• Never share your login credentials/passwords.
• Maintain an up-to-date antivirus software.
• Avoid using public Wi-Fi or a Wi-Fi that is not password protected.
• Never send sensitive information (account #s, Tax IDs, etc.) via e-mail. You can initiate a secure message to Republic Bank from within Business Online Banking by navigating to the “Messages”  menu option.
• Never click on a hyperlink within an e-mail from an unknown source.
• Protect all accounting documents by locking away check stock, invoices and critical account information.
• Beware of “phishing” emails asking for personal information.  Legitimate sources will not e-mail clients asking them to ‘verify’ information or otherwise divulge personal data.
• Let the bank know when a user should be removed from our Business Online Banking system
• If possible, use dual control & segregation of duties when utilizing Business Online Banking.
• Reconcile and monitor account activity frequently. Examine bank statements punctually and report any abnormalities to your Financial Institution.
• Pay attention to your Last Login date/time on Business Online Banking. Let the bank know if the date is different than the user access.

This is located at the top right-hand screen of the Business Online Banking Homepage.

For more information, please contact us at 1-866-534-2341.