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If you are looking for a convenient way to keep track of your expenses and account activity, Regions Bank can help with RegionsNet® Online Banking, the free online banking service that gives you easy to use, safe and convenient access to your Regions accounts from any personal computer with Internet access.

Perhaps one of the most appealing aspects of banking online is that you can bank at your convenience 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you’re traveling on business or enjoying a vacation and financial issues arise, simply logon to the Internet and take care of business.

Access Accounts, Pay Bills Online
Online banking services such as RegionsNet, allow you to view and save your official account statements online, transfer funds between existing accounts and eligible loans, reconcile accounts, categorize expenses and generate reports, as well as check account balances.

For even greater convenience, try RegionsNet Online Banking with Bill Pay. This enhanced version of RegionsNet Online Banking gives you the added capability to pay bills online and the ability to schedule recurring payments such as utility bills and credit card bills in advance.

You can pay bills quickly and conveniently at home or during your lunch break from any personal computer with Internet access, plus you can eliminate trips to the post office and save money on envelopes and postage.RegionsNet Online Banking with Bill Pay is safe, reliable and costs only $5.95 a month after the free three-month trial period.

Safe and Secure
The operating system for RegionsNet Online Banking is designed to guard the privacy of Regions customers. The system supports 128-bit encryption, which scrambles information that is transmitted so only the RegionsNet system can decode it. In addition, account information is placed under access controls requiring a unique login ID and password.

• Here are some other actions you can take to protect your personal information online:
• Never share your login ID.
• Never share your password.
• Change your password often.
• Make sure no one is watching when you enter your login ID ` and password.
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  Online banking services such as RegionsNet, allow you to view and save your official account statements online, transfer funds between existing accounts and eligible loans, reconcile accounts, categorize expenses and generate reports, as well as check account balances.

  For even greater convenience, try RegionsNet Online Banking with Bill Pay. This enhanced version of RegionsNet Online Banking gives you the added capability to pay bills online and the ability to schedule recurring payments such as utility bills and credit card bills in advance.

  You can pay bills quickly and conveniently at home or during your lunch break from any personal computer with Internet access, plus you can eliminate trips to the post office and save money on envelopes and postage.RegionsNet Online Banking with Bill Pay is safe, reliable and costs only $5.95 a month after the free three-month trial period.

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• Do not send confidential information by e-mail unless you are in a secure session.
• Close the browser for added security during logoff.

Try It First
If you are interested in online banking with Regions, but not sure if this service is for you, Regions makes it easy by offering an online demo that allows you to manage a simulated account, practice setting up bill payments and generate reports. The demo is accessible from the Regions Web site at www.regions.com or at your local Regions bank office.

More Online Options
In addition to RegionsNet, the Regions Web site provides even more online options. You can apply for Regions accounts such as checking, savings and CDs. Visiting the Web site also connects you to information about IRAs (individual retirement accounts). You can also open and service existing IRA accounts from home or anywhere with Internet access.

Banking online brings the bank to you. Instead of rushing to get to the bank before it closes, you can take your time. Go online to open an account, transfer funds or pay your bills.

Online banking is the ultimate in ease and convenience for people with busy lifestyles. For more information about online banking services at Regions, visit the Web site at www.regions.com, call 1-800-REGIONS (1-800-734-4667) or visit your local Regions Bank office.