Online Banking


Online banking has become a large part of Financial Services. Allowing individuals to access their accounts and pay bills at any time is a growing trend. In order to keep up with the rapidly changing technological environment, bankers and customers must keep in mind governmental regulations, current trends in technology, and maintain a watch on the competition. The following guide can assist those concerned with finances and the online transactions possible according to bank offerings, government guidelines and daily news.    

Government Regulations Online Banking Information Banking Associations Online Banking Service Providers Banking Institutions

Government Regulations


  • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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    Summary:  This site contains information about regulations and laws concerning the banking and financial industry. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's mission is to maintain the stability of and public confidence in the nation's financial system. To achieve this goal, the FDIC was created in 1933 to insure deposits and promote safe and sound banking practices.  

  • Federal Reserve System
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    Summary:  This site contains educational materials, publications, consumer information, and economic research and data. 

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    Online Banking Information


  • American Banker
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    Summary:  This site contains information about online banking. On this site up-to-date news headlines concerning online banking are posted. Also this site provides information on other banking topics as well and a glossary of commonly used financial terms.  

  • Online Banking Report
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    Summary:  On this site the 100 largest banks in the country are listed. Current Issues and special reports can be found. For some sections of this site, membership is required for access. 

  • R. Kinney Williams & Associates, Bank Website Audits Service
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    Summary:  This site provides internet banking news, list of U.S. banks and credit unions that have websites, and complimentary copies of information. There is also an interesting chart that describes the percentage of U.S. banks that use the internet for financial services. Also provides auditing services for banks. 

  • Bank Accounts Online
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    Summary:  This site provides links to resources that assist in evaluating online banks. 

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    Banking Associations


  • Financial Services Technology Consortium

  • Summary:  This site contains information for banking professionals like financial news and Advisory Council Projects. This sites also assists financial institutions build solutions for issues and problems that face the industry.

  • South Carolina Bankers Association
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    Summary:  This organization is for South Carolina Bankers and provides a calendar of events for meetings, education, and convention possibilities. Also provides information on legislation and regulations on both nationwide and statewide levels. There is a Young Bankers Division for those individuals new to the industry and publications are offered on the website. News about the financial industry in South Carolina is posted as well. posted  

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    Online Banking Service Providers


  • Checkfree

  • Summary:  This company is one of the many commercial online service providers used by banks and other financial industries. This site offers information about the company, provides a demo, and for clients, allows access to other information concerning accounts and problem resolution.


  • Microsoft Money

  • Summary:  Bank rates, stock quotes, financial news and a tool to locate local banks are included in this site. This site provides billpay options to members.

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    Banking Institutions


  • The Community Banker

  • Summary:  This site provides links to several local banks for the state of South Carolina.

  • Bank of America

  • Summary:  This is a banking institution that provides online banking.

  • Bank of Travelers Rest

  • Summary:  This is a banking institution that provides online banking.

  • Carolina First Bank

  • Summary:  This is a banking institution that provides online banking.

  • BB&T Bank

  • Summary:  This is a banking institution that provides online banking.

  • CCB Bank

  • Summary:  This is a banking institution that provides online banking.

  • Greer State Bank

  • Summary:  This is a banking institution that provides online banking.

  • National Bank of South Carolina (NBSC)

  • Summary:  This is a banking institution that provides online banking.

  • Palmetto Bank

  • Summary:  This is a banking institution that provides online banking.

  • Summit Bank

  • Summary:  This is a banking institution that provides online banking.

  • First Union Bank

  • Summary:  This is a banking institution that provides online banking.

  • Wachovia Bank

  • Summary:  This is a banking institution that provides online banking.

  • The Affiliated Family of Banks: Arthur State Bank, Carolina State Bank, and Pinnacle State Bank

  • Summary:  This is a banking institution that provides online banking.

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    Created by Jennifer Land - August 6, 2002
    Email: jland7@hotmail.com