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bucolic_frolic

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1. That's true, the industry is far behind

Reply to justaprogressive (Original post)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 11:04 AM

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There are authenticator apps but maybe 25% of banks have never heard of them. 2FA can be a text, a call, or questions that customers authorize.

It's advisable by some to keep 2 checking accounts at different banks. It's a whole world of pain when your only account is inaccessible for weeks.

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That's true, the industry is far behind bucolic_frolic Monday #1

This is why I do no online banking indusurb Monday #2