More and more people are making friends with online banking to carry out their daily banking transactions. Online banking is more economical for the bank as it eliminates the need for paper and postage, so they are encouraging customers to switch to online banking.

However, many customers still feel insecure and have strong reservations about managing their finances by computer.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of online banking?

 

Convenience

You can make transfers, check your account balance and pay bills from home at any time of day or night.

 

Efficiency

Online banking is often faster. If you don't manage your finances online, you either have to go to the bank in person, send letters or use telephone banking. This takes time, especially because you are dependent on branch opening hours and the working hours of post office and bank staff.

 

Forward planning

Transactions can easily be programmed for specific execution dates. This allows you to make your payments all at once and enter them at the appropriate time.

 

Learning curve

Everyone shies away from learning new things they don't understand, especially when it comes to money. Switching to online banking requires effort, time and mental engagement with the process.

 

Paper saving

Online banking does not use paper and is therefore environmentally friendly, but many people feel more secure when they have receipts in black and white.

 

Security

The biggest concern with online banking is access to the account by computer hackers. PIN and TAN numbers largely prevent this misuse, but you also have to be careful that friends and flatmates cannot access this information.