How Online Banks are Set Up
Even though you may not have any plans to set up an online banking operation
of your own, you may find it interesting to know how it is done.
First you'll want to get a group of at least 5 people to organize the online
banking company. These people will become the board of directors and 1 of
them will need to be the bank CEO. This group of people will work together to
develop working procedures of the online bank.
First Steps
The first order of business for the group will be to decide on a name for their
online bank. This can take a lot of time because it needs to be something
catchy, easy to remember and has a nice ring to it.
They must also insure it
doesn't infringe on any trademarks or be too similar to other banks. If the
name is too similar to another bank, they won't be able to get a trademark for
it.
Once they've decided on a name they can file for a trademark at the US Patent
and Trademark Office. There they will fill out just one form and pay a fee.
Then they will have to wait for approval. If all goes well their chosen name
will be trademarked without any delays.
Website and hosting
Next they will need to acquire hosting and have a website professionally built
for them. The web designer they choose will need to be able to setup the
highest level of security as well as an attractive site. The site must also be
easy to navigate. They also must insure that no copyrighted material has been
used on the site.
Forming a Charter
Now the bank is ready to form a charter. They will apply for this charter using
the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC). This can be a lengthy process
and will involve a ton of paperwork and information.
Another method of getting a charter is to take over stock of an existing bank
and apply for a change of charter with the OCC. The OCC will give them advise
on the best way to submit their application for this charter.
The OCC will then evaluate all the information that has been provided to them
about their financial situation and proposed banking policies. If the OCC
approves their charter application they will then be ready to open for business.
Why People Like Online Banking
Banking online is becoming increasingly popular every day. Have you given it a
try yet? If not maybe you're not sure what all the fuss is about, so let's take a
look at the advantages of online banking.
Easy to open a new online bank account
You can do it from the comfort or your own home. All you have to do is answer
a few questions and you'll soon be banking online. For security purposes you'll
be assigned a username and password, and some may have a few other safety
measures in place. To wrap things up you'll need to print off a form that you
will need to sign and mail or fax it in.
Saves money
Fees are lower than a traditional brick and mortar bank. Since online banks
don't have as much over head as the traditional banks do, they can keep their
fees lower. Many traditional banks also offer online banking where you can pay
bills, transfer funds and check your account 24/7.
Easy Comparison
It's easy to compare deals with online banks so you can see which one offers
you the best deal. You can check the different online banks and find interest
rates and policies about checking and savings accounts. You can also see what
credit cards they offer, and at what the rates are. You can compare loan
terms. You can also check with the FDIC to verify the banks' credibility.
Monitor account
Online banking customers can monitor their account balances daily if they want
to. You can check your balance anytime day or night. You can lookup a
particular check to see if it's cleared or see if deposits have been credited.
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