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Explorer

Aug 18, 2013

Paying bills online while traveling

I am not comfortable using wi-fi at McDonald's or Starbucks while traveling (to access my checking account to pay bills). I have just recently gotten an Iphone 5, my first smart phone.

What options do I have that are safe? Can I access banking info SAFELY while on 3G?

I am not sure what other questions I should be asking here. Can someone explain in fairly easy to understand answers, how bills are paid?

For what it is worth, my Iphone 5 is through Straight Talk at Walmart, on the Verizon towers, with unlimited everything.

Thanks!

33 Replies

All58Parks
Explorer
Aug 18, 2013
Yes, you are adequately safe using your 3G cell coverage. It's equally as safe as your home internet connection.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Aug 18, 2013
When you go to on-line banking it is a secure site (hptts) regardless of how you access it......wifi, dial up etc.

On-line banking is set up thru your ban and tied to your account(s)
You can set up 'auto' pay, minimum pay, recurring pay, alerts/reminders etc.

We have used on-line banking exclusively for the past 6 yrs. full timing..traveling all over the USA.

Billing was set up for 'e-bills' (on line...no paper). and paid automatically each time bill was received.
Also if we wanted to pay someone/some company that was just a one time deal...we used our on line 'pay bill'
iawoody2
Explorer
Aug 18, 2013
We have ours setup to come out automatically each month so as to not have to remember to pay them.