Frequently Asked Internet Banking Questions

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Q: What is Internet Banking?
A: Internet Banking is a tool that allows you to use a personal computer with an Internet connection to conduct your banking online.

Q: What can I do with Internet Banking?
A: You can view account balances and transaction history, transfer money, and download transactions to a personal financial manager and much more. Check out the Internet Banking Demo to see all the features of Internet Banking and how you can personalize your online banking experience.

Q: Is any of my personal information stored in the Internet Banking product?
A: Yes, the Internet Banking product stores your User ID, password and user preferences.

Q: What accounts will I be able to access through Internet Banking?
A: You can access your checking, savings, investment and loan accounts from the Internet banking service. Our Internet Banking Product is intended to give you as much access, security, and versatility as possible.

Q: How much account information can I view at once?
A: The system will automatically show the current month's transactions and information. However, by selecting User Preferences, you can choose to view the current month and the previous month. Or, you can choose to view your account from the current date to same date of the previous month.

Q: Can I view my account details in more than one way?
A: Yes, you can view your accounts by date, check number, payee, amount or balance in ascending or descending order.

Q: What formats can I download my transaction history in?
A: Internet Banking supports downloads to Quicken™, Microsoft Money™ or as a comma-delimited text file.

Q: Can I schedule future transfers?
A: Not at this time. But in the future, you will be able to schedule open, future and recurring transfers.

Q: When can I use Internet Banking services?
A: With Internet Banking, you have access to your account information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Q: Is there a demo available for me to try?
A: Yes, we have an Online Banking Demo that is part of the Home Banking package.

Q: How long can I be inactive before being logged out of the Internet Banking product?
A: The inactivity time out default is set for 5 minutes. However, you can define the timeout period in the User Options area for 5, 10, 20, 45 or 60 minutes.

Q: What is required to use the Internet Banking service?
A: All you need to use Internet Banking is a secure browser that supports 128 bit encryption, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer®, Netscape Navigator® or America Online®. You can use any computer that has Internet access.

Q: How do I access Internet Banking?
A: You will need a password to access Internet Banking for the first time. You can call us at 314.962.6363 (or 1.800.719.6363) during normal business hours (Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-12 p.m.) to set up your password.

Q: Can I create my own password that is easy for me to remember?
A: Yes, after you use your assigned password to log-in for the first time, you will be required to change your password. You also can go to User Options at any time and change your password.

Q: What happens if I forget or lose my password?
A: Just call us at 314.962.6363 (or 1.800.719.6363) during normal business hours (Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-12 p.m.) and we will take you through the steps needed to get back into the system immediately!

Q: Do I have to give my E-mail address to be set up for home banking?
A: Yes. We use E-mail to contact you with important information about your home banking account.

Q: How do I update my E-mail address in home banking?
A: In home banking, select User Options, then Email Address. (You may also be prompted to update or change your E-mail address in a similar screen upon login.) Your E-mail address will appear in the first field. If this is the address you wish to use, simply reenter it in the second field. If you wish to use a new E-mail address, enter it in the first field and confirm it in the second field. Click "Submit." Note that the fields are case sensitive; both fields must match exactly before submitting. (If you receive a message to that we have experienced problems with your previous address, you must change it before proceeding.)