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10 Reasons to Consider Using Online Banking to Help Manage Your Finances

From checking balances to transferring money and paying bills, there are many ways you can maintain your finances using online tools.

Online Banking

The Internet is definitely changing the way we live. It has quickly become the choice method of communication for many. It has also become a major factor in the financial lives of millions. Using the Internet to interact with your bank can help simplify your financial affairs. Here are ten reasons to consider using online banking:

  1. You can pay your bills online.  North Shore Bank offers convenient bill paying services. With these services, paying your bills just takes a mouse click. Take a tour of bill pay’s benefits.
  2. You can apply for many types of loans online.  Applying for a loan online is often easier than filling out paper forms.  You may even get approved faster.  However, some types of loans may still require the paperwork.
  3. You can review your account activity and know your up-to-date balances.  It is easy to see which checks have cleared and monitor your balances.
  4. You can transfer funds between your accounts easily.  Knowing how much money you have in each account can enable you to move money to other accounts to earn higher rates on certain funds.
  5. It can be cheaper.  Online bill paying eliminates the costs of stamps and ordering checks.  Avoiding trips to the bank saves gasoline and parking fees.
  6. You can save time.  You can bank whenever and wherever you want.  All you need is a PC with Internet access or your smartphone using our free mobile app.
  7. You can get up-to-date rates.  Checking out the current rates on CDs, savings accounts and loans is fast and easy using our free mobile app or visiting our website.
  8. It is safe.  Our online banking activities use highly sophisticated encryption devices to ensure safety and privacy.  Your access code (or PIN number) should be guarded carefully.
  9. You can receive valuable information.  You can set up free eAlerts to keep you fully informed about your balances and stay up-to-date on current interest rates.
  10. You can learn how to make better-informed financial decisions.  Visit northshorebank.com where we have sections of our website dedicated to providing useful financial education.

 You owe it to yourself to consider the benefits of having an online relationship with North Shore Bank.  View our Online Banking Demo to learn more about our Online Banking tools and sign up.

FAQs

To start using Zelle® at North Shore Bank, you must be enrolled in Online Bill Pay. If you are not already enrolled in Online Bill Pay, you can enroll by logging in to the Mobile App or Online Banking (web-based). Locate the Online Bill Pay tab and follow the instructions to complete the Online Bill Pay enrollment steps. 

Already enrolled in Online Bill Pay? Follow these steps to start using Zelle®:
  1. Log in to the Mobile AppFootnote 1 or Online Banking (web-based)
  2. Select "Send Money with Zelle®"
  3. Accept Terms and Conditions
  4. Select your U.S. mobile number or email address and deposit account

1 Mobile network carrier fees may apply.
Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

Bill Discovery will automatically connect you with your eligible bills by searching the biller database and if you consent, your credit bureau data. Once the bills are located, you can add them to your list of bills in one click. Bill Discovery greatly reduces the time it takes to set up Bill Pay and reduces the chance of manual input errors.

Bill Discovery will continually search for new bills and alert you if new bills have been found.

Bill Discovery is available in both Online Banking and the Mobile App.

The following are screenshots of how you can set up and use this feature.

You first must consent to have your bills be found through the biller database and your credit bureau data. If you wish to have your credit data used, it is a soft inquiry and your credit score will not be impacted.

 

Once you provide consent and click Find My Bills, you will be presented with a page of potential payees.

 

If biller(s) require additional verification upon selecting the biller, you will be provided with the additional verification fields.  If the biller does not require any verification then you can add those directly by clicking the Add button.

 

If you are not yet using Bill Discovery, you may see the following banner ad to begin using the feature.

 

After initial entry into Bill Discovery, new billers found among billers from the biller network or in your credit report will appear in the top, right area of your window.  When clicking “Get My Bills”, you will be walked through the process of adding your bills in the same manner as the initial setup.

 

Yes, you can easily schedule an appointment at any of our offices or with one of our Mortgage Loan Officers through our online scheduling tool.

My Card Manager shows the most recent 50 debit card transactions posted within the last 30 days. Additional history can be viewed within the Accounts menu.

Sometimes a merchant will pre-authorize the card for an amount that may be more than the spend limit you allow on the card. In this case, your card will be denied.