Do you trust internet banking?
By chiyochan
@chiyosan (30184)
Philippines
October 7, 2010 8:15am CST
My bf does not like internet banking - not at all and for him its just not the right way to bank and it is too risky.. well he'd prefer to pay bills in the bank and be with people on long lines, and long wait times than to pay them with an online account. I perfectly understand him but for me, it was okay to have your account ready online, as you can view them anytime you want...
How about you? do you trust internet banking as much as you would or have given your trust in your local bank branch?
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36 responses
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
7 Oct 10
I do, I know that most serious banks have really good systems for this so there is no reason to be worried if you pick a respectable bank.
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@kris182_2000 (5453)
• Canada
7 Oct 10
I've been doing online banking for years, and have never had any problems with it.
It's more secure than most online activities, and I find it more convenient than going to the bank which isn't that close to me anymore.
I wouldn't have it any other way, online banking is the best thing that's ever happened to me since I got online many years ago, it's saved my butt several times.
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@harry89 (2330)
• India
7 Oct 10
Well, right now i am not using internet banking but i am interested in using one. I have one bank account here the most widely used one. I am planning to apply for internet banking as it will help me do online banking and also many other things like paying bills etc. I hope i don't encounter any problem with internet banking in future.
@fey008 (295)
• Indonesia
7 Oct 10
yes... i use internet banking for my business.
Sometimes, i don't have much time going to the bank for transfer manually.
Yeah,... i'm going to bank if i want to saving money to my bank account.
I think, bank have good online security to protect their costumers.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
10 Oct 10
chiyosan hi I have banked on line for years and have never had the
slightest problem as its safe guarded with the key emblem in the
corner, it is secure. I love my online account as I always know
just what is going on and can keep track of all my expenses
so easily too.I am crippled and standing in long lines is at times
painful for me even though b of a does have customer helpers who make me sit down in a chair and be waited on. I only bank in the real bank to deposit and take out money all other transactions are done on line always. its really very safe.
@kmaram (2533)
• Philippines
8 Oct 10
Hi there, i tried internet banking for almost a year now. I am glad that i don't encounter any problem at all. Internet banking is wonderful in the sense that you will not fall in line whenever you need money or pay for something. But still its our responsibility to select which one is trustful. Do internet banking only if you know that its a trusted site and it will not cause any problem.
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
9 Oct 10
Yup! My friend, i trust internet banking. Because I do believed that bank security is safe...
@millertime (1394)
• United States
9 Oct 10
I've been banking, paying bills and shopping online for years and love it. I just make sure I take the proper precautions like making sure the site connection is secure each time I log in. I've never had any problems. By doing most everything online and having direct deposit from my work, I seldom have to go to the bank and wait in line. I hate having to wait in line for anything so anytime I can avoid it is a big plus for me.
@whitestich02 (1056)
• Philippines
29 Oct 10
yes online banking and online is 100% trusted and true.
i received a money on my paypal to my bank. and it really works.
im so happy with that.
@pratikm23 (139)
• India
11 Oct 10
I trust my banks internet nabking services. The only measures i take is use a good browser to detect phishing sites, a good antivirus service in my computer and to sign off completely after my transaction.
@wollivierre (687)
• United States
27 Oct 10
i trust internet banking on my computer, it is safe just don't log in from emails or anything its like anything else make sure your logging into the right place and its fine.
@Jessica23 (63)
• India
28 Jul 11
I am also using internet banking from a long time but i didn't find any problem in using it. Ya some times its a risky job, and you need to you it safely.
http://www.internetbanking.in/
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Oct 10
Yes, I do trust internet banking, I've been doing that for many years and so far so good. It has made banking easier for me. I can do bank transactions wherever I am. It is just important that you keep your password private to avoid any problem.
@scififan43 (2434)
• United States
8 Oct 10
I do use internet banking myself. if fact I have two checking accounts and I have an online account for both of them. I just recenly relocated to a new city and decied to establish a account with a local bank. I singed up for internet banking right from the start. I do not even have paper checks with this account. all transactions are done either on-liine or by debit card. I singed up for internet banking with my old checing account as a easy way of monitering what goes on back home. I still matian my account at home for varouis reasons. I do trust the internt becae I have been paying bills on line for a long while without an internt back account. I have never encountered any problem with it. I do underasnd why your bf prefers to do that the old fassion way. I use to do that for a long time even when I could go on the internet, I like going in the lobby of the bank and interacting with the tellers and doing things in person and getting the money or checks I needed at the time.
@cerebellum (3863)
• United States
8 Oct 10
I don't bank online. It really isn't because I don't trust it. I don't but so many people do it, I'm sure it is safer than it used to be. I pay all my bills over the phone and I find that is more convenient than even online banking. I can pay a bill even if the system is down. A few years ago I was hospitalized and I could pay my bills. All I needed was access to a phone. If I paid them online, I wouldn't have been able to do that.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
8 Oct 10
Good day to you Chiyosan,
Now a days, almost all transactions are being done thru the internet. Transactions that we encounter in our everyday living. And that includes, the so-called internet banking. Wherein, now a days, banks really do the best marketing in doing internet marketing business since they aim to compete and get the most attention globally.
However, though the banking trend now a days is thru the internet, I am still doing the payment of my bank bills over the counter on the bank's office, queing on the long lines and waiting for my turn number to be called. And this does not mean that trust is not present, hence, its just, I am still used to the same old way.
Have a nice day and may your internet banking grow far.