Do’s and Don’ts of Mobile Banking

Follow these to secure yourself of any fraud while using mobile banking service

Create Strong Password
- Your bank app would help you know if your password is strong
- Use a combination of UPPERCASE and lowercase letters, number(s) and special characters
- Do not share your passwords with ANYONE
- Use different passwords for different accounts and write them down someplace safe in case you forget
Allow Bank SMS on your mobile
- Your bank always sends an SMS after every transaction
- Keep SMS notifications on to get alerts
Contact the Customer Care of Bank in case of theft
- There’s a toll-free number present in every banking app. Use it to call your bank immediately

Here are some tips to keep your mobile banking experience secure. Please never ever do them –

Don’t use free Wi-fi networks
- These are generally available on railway stations, malls etc
- Avoid using mobile hotspots while using mobile banking, even if it’s from someone you know
Don’t say No to Bank SMS
- Your bank always sends an SMS after every transaction
- Keep SMS notifications on to get alerts

In the next section, we'll learn how to use mobile banking for NFT, RTGS And IMPS payments