Simple alerts via their iPhone application of every debit card transaction made -showing the places name, and a location on a map at the same time.
Because there is no cut off, other than turning off notifications, this sounds like it could be annoying. But in practice, it’s just nice, and gives you a sense of security.
And when looking back over transactions at the end of the month - the maps are dang handy for jogging my memory…
> And when looking back over transactions at the end of the month - the maps are dang handy for jogging my memory...
Whenever I get an email from ING about a transaction or deposit (one that isn't totally obvious) I do this:
Click "Forward".
Delete all text/images.
Write a few words about the purchase or deposit.
And send it to myself.
That way I can look back in Gmail at any time and know EXACTLY what I spent that money on. This is helpful because sometimes knowing WHERE I spent money doesn't tell me anything about I actually purchased.
For example, I have a Debit Card Purchase of $10 at Farhad Monadjeem. What in the HECK is that???? Oh, that's actually the car wash at Mobil; the owner's name I suppose. This system is also great for online purchases, so I don't have to login to various websites to see what item(s) I purchased; it's all in my email.
Because there is no cut off, other than turning off notifications, this sounds like it could be annoying. But in practice, it’s just nice, and gives you a sense of security.
And when looking back over transactions at the end of the month - the maps are dang handy for jogging my memory…