Mobile Banking

What is Mobile Banking

Mobile banking is the process of carrying out financial transactions using your cell phone device. You essentially use a mobile banking app to access and manage your funds. Most banks in the country offer dedicated apps that are available on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store to help you with your banking needs.

Importance of Mobile Banking

Mobile banking, or m-banking as it is alternatively called, is one of the most popular modern banking methods. With facilities such as mobile banking and internet banking, you need not visit the home branch every time to avail any banking services. Instead, you can just carry out the activities anytime and from anywhere. All you need is a strong net connection and a decent mobile handset.

Facilities such as online banking and mobile banking have significantly eliminated the need for physically visiting banks. Consequently, this has reduced the time taken for payments, fund transfers, investments, setting up requests for cheque books, applying for loans, and several other banking facilities. Also, with simple services such as one-time password (OTP), mobile banking has significantly eliminated the tiresome process of physical verifications to apply for a credit card. You can even enable ‘personal mobile banking services’ to make instant money transfers to both domestic as well as international accounts.

Services Available via Mobile Banking

Once you have completed your online mobile banking registration, you can enjoy the following banking services on your phone:

1. Transactions

Availing mobile banking services can help you keep a detailed track of your transaction requests, amount paid, or funds transferred. Some of the transactional services available with mobile banking are:

• Make bank to bank transfers

• Make payments to third parties

• Transfer funds to self

• Set periodic payment instructions

• Avail NEFT/IMPS/RTGS/UPI/MMID facilities

2. Account Summary

Post mobile banking login, you can view a detailed account summary in the m-banking app. These include:

• Checking available account balance

• Viewing transaction history

• Downloading e-statements, e-passbooks

• Viewing loan statements, card statements

3. Investments

You can use mobile banking for making instant investments such as:

• Opening fixed deposit/recurring deposits

• Investing in mutual funds

• Availing portfolio management services

4. Other Banking Services

You can avail certain other services with online mobile banking account, such as:

• ATM/Branch locators

• Grievance redressal

• Contacting customer care

• Tracking loan/debit/credit card applications

• Cancelling cheques

• Others

How to Register for Mobile Banking

The general steps to register for mobile banking are:

• Step 1: Download the mobile banking app of your banking partner on your mobile.

• Step 2: Activate your mobile banking account, either by registering a separate user ID and password or using your credit card PIN.

• Step 3: Once activated, log in using your credentials and proceed with mobile banking activities.

• Step 4: Depending on the bank’s security policies, additional security steps, such as OTP for verification, etc., might be required to proceed with mobile banking transactions.

Challenges Associated With Mobile Banking

Mobile banking is an easy and convenient way to manage your finances. However, there may be some challenges associated with mobile banking. These include:

• Accessibility depends on the type of handset in use

• Security issues such as scams and frauds

• Scalability and dependency

• Ability to personalise

• Distribution of the app

Mobile Banking Tips

Below mentioned are some useful mobile banking tips that can enhance a user’s mobile banking experience:

• Update your mobile banking password at regular intervals

• Make sure your mobile banking password is not shared with anyone else

• Set a mobile alert that sends out notifications each time you make any transactions

• Set up anti-virus/anti-malware software on your mobile to protect information stored in the app

• Avoid downloading/clicking any mobile banking-related link that is sent from unofficial sources

• In case your mobile handset is lost or stolen, report the incident to the bank immediately and get your mobile banking application disabled

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