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ATM safety
When choosing a bank, also consider how
convenient it is to find its ATMs. Use these
tips to be safe at all times:
• Your PIN is private; keep it that way. Don’t
make the mistake of writing it down and
keeping it next to your card
• Only insert your card into the ATM when
prompted to do so
• Don’t accept help from anyone at the
ATM
• Don’t leave the ATM if your card is still
in the machine, even if it appears to be
stuck. Call your bank’s toll-free stop card
line immediately to stop your card
• Avoid ATMs at busy places where there
are many people and distractions.
Online banking
Technology has made it convenient to
bank online, but you do need to take some
precautions:
1. Keep your log-in details private
2. Don’t use online banking on a public
network, for example, free Wi-Fi
at a coffee shop or mall. It can be
hacked easily
3. Sign up for alerts so you always know
if someone is trying to log into your
account.
Banks are competing to get
your business. Check out
what other products other
banks have to offer so you
can always choose what’s
best for you.
Ask your bank to send
you SMS notifications for
any activity that happens
on your account. This will
help you keep track of your
money at all times.