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Thread ID: 125398 2012-06-25 20:25:00 Internet Travel Device for Banking Fishb8 (484) Press F1
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1283894 2012-06-26 03:20:00 So, is it safe to use your own tablet/laptop to access banking sites via your browser. No one else will have access to it? Fishb8 (484)
1283895 2012-06-26 03:36:00 So, is it safe to use your own tablet/laptop to access banking sites via your browser. No one else will have access to it?

If you buy a PrePaid Modem Stick locally, plug it in and set up, there are no issue's.

Lets put it this way, we have been using PrePay Modem Sticks in several Asian countries for at least the last 4 years with out any problems in regards to banking etc.

Better to use your own laptop or tablet than use a cafe or hotel computer. Assuming you take all your usual safe guards, then there should be little to worry about. Just don't keep notes on your laptop or what ever of your account numbers and passwords that would be useful to someone if your laptop was stolen.
PinoyKiw (9675)
1283896 2012-06-26 04:10:00 There are a number of banks that have apps for smartphones, i have the new Kiwibank one on my iphone! SolMiester (139)
1283897 2012-06-26 04:14:00 There are a number of banks that have apps for smartphones, i have the new Kiwibank one on my iphone!
Because of the small screen and big fingers I wouldn't want to use a smart phone app for banking as I think you could make some awful mistakes.
mikebartnz (21)
1283898 2012-07-09 13:05:00 Its not a big problem, there are many hotels which provide internet facility to visitors during stay at there. I had spent many time in SE Asia and not faced that problem during my stay at there. Alexis12 (16805)
1283899 2012-07-09 21:53:00 So, is it safe to use your own tablet/laptop to access banking sites via your browser. No one else will have access to it?

Install Keyscrambler Personal if using laptop www.qfxsoftware.com
Renegade (16270)
1283900 2012-07-09 22:11:00 You could leave your home router on and bridge the network(aka vpn) and that should keep you safe. Its sort of how proxys work. stratex5 (16685)
1283901 2012-07-09 23:05:00 So, is it safe to use your own tablet/laptop to access banking sites via your browser. No one else will have access to it?

I am glad you posted that question Fish8. I have also wondered what the best and safest thing to do is. I am thinking now, that I will get 3g capable Tablet when I travel next time. I've always just used the laptop that daughter loaned me, but the tablet is much lighter to carry round. Some good tips on safely using banking on this thread also.

LL
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