Banks (Edexcel IGCSE ICT)

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James Woodhouse

Expertise

Computer Science

Internet banking

What is internet banking?

  • Internet banking is a secure online platform for accessing and controlling a person's bank account

  • Internet banking can be accessed via the internet through a secure website or by using the banks' official app on a smartphone

  • Internet bank allows for transfers, bill payments, account management and much more

Advantages and disadvantages of Internet banking

Advantages

Disadvantages

  • Convenience and 24/7 access

  • Easy account management

  • Reduced need for branch visits (saving time and money)

  • Interest rates may be better

  • Secure transactions/payments using encryption

  • Easier to shop around for the best account

  • Requires a reliable internet connection

  • More risk of fraud

  • Easier to make errors (typing in the wrong information)

  • Physical cash can't be deposited/withdrawn

Exam Tip

Sometimes the question will be about advantages and disadvantages of going to the bank rather than using online banking. Read the question carefully (you can reverse the statements in the table above)

Worked Example

Zain uses an online banking service. List two features of an online banking service.[2]

Answers

Increased access (to chat / support / service at any time [1]

Encryption / secure payments / secure data transfer [1]

Anti-fraud measures (e.g. matching name of payee) [1]

Instant mobile notifications [1]

The service can carry out multiple transactions simultaneously / no queuing [1]

One mark max for any general banking service:

Check balance [1]

Payments / transactions / transfers [1]

Order cards/chequebooks [1]

Reporting cards lost/stolen [1]

Set up a new (bank) account [1]

Loan applications [1]

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James Woodhouse

Author: James Woodhouse

James graduated from the University of Sunderland with a degree in ICT and Computing education. He has over 14 years of experience both teaching and leading in Computer Science, specialising in teaching GCSE and A-level. James has held various leadership roles, including Head of Computer Science and coordinator positions for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. James has a keen interest in networking security and technologies aimed at preventing security breaches.