HOME INTERNET BANKING » SERVICES » INFO » LOCATIONS CONTACT US PRIVACY POLICY Internet Banking FAQ's Internet Banking Frequently Asked Questions Below are some of the most common questions asked about NetTeller and PowerPay. If after checking out the FAQ's you still can not find an answer to your question, please E-mail us by clicking here. (Note: e-mail is a non-secure method of communication. Please do not include personal information such as account numbers, Social Security Numbers, passwords or PIN numbers in any e-mail correspondence.) NetTeller Q & A What is Bank of LaFayette NetTeller On-Line Banking? How much does NetTeller cost? What are the software and hardware requirements? How do I know if my browser utilizes 128-bit encryption? What Internet browsers can I use with NetTeller? Is Bank of LaFayette NetTeller secure? What can I do to protect my account and personal information while I'm banking on line with NetTeller? What happens if I don't log off of the system? How do I sign up for NetTeller Banking? How do I log on to NetTeller Banking the first time? What accounts can I access? How current is my balance? When are my accounts updated on NetTeller? Can I transfer money from one account to another? Is there a fee for transferring between accounts? Can I schedule an Automatic Funds Transfer (AFT)? Can I make loan payments from my deposit accounts? Can I download my account information to my financial management software? Can I get copies of my statements? What happens if I forget my NetTeller PIN and/or Login ID number? Who do I call for NetTeller assistance? Can I order checks with NetTeller? Can I set up ACH transfers with NetTeller? 1.What is Bank of LaFayette NetTeller On-Line Banking? NetTeller On-Line Banking, a free service offered by Bank of LaFayette, gives you access to all your accounts at anytime from anywhere via the Internet. 2. How much does NetTeller cost? This service is offered free of charge to Bank of LaFayette customers. 3. What are the software and hardware requirements? You must have a computer with a connection to the Internet. Your web browser may also need to be updated to 128-bit encryption. Most browsers should prompt you to do this update. 4. How do I know if my browser utilizes 128-bit encryption? When you first try to sign on to NetTeller, the system will prompt you to check your browser. This check will display your browser's encryption capability. If you want to check your browser's security settings manually, do the following: For Internet Explorer, you must be on a secured site to check the encryption. The settings are found under the File, Properties option on your toolbar. For Netscape Navigator, select Options from your toolbar and then Security Preferences. Next, click the Configure button next to SSL v2 and SSL v3. For Netscape Communicator, select the Security Icon and then click on Navigator. Next, click the Configure SSL v2 and SSL v3. 5. What Internet browsers can I use with NetTeller? NetTeller works with any browser version that supports SSL encryption. 6. Is Bank of LaFayette NetTeller secure? Yes. NetTeller has implemented networking architecture that encrypts all the data transmissions to and from the site, preventing unauthorized access to your bank information. 7. What can I do to protect my account and personal information while I'm banking on line with NetTeller? Be sure to logout after accessing your accounts. You may want to change your ID and password periodically. You can do this by selecting the management option from the Home Banking drop down list. Don't leave your computer logged on to NetTeller or leave your screen for extended periods. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher, and some other browsers, may save your ID and password automatically. If you do not want this information saved, disable this option. 8. What happens if I don't logout of the system? NetTeller has a 10 minute time-out feature. If you are logged in for 10 consecutive minutes without using NetTeller, you will have to log in again to continue banking. 9. How do I sign up for NetTeller Banking? You can sign up for NetTeller by completing a NetTeller Application. You may come into the bank, or complete the form and mail to us. If you don't have a personal Bank of LaFayette account come by our nearest Bank of LaFayette branch to open an account and complete an application for NetTeller Banking. Try it out before signing up by taking a tour using our demo. 10. How do I log on to NetTeller Banking the first time? From our homepage (www.bankoflafayette.com), click on "Internet Banking", then click the NetTeller Login menu option. If it is your first time logging in, enter your NetTeller ID# (issued by The Bank of LaFayette) and your NetTeller PIN (the last four digits of your Social Security Number). Once logged in, you have the option of changing your NetTeller ID# or your PIN by choosing the management option from the Home Banking drop down list. 11. What accounts can I access? Checking, Money Market, Savings, Loans, Safe Deposit Box, and CD's. 12. How current is my balance? Balance reflects end of previous business day activity plus any memo postings or Internet posting since then. Current transactions (transactions within the statement period) are listed. To access prior activities, request the previous statement. 13. When are my accounts updated on NetTeller? Your accounts will be automatically memo-posted if a transfer is done on-line. The accounts are updated at the end of each business day. 14. Can I transfer money from one account to another? Yes. Simply access the account you wish to transfer money from, select the transfer funds option from the drop down menu, and then select another account to transfer the money into. Transfers can also include transferring money from your checking or savings account to make your loan payments. 15. Is there a fee for transferring between accounts? There is no fee for this service. 16. Can I schedule an Automatic Funds Transfer (AFT)? Yes. Once you have entered the option to transfer funds, you can set the frequency of payments. Automatic Funds Transfers that have been set up prior to NetTeller will not be shown. However, any AFTs set up after initiating NetTeller will be listed. 17. Can I make loan payments from my deposit accounts? Yes. Simply choose the account you wish to transfer money from, the loan you wish to transfer to, and the frequency of payments. 18. Can I download my account information to my financial management software? Yes. Select the download option under the Home Banking drop down list. You can download to Microsoft Money, Quicken, or Spreadsheets. 19. Can I get copies of my statements? Yes. You are able to print copies of your statements. 20. What happens if I forget my NetTeller PIN and/or Login ID number? Just contact our NetTeller Customer Service Department at the main office at 706-638-2520 or e-mail us by clicking here. We will be glad to reset it for you. 21. Who do I call for NetTeller assistance? Just call our NetTeller Customer Service Department at 706-638-2520 or e-mail us by clicking here. If you would prefer regular mail, our address is P O Box 1149, LaFayette, GA 30728 22. Can I order checks with NetTeller? Yes. It is very specific. Please read carefully. 23. Can I set up ACH transfers with NetTeller? A cash management service is being planned and will be added to NetTeller. This will allow you to set up ACH (Automatic Clearing House) items, which are processed through federal reserve systems. In the meantime, after Bill Payer is available, you will be able to issue yourself a check payable to your other banking institutions Power Pay Q & A What is PowerPay? How do I begin using PowerPay? Who can I pay using PowerPay? When and how are payments processed? When will the money be taken out of my account? What if I do not have enough money in my account? What if I want to inquire on the status of the payment? How late in the day can I enter or edit a payment? How many days does it take for a payment to reach the payee? What is the maximum payment amount? How far in advance can I schedule payments? Can I set up Recurring Payments? Can I download my payment information to my financial management software? Can I stop a payment on a bill pay check? How does my account get charged? How do I terminate or discontinue the PowerPay service? What happens if someone gets into my PowerPay account and schedules unauthorized transfers? 1. What is PowerPay? The PowerPay service from The Bank of LaFayette, allows you to pay bills on the Internet. 2. How do I begin using PowerPay? To begin using PowerPay, you must first sign up using an online application, or by visiting any of The Bank of LaFayette's locatons. You must have a checking account and be signed up for online banking with NetTeller. PowerPay is integrated with NetTeller, so you can use your existing NetTeller ID & password to access PowerPay once you have signed up. 3. Who can I pay using PowerPay? You can pay practically any individual or business in the United States. 4. When and how are payments processed? Scheduled payments are processed Sunday through Friday at 9 p.m. Payments processed on Friday night will include any payments with a scheduled weekend payment date. Payments processed on Sunday will include any new payments that may have been added over the weekend. Holiday payments are processed the night of the holiday. 5. When will the money be taken out of my account? The money will be withdrawn from your account within 1 to 2 business days after your payment is initiated. 6. What if I do not have enough money in my account? The Bank of LaFayette will treat PowerPay items just like any other check that you write. If the item is returned, a hold may be placed on your bill payment service and NSF fees will apply. 7. What if I want to inquire on the status of the payment? First check your accounts online through NetTeller and review the payment history. If the information does not appear, please call 706-638-2710 and a Customer Service Representative will be happy to assist you. 8. How late in the day can I enter or edit a payment? You may enter or edit a One time Payment that was scheduled on the same day as the Payment Date up to 9 p.m. You may enter or edit a Recurring Payment up to 9 p.m. on the day before the scheduled Payment Date if the scheduled Payment Date falls Sunday through Friday. 9. How many days does it take for a payment to reach the payee? Payments by Check: Payments by check may take at least 5 business days to reach the payee. Electronic Payments: Electronic payments usually take 3 business days. 10. What is the maximum payment amount? Since electronic payments are validated against the account balance, there is no dollar limitation on payments made through PowerPay. 11. How far in advance can I schedule payments? You can schedule payments up to 90 days in advance of the Payment Date. Recurring Payments can have an end date of any year in the future. 12. Can I set up Recurring Payments? Yes, payments can be set up weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly. 13. Can I download my payment information to my financial management software? Yes. To download account information, you can use: Quicken, Microsoft Money or a spreadsheet program. 14. Can I stop a payment on a bill pay check? Yes. After the check is printed and mailed, the payment history will show the check number for that payment. The stop payment can be added in the same manner. 15. How does my account get charged? There are two types of payments through the PowerPay system: Check payments: Checks issued through PowerPay are laser printed and MICR encoded. The payee receives a check with the customer's own account number and the bank's routing number. Funds clear your account through the normal check clearing process. Electronic payments: The payee receives payment via our service bureau. Funds for payments drawn on accounts with a sufficient balance are memo-posted for the amount of payment. The funds are debited from the account daily for payments transmitted to the service bureau. 16. How do I terminate or discontinue the PowerPay service? To discontinue PowerPay Service, you must contact The Bank of LaFayette within ten (10) days prior to the actual service discontinuation date. You must request the service discontinuation via the PowerPay secure messaging system or by written correspondence sent via mail. Written notice must be signed and sent to The Bank of LaFayette, P O Box 1149, LaFayette, GA 30728. 17. What happens if someone gets into my PowerPay account and schedules unauthorized transfers? Guard against someone accessing your account. Do not share your PIN or account information with others. In the event someone does schedule unauthorized transfers, contact our NetTeller Customer Service Department during regular business hours at 706-638-2520, or write us at: The Bank of LaFayette P.O. Box 1149 LaFayette, GA 30728-1149 Be sure to include your Deposit Account number, the date and the amount of the unauthorized transfer. NetTeller Banking is now available for your smartphone for users of the iPhone and Android operating systems. There is no charge for using this feature but you do have to be signed up for our NetTeller Online Banking service. You will be able to view your account balances, make transfers and use Bill Pay*. All the features of NetTeller are accessible now on your phone, at your convenience wherever you are. To install the app on your iPhone or iPad, simply visit the App Store, search for "Bank of LaFayette", then install the Mobile Banking app. To install on your Android device, simply visit Google Play, search for "Bank of LaFayette", then install the Mobile Banking. Reorder Checks Online You may place re-orders* for checks by clicking on the image above. *All first-time check orders must be ordered by a teller or customer service representative. Please stop by any of our locations to place the initial order. Registration Tips Search Our Website Search NetTeller Internet Banking allows you to access your accounts 24 hours a day from your computer, wherever you might be. Get up to date information and also pay bills at the touch of a button. Avoid late fees and enjoy hassle free bill paying from the convenience of your own home, office or even on the road. 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