With the advent of the Internet and global connectivity, net banking is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. This paper discusses the nitty-gritty of net banking, the evolution, the merits and advantages of online banking, and also the disadvantages and limitations of this 20th century development.
From the Paper:
"Banks see their online banking services as a means of customer retention and cost saving. From a customer perspective, online banking is convenient and provides savings in both time and costs. This is due to banking being accessible 24/7 from the home or office, the need for visits to the physical branch is reduced and banks passing their reduced costs to the customer in the form of lower fees and higher interest rates. However, Online banks must provide a service that is user-friendly and should instill trust in customers that the level of security provided will protect their transactions and personal information. Online banks face the challenges of ensuring that their security and privacy measures keep up with the rapid developments in technology. Also, it is important that banks integrate their online services as an extension of the existing services through their brick-and-mortar branches."