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What you need to know regarding ATM Skimming Devices As a reminder that fraud comes in all forms, skimming devices are a constant threat and due diligence needs to be used when paying with your debit and credit cards. A skimming device is a piece of equipment fraudsters attach over card readers at ATMs, self-service payment kiosks at gas pumps, or other point of sale equipment. While the customer tries to make a valid transaction, the debit card or credit card pass through a second card reader (the skimming device) that illegally captures the card number. Criminals also obtain PINs by...
Article | 3 min |
Deposit Your Next Check With Your Phone Making a deposit with your phone is an easy process and will save you a trip to the bank. But, if you have never done this before it may be a bit intimidating. At Bank of Blue Valley, a division of HTLF Bank, we want to make this process as easy as possible for you - it's as simple as sign, tap, snap, deposit: Sign: Sign and endorse check with “For Mobile Deposit Only.” Tap: Tap “Deposit Check” in the app, enter the check amount and then select your account Snap: Snap a picture of the front and back of your check Deposit: Confirm the details, hit submit and you’re done! We are in...
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Use This Powerful Financial Tool with Care Do automatic payments make sense for your finances? Setting up regular withdrawals for your bills and subscriptions can make life significantly more convenient, but it can also come with some downsides. Keep these pros and cons in mind as you consider whether to integrate automatic payments into your everyday life. Types of Automatic Payments Typically, automatic payments are made using one of two methods. With the first method, you can authorize your financial institution to automatically withdraw money from your account and send it as a payment each...
Article | 5 min |
How Paying Bills on Time Can Improve Your Life Paying your bills on time is one of the key aspects of taking charge of your financial life. Not only does paying bills on time help you avoid a number of nasty repercussions, but it can also have lots of short and long-term positive side effects. Click here to view an important note before clicking on links within the video. Avoid Late Fees Arguably the most immediate reason to pay bills on time is to avoid late fees. Some companies and services will charge late fees just minutes after a payment is due. It’s especially...