about deposits, payments,
statements, and all transactions is immediately available with only a few
key strokes 24 hours every day.
Bill Paying
Use online banking to pay your bills, transfer money between accounts and
monitor your spending. When you pay your bills online you will need to take
15-30 minutes to set up your vendors (lists of payees, addresses, account
numbers, etc.). After that, it takes mere seconds to set up a bill
payment. You can opt for automatic payments on a date of your choosing or you
can point and click each month.
Bills paid via online banking arrive at their destination in as few as two days.
You don’t need stamps, envelopes or even a pen. Best of all, online banking
compiles and allows you to access your payment history for every vendor on your
payee list.
Saving Money by Banking Online
Not only will you save yourself the worry of searching for perpetually lost
cancelled checks and bank statements you will also save a little money. Most
credit unions offer online banking services and e-statements, etc. to their
members at no cost with direct deposit or a qualifying account (usually as a
benefit of a home equity loan or money market account).
Budgeting and Tracking Spending Advantages
Online banking is infinitely more convenient than waiting for your paper
statement each month or even telephone banking. Your transactions are recorded
in real time and you can see them as they occur. When you avail yourself of
online banking services you are better able to track and monitor your spending.
You may even find that it is easier to follow a budget and to avoid overdraft
charges with online banking because you have a visual of your spending.
Is Security an Issue?
Worried about security? Don’t be, a great deal of technological thought and
energy is being brought to the task of maintaining Internet safety. Your banking
information is encrypted and there is no chance that third parties can peek in.
There is ample evidence that consumers have become more comfortable with online
financial transactions. For instance, check printing has seen a decline and
online shopping has seen a substantial increase. Financial institutions support
our increasing embrace of online banking because it streamlines transactions and
costs a great deal less than paper based transactions. Credit Unions pass these
savings on to their members.
Visit your local bank or credit union online to take a free online banking tour
and demo. You will be surprised to learn how pleasant paying your bills and
managing your finances becomes with the convenience and accessibility of online
banking. The money you will save is an added bonus.
Save
money by using online banking.
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