How Your Online Bank Protects You

YOUR MONEY How Your Online Bank Protects You (NAPSA)—Those who bank online for convenience can also bank on safety. Banking online actually increases the safety and security of your financial information because you can check your accounts frequently. Your online banking transactions also offer the same accuracy andreliability as doing business over the phone or through an ATM. You can get real-time balances and immediatetransfers. Your online banking system is like having an ATM at home. To begin, you must apply for online banking access to your financial information. To conduct business, such as reviewing your accounts or paying bills with your bank online, you must first enter a secure area on your bank’s Website. The Internet browser on your home computer must be able to support the level of encryption required by your financial institution’s secure online banking system. Once online with your bank, your transactions and personal information are secured by encryption software that converts the information into code readable only by you and your bank. To learn more, visit Americas CommunityBankers.com.