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Description: What are you experiences of online banking compared to the more tradition high street approach.

Newest Review: ... of view, branch banking wins hands down. You cannot talk to a human being face to face with online banking - although doubtless the video link will come! Branches offer this service, and if you feel your stuck with an inexperienced staff member, ask to see someone else! It works!! Speed Of Use: I personally use the Halifax service - it is quick, real-time and links in with all there ... more

 ... other online offerings (eg credit cards, sharedealing etc). The ability to transfer from my current account in to my savings account and see it appear there IMMEDIATELY is one I cherish. Paying £2 to park outside the local branch and then queuing up t...more

High Street or Online?: Get The Best Of Both Worlds! (475 words)
by - written on 25/08/02
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There are joys in online banking and clear benefits of branch based banking. For the purpose of this opinion, I will refer soley to Current Account products. Security: This one is as broad as its long. At the end of the day, your debit card can be used fraudulently, whether you bank online or not. The bottom line is, as long as you have not been negligent, you will be refunded in full. The same applies to having your account hacked. It could happen, it would be a pain, but you will not ultimately be out of pocket. Ease Of Use: You cannot pay in cash to your account via your floppy disk drive! From this point of view, branch banking wins ...

The Question Man Has Pondered On Since The Beginning Of Time (515 words)
by - written on 07/07/02
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This opinion shall provide relevant comparisons between the benefits and downfalls of both banking methods. I hope that it shall aid you in your decision to choose which banking method you shall undertake. Security of your account and your funds is without a doubt the most important thing to consider when choosing whether to use online banking as a pose to real-time. Of course, seeing your cash actually being placed inside your account and inside the actual bank building is very reassuring as you know for a fact that the money is there but with Online banking you are never sure until you finally see the increase in balance on your computer screen. The other ...

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Crowned Review High Street or Online?: Online or High Street? (1329 words)
by mdp97jes - written on 23/12/01 (Very useful, 129 readings)
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Online Banking It's now possible to do your banking in lots of different ways including by post, by telephone, and online. In addition, many traditional banking tasks can be automated, for example by setting up direct debits. This article is meant to give you an introduction to banking on the internet and how it may be able to save you time and energy. It also aims to dispel some of the fiction about hackers that some sections of the media like to report with glee at regular intervals. However, it is not meant to give you information about specific bank accounts, recommend a particular bank, or tell you where the best deals are. For this ...

 
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