It's not difficult to open a bank account. There are very few 1._________. You should go to any bank of your choice, fill in a few 2._______, and that's it. You will probably have to pay bank 3.______ if there is no money in your account or if you have an 4._______. For regular everyday use most people choose a current account. Such an account earns very little or no 5._______, but you are given a credit card which makes shopping easier. Nowadays, 6.______ banking has become very popular. Online banking certainly provides great convenience and can save you a lot of time. Online banking lets you check your 7._______, transfer money between accounts, and pay bills.

However, you need to be careful and protect your online bank account. So, how to protect your bank account and keep it safe from theft?
8._____ in to your account on a regular basis, even if you don't have any 9._____ to do. Simply take a look. It only takes a moment to review your information so that you know what's going on -- and to make sure nothing is wrong. If you do discover a problem, contact your bank immediately.
Don't be tempted to do your online banking in the library or the local Internet cafe. You don't know who has access to that information or how they'll 10._______ it.