Merging Internet banking with traditional banking

Merging Internet banking with traditional banking

11 June 2008

Internet banking can often provide convenience for paying bills online and moving funds around, not to mention high interest rates, but this often comes at the cost of everyday accessibility. Not all Internet banking products give bank card access, although they will often allow you to connect them to an existing bank account. There are a few different ways you can address this, each with their advantages and disadvantages.

You could open an everyday bank account in addition to your Internet banking transaction and savings accounts, but you will need to have a different focus. While Internet banking products may focus on providing the best rate, an everyday banking product should give you accessibility at minimal cost. Free transactions each month and a low account keeping fee is a good idea in an everyday bank account, along with choosing a bank that allows you to access your funds freely. Any excess money you have can be transferred into an Internet banking account, allowing you to gain as much interest on savings as possible.

You may also wish to consider a credit card if you do not wish to open another bank account, but this will likely mean your interest returns will suffer. If you use a rewards program credit card you may be able to gain some advantage by making purchases with your card and repaying them in the interest free period, but more benefit would probably be gained by combining credit card use with multiple bank accounts.

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