Online access allows you to obtain a complete financial picture from the comfort of your home. By accessing your ScotiaMcLeod accounts from home you are able to obtain all of your account information immediately. This convenience is becoming more important as investors are able to react sooner to financial news as it is released.
Our clients have benefited considerably by setting up online access. We encourage new clients to set up online access and to consider the benefits of online banking. Through online access, our clients are able to view the status of their bank accounts and investments at any time. An activation card and instructions will enable you to obtain online access. We will provide you assistance in customizing your online access.
One of the steps in setting up online access is to establish a password. As with any password, it is important to keep this secure. Individuals should avoid public internet cafes where the security of your information may be compromised. Never give out your passwords! Your personal information should never be released unless you are certain of the legitimacy of the request. If in doubt, please phone us prior to giving out any information. Identity theft is on the rise and we caution individuals to take the appropriate steps to safeguard their information.
Online access provides people the freedom to conduct many of their financial affairs from their home or other convenient locations. Banking services may include obtaining a summary of your balances at any point in time. You may view your deposits and withdrawals and look at your Visa transactions. You may also pay most of your household bills, including your Visa, either immediately or post-date them. Mortgages and lines of credit may also appear provided they are at the same financial institution. Online access also enables individuals to view their full service ScotiaMcLeod account. Individuals are able to access Scotia Capital research online regarding their investments.
One of the benefits of online access is the ability to convert your accounts to paperless. Individuals with online access are notified by email once they are able to view their monthly investment statements. You may save all of your monthly statements electronically and reduce the amount of paper coming to your mailbox.
Organize your computer files the same way you would your paper files. Ensure you are backing up your important personal and financial information. External hard drives are becoming inexpensive and they are small. Periodically you can back up your information and store the hard drive in your safety deposit box.
