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To get started with internet banking, you would need to get ready first. But it all depends on the internet service provider you are going to use. If you want to register for internet banking with your bricks and mortar bank, or ‘clicks to bricks’ as it is called, you will find the process simple. Just contact your bank and ask for registration for their online services.

You would soon receive all the required information including the instruction sheet through mail. It will explain how to log on to the internet banking website and will also give you a unique username, usually, this username will not change. The letter will also advise you on security issues with internet banking, it will explain requirements, like the fact you will need 128-bit encryption on your computer. The bank would teach you how to use the user name and type the typical URL of the bank, to avoid any fraudulent website which is out there to rob your personal information.

The bank would next inform you your unique password and instructions on how to change it. Then how to sign up and begin your net banking. For virtual banks the process is different in the sense that you have to open an internet banking account with them first. You can start by choosing the virtual bank you will use for your personal or company’s business.

You would find many considerations of the virtual bank same as any brick and mortar bank. One of the things you have to ensure is that whether they FDIC insured. Also get to know their overdraft fees.

You will also be wise to read any information they have on their rules and procedures. What are your rights and obligations? A print out of this information might be helpful in case you are going to do internet banking with a virtual bank.

Keeping some guidelines in mind, the virtual bank would let you choose a username and password. Then, you can get down to the business of starting your internet banking account. To open an account, the information needed from you is same as any other bank. The usual information which any bank requires is where you work, where you live, your name, social security and phone number. You might have to pay some deposit to the bank, before you begin. After all is done, you can carry on transactions with simply touching your mouse.