Online Banking - Are You Banking Online Yet?

By: Willard West
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:16:08
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Online banking allows you to conduct all of your financial affairs without the fuss and inconvenience of the high street. With online banking you have virtually all the functions of checking, savings and credit accounts under one roof with none of the delay. Now there's absolutely no reason to go to the bank in person anymore. With just a cell phone and an internet connection, there's little reason to leave your home for anything at all, including a trip to the bank where you'll have to queue for an unreasonable period to do what you could easily do in the comfort of your own home. With online banking you can pay all of your bills right away and save on postage.

Just about every major banking chain provides at least some basic online banking functions. Every bank today, of course, has its own website, and just by registering on their site you can access at least some of the basic functions of any accounts you have with them. If your bank doesn’t have a website, well, maybe you should think about finding one that does. Another compelling reason to use online banking is because a lot of the larger banks charge all kinds of hidden fees just for using a live teller, therefore, online banking is a great way to cut costs too.

Today, there are also a number of banks that operate solely by way of online banking. At first I was a little skeptical when my brother suggested I try one of these ‘virtual banks’. Indeed, the name of the bank I went with is called Virtual Bank. I’m sure they had their reasons for choosing the name, however, it really doesn’t inspire a great deal of confidence. I thought, "Am I going to deposit some real money only to get a virtual return?" I don’t think my landlord would understand if I sent him some virtual dollars to pay my rent, and I’m certain my stomach wouldn’t be fooled by a digital cheeseburger.

Well, as it turns out these banks have certainly capitalized on the online banking concept, and so represent a pretty good deal. Since they have eliminated the overhead costs of tellers and UHM banks, they are able to offer some of the highest interest rates available on your deposits. So long as you look into them beforehand and make sure they are FDIC insured, these online banks are a good alternative for savings accounts.

Nowadays I do all my banking online, and only find myself going to the bank in person whenever I need to exchange any currency. It’s pretty clear to me that online banking can only increase in popularity.

Online Banking - Are You Banking Online Yet? Online banking allows you to conduct all of your financial affairs without the fuss and inconvenience of the high street. With online banking you have virtually all the functions of checking, savings and credit accounts under one roof with none of the delay. So are they worth it? In a word, yes! Read on to discover more.

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