[LINK] Bank services

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Perhaps old news for some Linkers, but, "Which Bank" is still calling
these new services. One well remembers Linkers suggesting SMS approval
for bank account withdrawals just last year. Perhaps Link's influence?

Quote from websites:

1. As a NetBank customer, you can enjoy the added security and 
convenience of our free NetCode SMS service. A 'NetCode' is a one-off 
password you can have sent to your mobile phone as an SMS to authorise 
certain NetBank transactions. To take advantage of this new service, view 
our demonstration.. <www.commbank.com.au/netbank/netcodesms/flash.htm>

2. Alternatively, we offer a security token which is a small electronic 
device that also delivers a NetCode ..

3.  Doctors etc can now, "Offer your patients (Medicare) rebates to their 
nominated bank account when they settle their accounts, (at the surgery) 
saving them time by not having to visit a Medicare office to receive 
their rebates.. In three easy steps you can process claims for bulk bill 
claims, paid patient, or unpaid patient claims using your EFTPOS 
terminal."

That is, patients swipe their 'Medicare Card' through the doctor's EFTPOS 
machine, and the Medicare claim is processed by Medicare and sent to the 
patient's nominated bank account on the spot.
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Cheers, people
Stephen Loosley
Victoria,
Australia

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