Online Banking and Bill Pay safety tips

Conducting your banking over the Internet can be a great convenience, saving you a significant amount of time, money and effort. With our Online Banking and Bill Pay service, you can view your account balances, check transaction history, transfer money and even pay bills with a few clicks of your mouse any time day or night. With the sensitivity of the information being transmitted, however, there are both security and privacy concerns that must be addressed. By taking a few simple precautions, you can greatly decrease the risks associated with Online Banking and Bill Pay and allow yourself to enjoy the benefits of this service without worry.

Guard your personal information.
Take a look at the privacy policy and disclosure notice posted on our web site. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 was designed to protect the privacy of all customers of US financial institutions. The act created measures to help protect the security and confidentiality of customers’ non-public personal information. According to the Act, we may only disclose our customers’ non-public personal information to a non-affiliated third party upon giving you notice that we are planning to do so. You, in turn, must be given the opportunity to opt out of this information sharing and be given an explanation on how to exercise this option.

Make sure your Internet connection is secure.
Only enter private information onto a secure web site that encrypts your information while it is being transmitted over the web. Encrypting information simply means scrambling the data during transmission in order to protect against unauthorized access. A secure web site can be identified by a URL that begins with “https” (where the “s” means the connection is “secure”). Our Online Banking and Bill Pay web site uses a small lock symbol to show that the connection is secure.

Make sure your computer is properly protected.
Be sure to install a virus protection program, check for daily online updates and periodically scan the files on your computer. Log off our Online Banking and Bill Pay site when you step away from your computer.

Review your bank statements every month.
Compare your bank statements to your Online Banking and Bill Pay transactions online each month to ensure all information is in agreement. If you spot a discrepancy, make sure you report it to us immediately.

Do not use guess-able passwords.
Passwords like your pet or child’s name or birthdays are poor choices. Use a combination of letters and numbers, change your password often and don’t share it with anyone. This will keep your account safe inside and outside of your home.

Set up account alerts.
Set up e-mail alerts that tell you when your accounts have reached a certain minimum or maximum balance. This will enable you to monitor your accounts without being online.

By taking a few simple precautions, you can feel safe and secure using our Online Banking and Bill Pay service. Knowing you’re protected while you do all of your banking from your computer can only make you love this time and money saving product even more!

Online Banking and Bill Pay safety tips

Conducting your banking over the Internet can be a great convenience, saving you a significant amount of time, money and effort. With our Online Banking and Bill Pay service, you can view your account balances, check transaction history, transfer money and even pay bills with a few clicks of your mouse any time day or night. With the sensitivity of the information being transmitted, however, there are both security and privacy concerns that must be addressed. By taking a few simple precautions, you can greatly decrease the risks associated with Online Banking and Bill Pay and allow yourself to enjoy the benefits of this service without worry.

Guard your personal information.
Take a look at the privacy policy and disclosure notice posted on our web site. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 was designed to protect the privacy of all customers of US financial institutions. The act created measures to help protect the security and confidentiality of customers’ non-public personal information. According to the Act, we may only disclose our customers’ non-public personal information to a non-affiliated third party upon giving you notice that we are planning to do so. You, in turn, must be given the opportunity to opt out of this information sharing and be given an explanation on how to exercise this option.

Make sure your Internet connection is secure.
Only enter private information onto a secure web site that encrypts your information while it is being transmitted over the web. Encrypting information simply means scrambling the data during transmission in order to protect against unauthorized access. A secure web site can be identified by a URL that begins with “https” (where the “s” means the connection is “secure”). Our Online Banking and Bill Pay web site uses a small lock symbol to show that the connection is secure.

Make sure your computer is properly protected.
Be sure to install a virus protection program, check for daily online updates and periodically scan the files on your computer. Log off our Online Banking and Bill Pay site when you step away from your computer.

Review your bank statements every month.
Compare your bank statements to your Online Banking and Bill Pay transactions online each month to ensure all information is in agreement. If you spot a discrepancy, make sure you report it to us immediately.

Do not use guess-able passwords.
Passwords like your pet or child’s name or birthdays are poor choices. Use a combination of letters and numbers, change your password often and don’t share it with anyone. This will keep your account safe inside and outside of your home.

Set up account alerts.
Set up e-mail alerts that tell you when your accounts have reached a certain minimum or maximum balance. This will enable you to monitor your accounts without being online.

By taking a few simple precautions, you can feel safe and secure using our Online Banking and Bill Pay service. Knowing you’re protected while you do all of your banking from your computer can only make you love this time and money saving product even more!