What is password in net banking?
Individuals who are internet banking users should make sure they use the strong password and it is suggested that password should be changed at regular intervals. Individuals having multiple bank accounts should avoid using the same password for different accounts.
For bank customers, creating a strong bank password seems like a daunting task. Here are some simple tips to consider for setting a secure internet banking password:
Unique Characters
It is suggested that the password should have at least 8 different characters. Repeated characters can make for hackers easier to crack. Use characters such as !,@, #,$, %, ^, &,* (, ) in your passwords.
Character Types
As per SBI Bank, the password must have characters from at least three different character types -upper case, lower case, digits, punctuation, etc.
Long Alpha Sequences and Long Digit Sequences
The strong password must not have an alphabetic sequence any longer than three characters and digit sequence any longer than two characters.
Forbidden Characters
SBI Bank has asked customers to avoid few characters as that can cause problems if used in a password - the "delete" character is one of the word.
Avoid using the following passwords
How to keep your password protected?
- Click Profile -> Forgot Profile Password.
- Select the option Using Hint Question Answer.
- In this page, select the hint question, which you had set when you created your profile password for the first time.
- Enter the answer to the hint question.
- Click [Submit].
- Enter a new profile password.
Internet Banking Password means the password you select for use in conjunction with the Internet and Phone Banking access number and Internet and Phone Banking security number to access Internet Banking.
