Project On E-Banking
Project On E-Banking
Project On E-Banking
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I feel deeply in debted towards people who have guided me in this project. It would have not have been possible to make such an extensive report without the help, guidance and inputs from them. Most of my information source has been from professional books of banking sector Project Guide-
Prof: SUVASINI RAI I would firstly like to express my gratitude towards my guide PROF: SUVASINI RAI for having shown so much of flexibility & guiding in such a way that I was really learning the subject all the time. She helped me in deciding the project topic. She showed a lot of openness in her approach and I would like to thank her for her support in a way that has lead to proper & effective learning. Secondly I would like to thank Mr. Sumi Alappat the senior officer of ICICI Bank Ltd. For spending his precious time for my project and giving me ample of good ideas about the project. Last but not least I am grateful to all my family members & my friends for being my side always. Without their help and Motivation it would have been impossible to complete my project.
Findings
Primary Data
Various people that included office staff help to collect the primary data on the basis of interviews, thoughts & suggestion
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Secondary Data
The Main sources of Secondary data were combination of information from the internet, periodicals and books of the related topic.
Hypothesis
To understand about how e-banking activity is carried out and how it is easy to use.
Limitations
Lack of information pertaining to the various angles of the report. The topic is too vast to be covered in this project. These were main problems encountered by myself.
Table of Content
Executive Summary Introduction Types of E-Banking Features Internet Banking Internet Banking in INDIA Features of Internet Banking Advantages & disadvantages Mobile banking Customer requirements for Mobile Banking applications Characteristics of Mobile Banking Mobile Banking use cases Mobile banking :No wires, No worries, New customers Dangers of E-Banking Securities of E-Banking Conclusion Bibliography
Executive Summary
E-banking- The execution of financial services via internet, reducing cost and increase in convenience for the customer to access the transaction. e- banking is an umbrella term for the process by which a customer may perform banking transactions electronically without visiting a brick-and-mortar institution. The following terms all refer to one form or another of electronic banking: personal computer (PC) banking, Internet banking, virtual banking, online banking, home banking, remote electronic banking, and phone banking. PC banking and Internet or online banking are the most frequently used designations. It should be noted, however, that the terms used to describe the various types of electronicbanking are often used interchangeably. The ever increasing speed of internet enabled phones & personal assistant, made the transformation of banking application to mobile devices, this creative a new subset of electronic banking i.e. mobile banking. In 1999 & 2000 mobile banking as an established channels, still seems to be a distant prospect. The internet is revolutionizing the way the financial industry conducts business online, has created new players who offer personalize services through the web portals. This increase to find new ways and increase customer loyalty to add the value to this product and services. Banks also enables customers lifestyle needs by changing and increasing preference for speed and convenience are eroding the traditional affinity between customer and branch offices as a new technology disinter mediates traditional channels, delivering the
INTRODUCTION
Traditional banks offer many services to their customers, including accepting customer money deposits, providing various banking services to customers, and making loans to individuals and companies. Compared with traditional channels of offering banking services through physical branches, e-banking uses the Internet to deliver traditional banking services to their customers, such as opening accounts, transferring funds, and electronic bill payment. E-banking can be offered in two main ways. First, an existing bank with physical offices can also establish an online site and offer ebanking services to its customers in addition to the regular channel. For example, Citibank is a leader in e-banking, offering walk-in, faceto-face banking at its branches throughout many parts of the world as well as e-banking services through the World Wide Web. Citibank customers can access their bank accounts through the Internet, and in addition to the core e-banking services such as account balance inquiry, funds transfer, and electronic bill payment, Citibank also provides premium services including financial calculators, online stock quotes, brokerage services, and insurance. E-banking from banks like Citibank complements those banks' physical presence. Generally, e-banking is provided without extra cost to customers. Customers are attracted by the convenience of ebanking through the Internet, and in turn, banks can operate more efficiently when customers perform transactions by themselves rather than going to a branch and dealing with a branch representative. E-banking services are delivered to customers through the Internet and the web using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). In order to use e-banking services, customers need Internet access and web browser software. Multimedia information in HTML format from
On October 1, 2000, the electronic signatures bill took effect, recognizing documents signed online as legal. Some banks plan to begin usin electronic checks as soon as they can work out various security measures. g The range of e-banking services is likely to increase in the future. Some banks plan to introduce electronic money and electronic checks. Electronic money can be stored in computers or smart cards and consumers can use the electronic money to purchase small value items over the Internet. Electronic checks will look similar to paper checks, but they can be sent from buyers to sellers over the Internet, electronically endorsed by the seller, and forwarded to the seller's bank for electronic collection from the buyer's bank. Further, banks seek to offer their customers more products and services such as insurance, mortgage, etc.
Types of E-Banking
The common assumption is that Internet banking is the only method of on-line banking. However,this is not strictly the case, as several types of service are currently available: PC Banking - The forerunner to Internet banking has been around since the late 1980's and is still widely used today. Individual banks provide software which is loaded on to an SME's office computer. The SME can then access their bank account via a modem and telephone link to the bank. Access is not necessarily via the Internet. Internet Banking - Using a Web browser, a user can access their account, once the bank's application server has validated the user's identity. Digital TV Banking- Using the standard digital reception equipment (set top box and remote control), users can access their bank account. Abbey National and HSBC services are available via Digital TV providers. One of its main selling points is that no account details are transmitted via the World Wide Web; Text Phone Banking - HSBC have introduced this service to allow customers with text phones to check their balance, pay bills and transfer money. Internet banking can be split into two distinct groups:
Traditional banks and building societies use the Internet as an add-on service with which to give businesses access to their accounts. New Internet-only banks have no bricks and mortar presence on the High Street. Therefore, they have lower overheads and can offer higher rates of interest and lower charges.
FEATUERS OF E-BANKING
E-Banking provide exceptional rates on Savings, CDs, and IRAs
Checking with no monthly fee, free bill payment and rebates on ATM surcharges
Easy online applications for all accounts, including personal loans and mortgages
attention
Internet Banking
Internet banking, sometimes called online banking, is an outgrowth of PC banking. Internet banking uses the Internet as the delivery channel by which to conduct banking activity, for example, transferring funds, paying bills, viewing checking and savings account balances, paying mortgages, and purchasing financial instruments and certificates of deposit. An Internet banking customer accesses his or her accounts from a browser software that runs Internet banking programs resident on the banks World Wide Web server, not on the users PC. NetBanker defines a true Internet bank as one that provides account balances and some transactional capabilities to retail customers over the World Wide Web. Internet banks are also known as virtual, cyber, net, interactive, or web banks. This is basically the banking industry's attempt to jump on the "ebusiness" band wagon. E-banking is a term that attempts to broadly describe today's alternate delivery channels. Different banks - and vendors - will describe this differently. Rather than spending too much time on the term, I'd suggest you open a dialogue with your customers about the types of services they are interested in, and begin to prioritize your investment in these new services. Ideas would include image delivery via Internet, Internet Commercial cash management, and on-line bill pay.
The banking industry in India is facing unprecedented competition from non-traditional banking institutions, which now offer banking and financial services over the Internet. The deregulation of the banking industry coupled with the emergence of new technologies, are enabling new competitors to enter the financial services market quickly and efficiently.
It brings efficiency in CRM(Customer relationship management) Make Payment of bills Introduces new & innovative products &services. View balance and statements; Brings door to door services. Create, view and maintain Standing Orders Have evolutionary trend at a globle scenario. Customer can View Direct Debits.
Questionneirs
1. What is CITI Bank E-Banking? Why should customers apply for the same? Citi Bank E-Banking keeps the customers informed about the significant transactions in their bank, credit card and demat accounts promptly such as: Bank Alerts - Salary credit, debit / credit of large amounts as specified by them and cheque bounce Credit Card Alerts - Approaching credit limit and Due date of payment of credit card bill. Demat Alerts - Shares debited and credited in their account etc. Citi Bank E-Banking facility keeps them updated while they requires. 2. What are CITI Bank E-Banking Alerts? CITI Bank E-Banking Alerts is a facility through which they can receive latest information about their bank, credit card and demat accounts. Alerts are sent to their mobile phone number as registered by them with the Bank
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3. Can customers avail of the CITI Bank E-Banking facility? All CITI Bank customers having Savings Bank Account, Credit Card (not being an Add on Card) and Demat Account can avail of this facility. As and when Alerts are introduced for other CITI Bank products, we shall intimate you through our website, www.citibank.com/pfsuser/channels/ebanking/e-banking.htm
4. What are the alerts that customers subscribe for? Currently, we are providing the following alerts based on their with us: A. Banking Alerts Credit to your Bank Account of any amount of Rs.5000/- or above as specified by you. Debit to your Bank Account of any amount of Rs.5000/or above as specified by you. Salary Credit to the Bank Account *. Cheque deposited in your Bank Account but bounced. Account Balance above a specified amount. Account Balance below a specified amount. This will be subject to the appearance of the word 'salary' in the narration of salary credit.
6 .How can customers subscribe to CITI Bank E-Banking? Customers can subscribe to CITI Bank E-Banking by any one of the following means:
Login to http://www.citibank.com/ and go to banking section for banking alerts and credit card section for credit card alerts. Call up our 24 hour Customer Care Centre and request for subscription for bank alerts and credit card alerts. Our Customer Care Centre representatives will take
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you through the identification process and subscribe you to CITI Bank E-Banking.
14. What should customers do if they have further queries on this facility? For any further queries on CITI Bank alert facility, you may call our 24 hour Customer Care Centre or write to the Account Manager for clarification of the same. To write to the Account Manager, Login to http://www.citibank.com/, go to the banking section for the option "Write to Account Manager". You may also write to Account Manager a customer.care@citibank.com
Use case 1: Request of account balance. The user is in a mobile situation (e.g. in a department store) and intends to know his account balance, e.g. to
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verify his account before realizing a spontaneous purchase. Resulting need: Quick obtainment of account balance. Use case 2: Control of account movements. The user is waiting for an important cash receipt on his account. He intends to have the exact details of the cash receipt. Resulting need: Continuous control over movements on the account. Use case 3: Instant payment. The user is in a mobile situation and intends to make a payment by bank transfer from his account. Resulting need: Instant execution of a bank transfer. Use case 4: Administration of the account. The user intends to use spare time (e.g. using a train or waiting on the airport) to administrate his account. Resulting need: Quick and easy-to-use execution of transactions and administration is possible. business models and new ways to interact with customers. The ability to perform banking transactions online has created new players in the financial industry, such as online banks and brokers who offer personalized services through their Web portals. This increased competition is driving traditional financial institutions to find new ways to add the value to their products and services, gain competitive advantage and increase customer loyalty while also attracting new, high-value clients. Mobile and wireless technology, combined with the wide variety of portable devices available today, enables
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new revenue opportunities for financial services organizations. This provides a new channel that can be used to refresh and expand the customer base, attract prime customers and enhance loyalty. With mobile and wireless technology, banks can offer a wide possibilities of services to their customers, from the freedom of paying bills while stuck in traffic, to receiving notification of a change in stock price while having lunch, the convenience and time saving benefits of wireless financial services are huge. The challenge, then, is how to turn these possibilities into a reality for the customers.
Benefits Description
Developing wireless applications and Grow new services targeted at the mobile mass customer market will allow attracting new, highbase and value customers into mobile banking markets portal and expanding the reach to global markets.
Increase share The convenience of having of customer personalized wireless access to wallet critical financial information is an invaluable service for customers on the move. Enabling the execution of time-sensitive financial transactions anywhere, anytime, provides the opportunity to strengthen the relationships with
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existing customers. This ultimately results in an increased share of the customers' transactions--preventing them from taking a portion of their financial business elsewhere.
Granting customers flexible access to financial information and Grow assets, accounts enables them to perform number of transactions when it's most transactions convenient for them. As a result, and fees they have the opportunity to conduct transactions more frequently, driving increased revenue from fees. Brand and reputation for convenience, service and innovation will be strengthened and enhanced each time customers on Expand and the move stop to check their stock enhance brand portfolio or to pay bills wirelessly. presence This also offers significant potential to grow the market awareness through word-of-mouth.
The reasons for this great disappointment are to be analyzed. Doing so in the following sections, we do not intend to start with current applications (which could mean biased) but from scratch, with an analysis of the customer requirements to such applications.
Usability requirements
Possibility to work offline Simple data input method Resumption of usage at the same point One-Click-Request
Design requirements
Possibility to personalize the application Possibility to scale the application Announcement of events Wide range of functionality
Security requirements
General considerations
A mobile banking application is, first of all, a mobile application. To conceptualize a mobile application, additional informational added values have to be targeted, using mobile added values [14]. In other words, it is far from sufficiency to just porting an existing Internet application on a mobile device. Mobile applications have to be specifically made-to-measure on the one hand side to the needs and expectations of the mobile user and on the other hand side to the specific restrictions of mobile communication techniques and mobile devices. In order to derive a set of requirements to mobile banking applications we pursue two steps: Firstly we identify general characteristics of the mobile use which are relevant. Secondly we closely watch the user and his context when wanting to use mobile banking.
infrastructure which are under control of the MNO (e.g. the SIM card). In the case of negotiations, these have to be pursued with all MNO on the designated market. The use of mobile data transmission is expensive. In the case of circuit-switched data transmission. (E.g. GSMCSD or HSCSD) this extends to the connection time, in the case of packet-switched data transmission (e.g.GPRS) this extends to the transferred data volume. Sensitive data is transmitted. This implicates the use of adequate security measures. A disruption of the usage is possible at any time. This is principally already true for electronic banking as well (the connection may e.g. be disrupted by a breakdown of the transmission or of the operating system of the client Computer) and provides a special necessity to avoid incomplete transactions. For mobile banking, it is extremely more probable as a mobile usage causes a continuous change of conditions, e.g. through geographical influences or cell-handover. Thus, it is also important for the usability of a service: It is not acceptable for a user if he almost completed a transaction and his train enters a tunnel that he has to wait until the end of the tunnel and restart his transaction from the beginning (hoping the next tunnel is far away enough). It is important that the named restrictions have to be considered as early as possible, which means in the phase of conceptualization.
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WAP-banking The most widespread solution for mobile banking is based on micro-websites following the WAP standard (Wireless Application Protocol). The function of WAP banking is in many ways similar to the function of Electronic banking using http. The client sends a request and gets a response with page content which is stored on or dynamically generated by a standard web server. The main difference is in the usage of a WAP gateway for the conversion of the protocols. At banks must be considered that very sensitive data is processed. While a normal content provider doesnt has to observe special security precautions, and in some cases can even use the services of extern providers, has to secure its web server and WAP Gateway especially against unauthorized access. This is especially necessary because of the fact that inside the WAP Gateway the encryption protocol is converted from SSL/TLS to WTLS with the effect that data is not encrypted while it is processed. While authentication is assured via a
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PIN (personal identification number) of the user, authorization for transactions is realized via transaction numbers (TAN). This concept, known from the electronic banking, forces the user to carry a TAN list with him in order to make transactions.
SMS-banking The Short Message Service (SMS) is a GSM service to exchange text messages up to 140 byte (or 160 characters of 7 bit). The transmission of mobile-originated short messages is carried out by the short message service center (SMSC) of the particular network operator. The SMSC is receiving the message from the mobile device and routing it to the destination device. For generating mobileterminated short messages, it is possible that a company or a special service provider runs an own SMSC. Thus, a bank could generate SMS from bank data like account balance or account movements and send it to the mobile device of the customer. This technique is used at SMS-banking: The customer sends an SMS with a request to the bank, and gets the desired data as an answer. The customer has to include a PIN for authorization in every SMS he sends to his bank. Alike the WAP banking, one should pay special attention on the security of the location of the SMSC. The operation of SMSC is offered as a service by many service providers. The usage of such a service is out of question for banks, because of the high sensitive character of the transmitted data. For this reason it is mandatory for banks to run their own SMS-Gateway and secure it from unauthorized access. The main problem with this kind of transmission is the missing encryption of the data during the on-the air transmission between the service center and the mobile phone. An encryption of pure text-SMS is not possible (unless an application on the mobile device would be able to decrypt the information). So the data is transmitted unencrypted. Because of this missing encryption, banks
Bibliography 1. E-banking: the global perspective Gupta Vivek 2. E-Commerce in Indian banking Bhasin 3. Banking and Finance C.M.Chaudhary 4. Banking in The New Millennium Rajshekhar N.
Application for Internet Banking, Phone Banking and Mobile Banking (All fields with * are mandatory to be filled.) Name of the ___________________ _____________________ First Name * Name * applicant: Mr. /Ms. /Mrs.
Mailing Address *_______________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________ City *: ____________________ Pin Code: Email Address *: ____________________ @_______________ Phone No. Mobile No. : ________________________ Mother's Maiden Name *: Date of birth *: _______/ _______/ ______ dd mm yy I) In case of joint accounts, the applicant is required to obtain the attached mandate from the joint account holder(s). II) ICICI Bank accountholders can access their bank accounts through ICICI Bank Internet Banking only where
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the mode of operation of ICICI Bank account is Single/Either or Survivor/Anyone or Survivor. Please tick one of the following: Application for Internet Banking, Phone Banking and Mobile Banking (All fields with * are mandatory to be filled.) Name of the ___________________ _____________________ First Name * Name * applicant: Mr. /Ms. /Mrs.
Mailing Address *_______________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________ City *: ____________________ Pin Code: Email Address *: ____________________ @_______________ Phone No. Mobile No. : ________________________ Mother's Maiden Name *: Date of birth *: _______/ _______/ ______ dd mm yy I) In case of joint accounts, the applicant is required to obtain the attached mandate from the joint account holder(s).
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II) ICICI Bank accountholders can access their bank accounts through ICICI Bank Internet Banking only where the mode of operation of ICICI Bank account is Single/Either or Survivor/Anyone or Survivor. please tick one of the following: :
6.Security:
Effectively, the mobile banking transaction can be protected by a private key stored on SIM card and hence mobile phone can become a wireless wallet to protect proprietary and financial information.
12. Security:
Effectively, the mobile banking transaction can be protected by a private key stored on SIM card and hence mobile phone can become a wireless wallet to protect proprietary and financial information.
Dangers of E-Banking
most services suffer from disadvantages, and on-line banking is no exception. Recently, there have been a number of technical incidents, where customer information was disclosed to other users. Banks have been quick to react, and have either reverted back to the previous system or have solved the problem immediately. The main disadvantages are those related to fear of the unknown. The main fear is that transferring money electronically will somehow cause it to disappear into the electronic abyss. Banks are aware of this concern and do assure account holders that such an event should not occur. There is some speculation, currently, that Internetonly banks will not be able to sustain their high interest rates. Other drawbacks to using Internet-only banks include: Penalties for phone transactions; Access to cash (ensure that there is sufficient access to ATMs). We may perceive this method of banking to be instantaneous. For example, when a bill is paid, the expectation is that the transaction is completed with immediate effect. However, this is not the case, as the systems are still connected to the UK clearing system, which takes three working days to clear payments., it appears that in many cases basic risk principles have been ignored in the rush. Banks could lose the whole e-trust business if they are unable to rise to the challenge of meeting customers' ever-rising demands in a secure trading environment. Use Dangers in E-banking to reduce the level of risks to a minimal level whilst ensuring that your business is not justify behind in the race to retain and win new electronic customers. How can this report help you? - It identifies the major risks which have been encountered so far and pinpoints areas which are to become big risks for e-bankers in the future.
Security
One of the main concerns with on-line banking is that of security. Fraudulent and accidental security breaches are a rare occurrence. Banks employ many procedures and systems in order to prevent these incidents. As a result they invest a considerable amount of time and money in developing systems which will prevent fraud and unauthorized access. If a security breach is discovered, the bank is liable for all money stolen, and, as a result, insures them against the possibility. The security used in on-line banking is a combination of technology and user authentication. The bank will use a 128 bit Secure Session Layer (SSL) encryption protocol, between its server and the user's browser. The user's browser will show a padlock when the session is secure. Using SSL can be thought of as preventing eavesdropping. If a hacker were to attempt to listen to the data transmission, they would have to guess the decryption key - which is a 1 in 3.4 x10 to the power of 38 chances, making it infinitely secure. From a technology point of view, on-line banking is secure. The weakest link of on-line banking is user authentication. Typically, a user has to supply a set of answers to questions, which they have previously entered upon registration, as well as a username and password. The banks place the responsibility of keeping these answers secure with the user. If any are disclosed and money is stolen, the liability lies solely with the account holder, not the bank. With this in mind the following is sound advice to users:
Make sure the Web Address starts https:\\ rather than http:\\, this shows that the session is encrypted; Look for the closed padlock in the browser; Do not use simple or easily guessable passwords (use a combination of letters and numbers) and change it frequently; Do not write down any username, password or any other information required; Always empty the cache of the browser after banking;
Always sign-off when you are finished; Do not leave the PC unattended while banking; Do not use the "Auto Complete" feature within the browser; Check the Terms and Conditions for any notes on where you can and cannot access the on-line accounts. (e.g. an Internet caf is not as secure as your home PC); Use additional software that your bank might recommend (firewall or anti-virus software) Keep your Web browser up-to-date with the latest patches and versions; Never send any account information in an email as this is insecure. Be wary of any e-Mails from your bank which ask you to send details via email, banks will not do this; Also, be wary of emails from banks which ask you to log into a Web site and resubmit your details. These fake Web sites have been set-up by fraudsters. If you are unsure of an email play it safe and contact your bank to verify the email.
questiones
Question: What equipment and software do I need to access e-Banking? Answer: You'll need an Internet Service Provider (ISP), a modem (28,800 baud or higher is recommended), and Browser software which supports 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. We recommend Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape 4.78 for PC users. (For more information, please refer to your copy of e-Banking Guidelines provided by Community Bank.) Question: How do I sign up for e-Banking? Answer: Access to e-Banking can be added to most Community Bank accounts at any time. If you would like to use this feature and have not yet signed up, simply contact one of our helpful staff members for assistance at (209) 956-7000. Question: What type of accounts can be accessed through e-Banking? Answer: You can access the following types of accounts: Checking Savings CD's/Investment Loans Question: Can I customize the name of my accounts online? Answer: Yes. Our e-Banking service is designed so that users can edit information online for their own reference. Adding custom