Key tips that will keep your online banking secure

Must follow tips which will make your digital banking transactions secure.

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: Digital banking transactions are safe or unsafe as far as the consumer or the account holder makes them to be. 

The comforts of convenience offered by online transactions can not be ignored. So, all you have to do is to follow these simple tips to keeps the risks attached with digital technology at bay:

1) To access your bank's online banking site always type in the correct URL. Eg. type http://www.xyzbank.com/ into your browser window. 

2) Never click a link that offers to take you to your bank's website.

3) Always remember your Internet or Mobile Banking password and change it at least once a month.

4) Every time you complete your online banking session, log off from the banking site. Do not just close your browser.

5) Ensure that no one sees you entering your PIN at an ATM

6) Never share your Password or PIN or OTP, or CVV on phone, e-mail, SMS with anyone, even if the person claims to be a Bank employee

7) Avoid accessing your Internet Banking account at Cyber cafes or in public Wi-Fi zones