Friday, November 16, 2007

Online Banking Advantages & Disadvantages

Online Banking Advantages

  • In general, you will find lower fees and higher interest rates for deposits due to the reduced cost of operating online and not needing numerous physical bank branches.
  • You will have easy access to account information and transactions, due to the fact that any Internet-enabled computer can become your "bank terminal."
  • You will generally have up-to-the-minute current bank account information due the automation of most systems.
  • You can transfer funds electronically between accounts.

Potential Online Banking Disadvantages

  • You will need to mail (or have direct-deposited) any deposits to your bank account.
  • Online banks generally do not have their own ATMs, although you will be able to access ATMs provided by many other banks. Most online banks offer a rebate for ATM usage.
  • Most online banks do not have any physical locations for you to visit if you prefer to transact your business in person and face-to-face.

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