Getting started is simple! To activate the service, you will need to log into the OnLine Banking site. From the navigation bar, choose the “Additional Services” heading. Select “Alerts & Notifications” from the drop‐down menu. Start with “Text Message Banking” on the right‐hand side and complete the required information. A list of text commands is also shown directly below. The Alerts and Notifications section will allow you to choose your specific alerts, setting and accounts.
Security Savings Bank’s text banking service is secure. Messages will never contain full account numbers.
You will not receive a charge from Security Savings Bank, however, standard carrier fees for text messaging may apply from your mobile carrier. Check with your mobile phone carrier if you aren’t sure what fees may apply to you.
As long as you have text messaging enabled on your mobile phone and use a carrier that supports the service, you will be able to access text message banking.
Verifying your phone is a one‐time‐step and is one way we ensure the security of mobile text messaging.
During setup you will be sent a text message with your activation code. If you have already submitted your mobile number during setup, check your mobile device. You should receive a text message with your activation code within a few minutes.
It may take several minutes to receive your code. If you think you have waited long enough you can click the “resend code” link and then re‐check your mobile device for a new text message. If you still experience problems, be sure to check that you entered the correct mobile phone number during your initial setup.
Your primary account is the default account that will be used when you text BAL to 61539. You should select the one you will likely check most often. You can get all account balances by texting BAL ALL to 61539.
Yes…when you text BAL ALL to 61539, we will reply with a message containing the balances of all your checking and savings accounts registered in OnLine Banking.
Yes. Simply log back in to your OnLine Banking account, then go to Additional Services tab and select Alerts and Notifications and choose the ‘Update Button’ next to your primary bank information.
The short code is 61539. The short code will only work if you have activated the Mobile Text Banking Service.
You should receive a text message response within a minute. Exact timing will depend on your mobile service carrier.
You don’t need a password to access your account information via text message.
Text “stop” to 61539 on your activated mobile phone.
Yes, however, you will need to deactivate your old mobile phone number and add your new mobile phone number. You can do this within alerts and mobile setup.
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