Internet Banking

using the internet for banking

Some Banks will let you use the internet to do your banking.
internet and high street banking
Some of the Banks will let you use the internet to do your banking AND you can also go into the Bank in the high street.
internet only

Other Banks are ONLY on the internet.
If you want to use internet Banking you will need to know your Account Number and Sort Code.

your internet passwordYou will also need to remember some special secret details which the Bank will give you, such as a Personal Identification Number or Internet PIN and a password.
You can change your password to one you can remember more easily, like a shape or something that is special to you.

And as well as these you may need to remember some other personal security details. If you are not good at remembering words or numbers then internet banking may not be good for you.


Be careful!


keep things secretYou must ALWAYS keep your Internet PIN and password secret.

You must NEVER tell anyone your PIN or password – not even your friends or the Bank workers.

You must also keep your Account Number, password and security details secret and safe from all other people, except the Bank workers.


internet banking at any time of day or night
With Internet Banking you can see how much money you have in your Bank Account at any time of the day or night.
manage account from home

Internet Banking means that you can manage your Bank Account from home.


ACCOUNT NUMBER
This is the number that only you have.
SORT CODE
This is the number that is for your Bank.
PASSWORD
This is a word that you give the Bank and only you know what it is.
SECURITY DETAILS
These are things that the Bank will have on their files to make sure you are who you say you are and they are things like your date of birthor your mother’s maiden name. You are most likely to be asked for these things if you Bank by telephone or on the internet.