Answers to Frequently
Asked Questions
Table of Contents
GENERAL PRODUCT QUESTIONS (click link
below)
What is Frontier NetTeller?
How much does Frontier NetTeller and/or Power Pay cost?
How do I sign up for Frontier NetTeller?
How long, after signing up, do I have to wait to use Frontier
NetTeller?
How do I log onto Frontier NetTeller for the first time?
How do I change my PIN?
What if I have problems with or forget my Access ID or
PIN?
What accounts can I access using Frontier NetTeller?
How do account transfers work?
Can I transfer to and from any account?
Can I use Quicken® or Microsoft Money® with Frontier
NetTeller?
Can I retrieve images of checks?
How much history is maintained on my accounts?
Is online banking service available for Small Business
accounts?
OPENING A NEW DEPOSIT OR LOAN ACCOUNT
(click line below)
What kind of accounts can I apply for Online?
How do I open an account?
BILL PAYMENT SERVICE (click link below)
How do I sign up for Frontier NetTeller with Power Pay
service?
How do I start using Power Pay?
Which of my Frontier Bank accounts can I use to pay bills?
Who can I pay?
Is there anyone I shouldn’t pay through Power Pay?
How are my bills paid?
When is my account debited for my scheduled bills?
Can I schedule recurring payments?
How do I cancel a bill payment or recurring payment?
Can I change or delete a payee?
Can I change a scheduled payment?
Can I place a stop payment on a bill payment that has
already been processed?
What is the cut-off time to change or delete pending payments?
What should I do if a payee has not posted my payment
or if I’ve received a late notice?
What happened if I don’t have enough money in my
account to cover a Power Pay Payment? Will I be notified?
FRONTIER BANK FUNDS AVAILABILITY POLICY
(click link below)
What is Frontier Bank Funds Availability Policy?
SECURITY ISSUES (click link below)
How safe is my account information?
Where can I find more detailed information about security?
Can the Bank answer questions about my internet service
connection or my computer?
Can anyone else see my account information?
Who is liable, the Bank or me, if a “hacker” breaks into the system and takes all or some of my money?
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION (click link
below)
Why does Frontier NetTeller load so slowly over the internet?
How do I contact the Bank if I have a question or comment
about Frontier NetTeller?
What internet browsers can I use with Frontier NetTeller?
Can I access Frontier NetTeller outside the United States?
If you do not find the question or answer you're looking for, send
us your question at ibsupport@frontiernational.com
or telephone 1-888-369-0303 and we'll be happy to answer it.
**PLEASE DO NOT SEND
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION VIA E-MAIL.**
GENERAL PRODUCT QUESTIONS
What is Frontier NetTeller?
Frontier NetTeller lets you use a personal computer and telephone line
(modem) to perform many banking activities via the internet, including
viewing your account balances, transferring money, and paying bills.
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How much does Frontier NetTeller and/or Frontier NetTeller with
Power Pay cost?
The cost for Frontier NetTeller is FREE when you use it to access account
information, balance your checkbook and conduct transactions such as
account transfers, etc.
The monthly maintenance cost for Frontier NetTeller with Power Pay
service is $5.95. The monthly service charge is waived for checking
accounts with a monthly average collected balance of $5,000.
The first ten (10) transactions are FREE. Beginning with the eleventh
(11) transaction, the cost is $.40 per transaction.
The applicable fees will automatically be deducted from your account
during your monthly statement cycle. Refer to the "Power Pay" section for detailed answers to your questions.
Initially, your first three (3) months for both services will be FREE
as a Special Introductory Offer.
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How do I sign up for Frontier Net Teller?
If you currently have an account with us, you have two ways to sign
up. For security reasons, we will identify you prior to providing access.
1. From our Web Site:
a) click on “Online Banking".
b) From the Frontier Bank Online Banking Products page, click on “Enrollment
Form.” Complete and sign the enrollment form.
c) deliver the form to any Frontier Bank, N.A. branch location or
mail to:
Frontier Bank Attention Online Banking P.O. Box 630, Sylacauga, Alabama
35150
d) within approximately five business days of receipt of your enrollment
form we will mail you:
· A welcome letter
· Your Access ID
e) The first time you login to Frontier NetTeller, you must “agree” to Frontier Bank's Online Banking Agreement and the Web Site Agreement
before receiving access.
Note: Your “temporary” PIN will be the last four (4) digits
of your social security number. You will be REQUIRED to change your
PIN and will have the OPTION to change your Access ID during your initial
logon to the Online Banking service.
2. Visit any one of our banking offices to request
the service.
If you do NOT currently have an account with us, please visit one of
our banking offices and open an account. You can sign up for Frontier
NetTeller at the same time and will receive your copy of Frontier Bank's
Online Banking Agreement, Web Site Agreement, and Security
Statement during your initial logon to the Online Banking service.
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How long, after signing up, do I have to wait to use Frontier NetTeller?
Within approximately five business days of receipt of your enrollment
information we will mail you an enrollment package including:
· A welcome letter
· Your Access ID
Upon receipt of your enrollment package you can log in and begin using
the service.
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How do I log onto Frontier NetTeller for the first time?
Upon receipt of your enrollment package and Access ID:
· Visit Frontier Bank’s Website at www.frontierbank.net
· Select the Personal Online Banking feature.
· Select the Frontier NetTeller option.
· Select the login option.
· At the login screen:
· Enter your Access ID
· Enter your “temporary” Frontier NetTeller PIN
(the last four (4) digits of your social security number.
· After logging in you will be prompted to change your “temporary” PIN and will have the option to change your Access ID.
a. Your PIN must be a minimum of 6 characters with a maximum of
12 characters in length. For added security we suggest that your
PIN contain at least one (1) numeral and one (1) letter.
b. For a more secure PIN, we suggest you use a combination of upper
and lower case letters, numbers and/or hyphens. Do not make it something
that can be easily guessed or figured out (i.e. your nickname, middle
name, etc.)
You are now ready to use the service anytime and anywhere you have
internet access.
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How do I change my Frontier NetTeller ID and/or PIN?
You are able to change your Frontier NetTeller ID to an alias and/or
change your Frontier NetTeller PIN any time you log on to Frontier NetTeller.
Simply click the "Account Management" button, and then follow
the directions.
· Your PIN must be a minimum of 6 characters with a maximum
of 12 characters in length. For added security we suggest that your
PIN contain at least one (1) numeral and one (1) letter.
· For a more secure PIN, we suggest you use a combination of
upper and lower case letters and numbers. Do not make it something
that can be easily guessed, like a nickname, middle name, etc.
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What if I have problems with or forget my Access ID or PIN?
E-mail us at ibsupport@frontiernational.com
or call Online Banking at 1-888-369-0303 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, and we will assist you with a new PIN.
**PLEASE DO NOT SEND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
VIA E-MAIL.**
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What accounts can I access using Frontier NetTeller?
You can access any personal checking account, money market, savings
account, certificate of deposit, or loan you have with us provided that
you specified the account on your enrollment form and/or the account
does not require a multiple signer.
Note: loan and certificate of deposit access will provide information
only. You cannot request transfers from these accounts.
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How do account transfers work?
Transfers between Bank accounts requested before 4:00 p.m. on a regular
business day may be processed that same day. Transfers between Bank
accounts requested after 4:00 p.m. (or on a weekend or Bank holiday)
may be processed the next business day.
Note: Transfers from loans are not available at this time.
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Can I transfer to and from any account?
Account transfers are allowed to and from personal checking, NOW, savings,
and money market accounts for which you are an authorized signer on
the account and do not require more than one signer. You cannot transfer
funds from an installment loan or line of credit, or from or into a
certificate of deposit or IRA. Funds transfers into loans or lines of
credit will be credited as payments.
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Can I use Quicken® or Microsoft Money® with Frontier NetTeller?
Yes, you can export posted transactions from Frontier NetTeller history
to your Quicken®, or Microsoft Money®. Click the "Export"
link at the end of the Transaction List. From the Select Export Format
drop-down list box, select the appropriate file type. Then click the
"Export" button to complete the process.
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Can I retrieve images of checks?
Currently, you cannot retrieve check images, but we are
reviewing this feature as a future enhancement. We will post a message
on Frontier NetTeller when it becomes available.
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How much history is maintained on my accounts?
You'll be able to view current month and previous month
transaction history beginning with the date you sign up for the Frontier
Net Teller Service.
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Is online banking service available for my Small Business accounts?
No. The Online Banking service is not available for business accounts
at this time.
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OPENING A NEW DEPOSIT OR LOAN ACCOUNT
What kind of accounts can I apply for Online?
Currently we are not accepting applications for our depository or loan
products through Online Banking.
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How Do I Open An Account?
Simply visit any of our banking offices and a Frontier Bank employee
will be glad to assist you.
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USING THE POWER PAY SERVICE
How do I sign up for Frontier NetTeller with Power Pay service?
Power Pay is an option you can sign up for when enrolling in Frontier
NetTeller. There is a monthly charge for this additional service and
you will be charged a small transaction fee when you make a payment.
Please refer to the Online Banking Agreement for specific charges.
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How do I start using Power Pay?
To add a payment, you must first define a payee. Simply click the "Add
Payee" button and enter the following required information:
· The payee name.
· Payee Type (check or electronic).
Note: Electronic payments can only be made for payees listed in the “Search Electronic Payee List.” Click the “Binoculars” to locate.
· Account Number (This is your account number with the payee).
· The payee's address & city.
· The payee's state & zip code.
· The payee's phone number.
Now click the "Pay Bills" button to continue to add a new
payment. Enter the information in the appropriate fields.
· Choose the “Pay from account.”
· Choose the “Pay to.”
· The amount.
· “Memo” information entered for check payees will
print on the Memo line of the check.
· “Alert when bill is paid” will alert you when
the payment has been issued, not when the payee receives the payment.
· “The frequency of the payment: (options are)
· On-demand
· Monthly
· Quarterly
· Semiannually
· Annually
· Weekly
· Biweekly
· Bimonthly
· “Payment date” represents the date the payment
is to be sent.
Note: Payment submitted prior to 12:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST)
on a bank business day will be processed that same day. Payments submitted
after 12:00 pm CST on a bank business day will be processed on the
next bank business day. Payments that are scheduled to occur on a
bank non-business day will process on the previous bank business day.
· “Payment description” is for your records and
will not print on the payment.
Complete the procedure by clicking the "Submit" button.
NOTE: To ensure your payee(s) receives the payment on time, schedule
all your payments at least eight (8) business days before your bill's
due date. You can always adjust the lead-time as you observe how quickly
a payee posts your payment.
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Which of my Bank accounts can I use to pay my bills?
Power Pay service is offered through your checking account with the
Bank, or if you have more than one checking account, you may select
which checking account to make the payment from.
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Who can I pay?
You can make payments to virtually any business or individual
located within the United States.
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Is there anyone I shouldn't pay through Bill Pay?
The Power Pay service may not be used to make payments
to settle securities purchases, federal and state tax payments, or court-ordered
payments.
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How are my bills paid?
Each day we process all bill payment transactions for that day. Your
account is debited for payments you have scheduled and the money is
sent to the payee one of two ways:
· Electronically through the ACH system.
· By draft (check) with your name listed as sender, mailed
through the U.S. mail to your payee.
The drafts are prepared and mailed by Princeton eCom, our Power Pay
service provider, in Princeton, New Jersey.
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When is my account debited for my scheduled bills?
For Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions, your account is debited
before 12:00 p.m. CST on the scheduled Payment Initiation Date. This
is the "end-of-day" cut off time for Power Pay transactions.
ACH bill payments entered after 12:00 p.m. CST may be processed the
following business day. Payments scheduled on a bank holiday or weekend
may be processed the next business day.
For bill payments utilizing a negotiable instrument (check), we will
debit your account through the normal check processing cycle, which
is usually the second business day following the Payment Initiation
Date.
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Can I schedule recurring payments?
Yes! Refer to the add payment section above. It will continue to automatically
schedule and send the payment at the specified interval until the number
of payments remaining is zero or you cancel the recurring payment option.
Note: Payments scheduled on a bank holiday or weekend are processed
the next business day.
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How do I cancel a bill payment or recurring payment?
You may cancel any scheduled payment by clicking on the delete option
and then clicking confirm. If you are deleting a payment due today,
you must delete no later than 12:00pm CST.
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Can I change or delete a payee?
If you wish to change information about a payee (name, address, telephone),
or delete a payee, you must delete the payee record and create a new
one by simply clicking “Delete” next to the payee. Then
follow the instructions above to “Add a Payee.” You cannot
change or delete a payee online through Frontier NetTeller with Power
Pay. However, you may call us at 1-888-369-0303 to change or delete
a payee.
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Can I change a scheduled payment?
Yes! To edit any information in a scheduled payment (one-time or recurring),
click the “Paper-and-Pencil” icon next to the payment. The
Edit Payment screen appears. Make your changes and click “Submit” to save them.
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Can I place a stop payment on a bill payment that has already been
processed?
We cannot place a stop payment on a bill payment that has already been
processed.
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What is the cut-off time to change or delete pending payments?
You may cancel or change any scheduled payment through Frontier NetTeller
with Power Pay no later than 12:00 p.m. CST on the scheduled Payment
Date.
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What should I do if a payee has not posted my payment or I've received
a late notice?
First, you should always allow enough time for the payee to receive
and post your payment. Remember to allow at least 48 hours for electronic
payments and up to 8 days for check/draft payments. If you receive a
late notice, and more than enough time was given for the payment, call
the payee directly to ensure your payment and late notice did not cross
in the mail. If you believe an error has occurred, you can e-mail us
at ibsupport@frontiernational.com with the payee's name, payment date,
amount, account number, and telephone number or call Online Banking
at 1-888-369-0303 and we can research the payment.
**PLEASE DO NOT SEND
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION VIA E-MAIL.**
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What happens if I don't have enough money in my account to cover
a Bill Payment? Will I be notified?
If a payment is canceled due to insufficient funds, the Bank will send
a "Non-sufficient Funds Notification" to your mailing address
on file. Your account will also be debited for any applicable overdraft
and/or non-sufficient fund fees.
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FUNDS AVAILABILITY POLICY
What is Frontier Bank Funds Availability Policy?
Our general policy is to allow you to withdraw funds deposited in your
account on the first business day after the day we receive your deposit.
Funds from electronic direct deposits will be available on the day we
receive the deposit. In some cases, we may delay your ability to withdraw
funds beyond the first business day. Then, the funds will generally
be available by the fifth business day after the day of the deposit.
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SECURITY ISSUES
How safe is my account information?
Please refer to our "Security
Statement" for the complete details of our security.
Our Part in keeping your account information safe
We use commercially reasonable security technology to keep your account
information safe. With encryption, firewalls, and trusted operating
systems incorporated into our overall banking architecture, authentic
transactions may take place over the internet with relative safety.
No system is completely safe from third parties, however, especially
the internet. As such, we cannot guarantee the security of all communications.
Please refer to our "Security Statement" for the details of our security.
Your Part in keeping your account information
safe
Your Access ID and PIN are confidential and you should
exercise care when using them. Don't make your PIN something that can
be easily guessed or figured out.
· Never lend your Access ID or PIN to anyone and never write
them on your PC or any computer materials.
· Never accept advice from strangers while you are using it.
Beware of fraudulent requests for your PIN by someone posing as a
Bank employee. A Bank employee would never ask for this information!
· Never use a "Save PIN" feature if offered by your
browser. (This is a feature available in Microsoft Explorer 5.0) This
would allow anyone who opens your browser access to your account information
without needing a PIN.
Use a browser with 128-bit encryption. (Encryption is a method of scrambling
information transmitted between you and the Bank.) Please refer to our "Security Statement" for the more
recommendations you can follow to ensure maximum security of your account
information.
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Where can I find more detailed information about security?
Please refer to our online “Security Statement” for more detailed information on what we do to keep your banking information
safe with Online Banking.
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Can the Bank answer questions about my internet service connection
or my computer?
Your best source of information regarding any issues you have with
your internet connection is your Internet Service Provider. Their customer
service personnel are trained to answer all your internet connection
questions. The same holds true for any questions about your computer.
Contact the hardware manufacturer or software company for best results.
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Can anyone else see my account information?
No, your online account information is available only to those with
an authorized Access ID and PIN. The information is not public. For
more information please refer to our Privacy Policy.
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Who is liable, the Bank or me, if a "hacker" breaks
into the system and takes all or some of my money?
Your liability may be limited by a federal regulation (known as "Regulation
E") against "unauthorized transactions" to your accounts.
Please refer to the “New Account Electronic Funds Disclosure”
information provided to you when you initiated your new depository account
and/or the Section 14 “Incase of Errors or Questions about Your
Electronic Transfers, located in the Online Banking Agreement for more
details. You may obtain another copy of this disclosure from any of
our banking offices, by accessing our website, or by calling Online
Banking at 1-888-369-0303.
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Why does Frontier NetTeller load so slow over the internet?
A secure site such as Frontier NetTeller will be slower due to the
encryption process. Additionally, the capabilities of your computer,
memory space available, modem, software, and Internet Service Provider
all affect the speed at which the information travels. Please be patient,
the slower speed is for both your and our security and protection. Some
tips that can help if memory is the problem: click on your browser’s
"Help" button to find how to make appropriate changes.
· Reduce the graphics - Graphics require extensive system
resources, and can be eliminated to speed up the loading process.
· Clear your memory cache
· Shut down other programs you have running
· Change your wallpaper to a generic pattern or remove your
screen saver feature.
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How do I contact the Bank if I have a question or comment about Frontier
NetTeller?
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns you can e-mail us
at ibsupport@frontiernational.com
or telephone Online Banking at 1-888-369-0303 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Please note that e-mail is not a secure environment
like Frontier NetTeller. Please do not include any sensitive information
in your email, such as account numbers, PINs, or social security numbers.
Your name and a general description of your question will be sufficient
to respond to your question.
**PLEASE DO NOT SEND
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION VIA E-MAIL.**
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What internet browsers can I use with Frontier NetTeller?
You may use Microsoft Internet Explorer® (Versions 5.5 or higher)
Netscape Navigator® (Versions 6.1 or higher). These browsers support
secure transactions over the internet using Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
protocol. If you get an error that has "CGI" in the title
when you try to access Frontier NetTeller, your browser may have its
"Java" turned off. You can turn the Java on in the Options
or Preferences menu of your browser.
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Can I access Frontier NetTeller from outside the United States?
Yes! Just use a secure browser such as Netscape NavigatorTM or Microsoft
Explorer®.
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Are My Deposits Insured by the FDIC?
Frontier Bank is a FDIC-insured bank. Each depositor is insured up
to $100,000.00. Please visit the FDIC's homepage for more information.
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