Point of Sale and Online Banking Services That Will Help You Shop Like a Pro
The pinnacle of the holiday season is just around the corner, and although it’s not quite time to hit the panic button yet, it’s time to start making some headway on your holiday shopping list if you haven’t started already.
Online retailers like Amazon may take longer than normal due to increased shipping demands and potential supply chain issues. The last thing you want is for gifts to start hitting your porch after the 25th, so our first bit of advice is to get started on your holiday shopping as early as possible.
Our second bit of advice? Learn how to use local banking and online banking services to your advantage. It probably comes as no surprise that November 25th (Black Friday) through Christmas is the busiest shopping period of the entire year. This means shoppers will be making more transactions than normal and will experience an increased reliance on mobile banking services.
To help you out this holiday season, here are a few local banking tips and best practices to employ when shopping and managing your finances.
#1 – Take Advantage of Mobile Pay
If you’re out holiday shopping, chances are you have your smartphone on you along with a wallet or purse that contains your favorite method of payment. Wouldn’t it be easier if you could combine these two things?
That’s exactly what mobile pay allows you to do. It’s one of the most popular mobile banking services that Verimore Bank offers. By linking your Verimore Bank debit card to Apple Pay®, Google Pay™, or Samsung Pay®, you turn your physical card into a virtual card that’s conveniently located on your smartphone. It’s faster and easier than fumbling around with your wallet and ensures your transactions are secure when paying online or at the register.
To get started, simply download the payment app of your choice in the app store of your Apple or Android device. Mobile pay can be used on smartphones and tablet devices.
#2 – Put Down the Credit Card, Pick Up the Debit Card
Considering the time of year and how shopping is trending to hit peak levels, you’re probably going to make more transactions this month than the previous three combined. Keeping that in mind, how you buy is equally important as what you buy. It may be tempting to charge it all on your credit card and let the sticker shock hit you in January, but you’ll be far better off if you use your Verimore Bank debit card instead.
Go with your debit card. It’s interest-free, equipped with EMV smart chip technology, and accepted anywhere Mastercard© is accepted.
#3 – Use Online Banking
The holiday shopping season is super busy for everyone. With the typical work and family obligations, you may not have time to visit a local bank near you to handle your finances. Fortunately, online banking delivers all the same services as local banking, conveniently through your smartphone and computer.
The next time you need to access a statement, deposit a check, move money around, or pay a bill, you can do all that and more by accessing Verimore Bank’s online banking app. This saves you a trip to a branch location, which puts time and gas money back in your pocket.
Looking for Reliable Online and Local Banking You Can Count on This Holiday Season? Contact Verimore Bank Today!
This holiday season is shaping up to be one of the busiest we’ve had in recent memory. Online purchases and last-minute shopping will likely hit record highs, which means you need a local bank near you that is dependable, secure, and offers all the mobile banking tools to make managing your finances easy.
Verimore Bank prides itself on being one of the most trusted financial resources holiday shoppers use. With branch locations found all throughout the Midwest in NKC, Brookfield, Eagleville, Kearney, and Milan, a Verimore Bank is never far away. Visit our locations page for branch addresses, contact info, and hours of operation.
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