HSBC - Nasty thing they just sent me. (secure key)

This new secure key!!!

Check it out

Now takes 5 minutes to login to it.. longer if you lose the bloody thing.

anyone else hate it?
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  • dannymccann
    dannymccann Posts: 567 Forumite
    Yep, I have one for Barclays as well, stupid system
  • NOWSE
    NOWSE Posts: 385
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    Unless I take this thing around with me, I can no longer check my account and carry out transactions when away from home.

    Not happy.
  • Lith
    Lith Posts: 897
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    henlans wrote: »
    This new secure key!!!

    Check it out

    Now takes 5 minutes to login to it.. longer if you lose the bloody thing.

    anyone else hate it?


    5 minutes to login ?


    Just logged in mine now and that was 30 seconds..... whats the problem? (i know its s stupid thing) but security is good - to much security is stupid.


    Yep, I have one for Barclays as well, stupid system

    Thats much different to the HSBC one... and the barclays one is indeed very stupid.. dont want a card reader in my house lol..


    NOWSE wrote: »
    Unless I take this thing around with me, I can no longer check my account and carry out transactions when away from home.

    Not happy.

    The things tiny it isnt that bad... but the barclays one is massive stupid it is..
    HSBC (Main A/C)
    Halifax Back up A/C
    Lloyds (Spending) A/C
    RBS Back up A/C
    Barclays Old A/C
    Nationwide Old A/C
  • callum9999
    callum9999 Posts: 4,389
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    NOWSE wrote: »
    Unless I take this thing around with me, I can no longer check my account and carry out transactions when away from home.

    Not happy.

    Perhaps you should take it around with you then? I believe it comes with a hook to attach to your keys.

    Annoying yes, prohibitively annoying - definitely not.
  • dannymccann
    dannymccann Posts: 567 Forumite
    I personally think it should be an opt in thing, not a blanket 'everyone who uses internet banking is a retard so have this 'secure key' dongle'.

    I dread to think how much it cost to implement and the environmental impact of, I believe, the 3 individual letters I received about it.

    And it isnt anymore secure because I have so many pin numbers and passwords to remember (personally and professionally as I work in financial services with 12 different software systems to remember log ins for :|) that they are all the bloody same anyway :rotfl:
  • fkelanne
    fkelanne Posts: 706 Forumite
    i love mine, think they are spot on.
    savings for 2012.. New year new me.. Going to save save save... and not spend spend spend. :rotfl:
    WANT £7000 BY JAN 2012.
    Jan -£80
    Feb -
    March-
  • Sharon87
    Sharon87 Posts: 4,011
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    I get having the secure keys if you want to set up transfers and transfer money to them, (like Natwest does) but not to log in!

    Does anyone know if I can still do mobile banking without having to use one?

    I'm waiting till the last day to activate mine, freedom for 9 more days!
  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
    Never found it much of a problem myself. Takes less than a minute to login.
  • It can be annoying at first but once you’re used to it, it won’t feel any different.
    If you can attach it to your keys, what’s the problem? I assume you don’t usually go out without them.

    It takes about a minute to log in with, so if it takes someone 5 minutes, I suggest they get a quicker, updated pc lol:p

    If banks offered an “opt in” option, what would you go with?
    Yes- Use your key and keep the banks promise to secure your cash
    No- Don’t use the key, but don’t expect the banks to refund anything, if it gets stolen
    :beer: Savings £18,000 / £25,000 :beer:
  • Sharon87
    Sharon87 Posts: 4,011
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    Well it's annoying for me as I take my laptop to different rooms in the house and if I want to log in I'll have to bring that too. It's just hassle.
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