eAlerts are a free banking tool that notify you of account activity in real time, helping you track balances, deposits, withdrawals, and even debit card purchases. They can be a useful tool for staying on top of your finances, monitoring your accounts for any suspicious or fraudulent activity, and even for keeping an eye on your teen or young adult’s spending habits while they learn to make sound financial decisions.
How to Set Up eAlerts
Setting up eAlerts is easy: when you log into the Piscataqua online banking portal, you will see a section for managing messages. This is where you can set up alerts and receive messages. From here, you can choose to receive the message in the online banking system, via email, or by text message.
Customized eAlerts
eAlerts help you to manage your funds simply and efficiently, ensuring that you won’t miss any updates related to your accounts. eAlerts can be tailored to your needs, and what you deem most important to you. Whether it’s a low account balance warning or a check clearing, eAlerts help you stay on top of your finances with ease.
Using eAlerts to Manage Your Finances
Worried about whether that check cleared, or wondering if your funds are low? You can set up eAlerts to notify you when money has been deposited or deducted from your account. You can also customize your alerts to notify you when your balance goes below a certain amount.
You can even request to be notified of pending credits or debits. With real-time account alerts, you can skip logging in to check balances while still staying on top of changes to your account, giving you greater peace of mind.
Staying Alert for Fraud
eAlerts can also help you to monitor and prevent fraud. With eAlerts, you can be warned when changes or unusual activity occur on your account. For example, if you receive a notification for a purchase you don’t recognize, you can contact your bank immediately to freeze your account before a scammer with your information drains your account. For more on staying alert for fraud, check out our blog series on spotting fraud, protecting yourself from fraud, and what to do if you are a victim of fraud.
Take the Next Step
Ready to experience the convenience and security of eAlerts? Open an account with Piscataqua Savings Bank and start using real-time banking alerts to protect your money and manage your finances with confidence. Contact us today at (603) 436-5250 or visit our account page to get started.
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