Terms & Conditions
Please read these terms carefully before using our online banking services. They explain the general conditions for accessing your account, making transfers, understanding fees, and protecting your financial information.
Welcome to Bentak International Bank
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of Bentak International Bank’s online banking platform and related digital services. By accessing or using a service covered by these terms, you agree to comply with the applicable conditions and relevant laws.
These terms are a general template and should be reviewed and approved by the bank’s legal and compliance team before being published as binding contractual terms.
Eligibility and Registration
Online banking services are available to eligible customers who satisfy the bank’s account-opening, identity-verification, and regulatory requirements.
- You must provide accurate, complete, and current information.
- You must promptly update information that changes.
- The bank may request identity or supporting documents where required by law or its approved procedures.
- You must use the services only for lawful purposes.
Online Account Access
Customers are responsible for keeping their login credentials, passwords, authentication codes, and registered devices secure.
- Never share your password, one-time passcode, PIN, or security credentials with another person.
- Check recipient names, account details, and transaction amounts before authorizing a payment.
- Notify the bank promptly if you suspect unauthorized access or discover an unfamiliar transaction.
- The bank may apply reasonable security checks to help protect customers and prevent unauthorized activity.
Transfers and Electronic Payments
Electronic transfers are subject to account conditions, transaction limits, recipient-bank requirements, payment-network rules, and applicable laws.
- Customers should review all payment information before confirming a transfer.
- Processing times may vary depending on the payment method, receiving institution, currency, weekends, holidays, and compliance checks.
- Some transactions may be delayed while the bank verifies information or investigates suspected fraud.
- Cancellation or reversal may not be possible once a payment has been processed. Contact the bank immediately if you make an error.
- International transfers may involve exchange rates, intermediary institutions, and additional disclosed charges.
Banking Fees and Charges
Fees may apply to eligible services, including transfers, currency conversion, account maintenance, or other services described in the bank’s applicable fee schedule.
Where applicable, the bank should disclose the amount or method of calculation, the purpose of the fee, the currency, and when payment is due before the customer authorizes the relevant charge, subject to applicable law.
| Service | Fee Information |
|---|---|
| Electronic transfers | As stated in the current applicable fee schedule. |
| Currency conversion | Applicable exchange rate and any disclosed conversion charges should be shown before confirmation. |
| International payments | Applicable bank and intermediary charges should be disclosed where known and required. |
| Special verification or reference codes | Any genuine charge must have a documented purpose, an approved fee basis, and verifiable payment instructions. |
IEF Code and Payment Requirements
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The International Exchange Fee (IEF) is a fee associated with
transferring funds from your Bentak International Bank account
to your local bank account. The applicable fee depends on the
transaction details and the amount being transferred.
Customers are expected to follow the official instructions
provided by Bentak International Bank Customer Service
regarding the IEF process and applicable transaction fees.
Customer Service will provide information about the relevant
requirements and charges for each transaction.
Customers must follow the applicable verification and transfer
procedures communicated by the bank. Any IEF fee must be
confirmed through official bank channels, with the applicable
amount, payment details, and terms provided before payment.
International Exchange Fee (IEF)
Security and Fraud Prevention
The bank should use appropriate security measures to protect customer information and transactions. Customers also play an important role in keeping their accounts secure.
- Use strong, unique passwords and secure devices.
- Avoid logging in through links in unexpected messages.
- Never install unknown applications at the request of a person claiming to represent the bank.
- Report suspected fraud, phishing attempts, or unauthorized payments as soon as possible.
The bank will handle reports according to its procedures and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Privacy and Customer Information
Customer information should be collected, used, stored, and disclosed only for legitimate banking, security, service, legal, or regulatory purposes and in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.
- Information may be used to provide services and process transactions.
- Information may be shared with service providers or financial institutions where necessary and legally permitted.
- Customers may have rights to access, correct, or otherwise manage their personal information under applicable law.
Refer to the bank’s separate Privacy Policy for details about data retention, customer rights, and contact procedures.
Service Availability and Maintenance
Online banking may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical issues, telecommunications failures, third-party service interruptions, security incidents, or circumstances outside the bank’s reasonable control.
Where reasonably possible, planned maintenance should be communicated in advance. Customers should keep records of pending transactions and contact the bank if a transaction’s status is unclear.
Responsibilities and Liability
Customers must provide accurate payment details, safeguard credentials, and comply with the conditions applicable to their accounts.
The bank’s responsibilities, and any limits on liability, are subject to the account agreement and applicable law. Nothing in these terms is intended to exclude or restrict a legal right or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
If a customer believes a transaction was unauthorized or incorrectly processed, the customer should notify the bank promptly and provide the available transaction details.
Suspension or Closure of Services
Access to online banking may be restricted or suspended where reasonably necessary for security, suspected fraud, legal compliance, maintenance, or other legitimate reasons.
Where required by law and reasonably possible, the bank should notify the customer of a restriction and explain any available review or complaint procedure. Account closure and outstanding obligations remain subject to the applicable account agreement and law.
Complaints and Dispute Resolution
Customers who have concerns about a transaction, fee, account restriction, or service should contact the bank through its verified customer-support channels.
Please provide the transaction reference, relevant dates, the amount involved, and a clear explanation of the issue. Do not include your password, PIN, or one-time security code in a complaint.
Complaints should be handled in accordance with the bank’s established complaints procedure and applicable regulatory requirements. Customers retain any rights to refer a dispute to a competent regulator or other authorized body.
Changes to These Terms
These terms may be updated to reflect changes in services, technology, security requirements, fees, or applicable law. Material changes should be communicated through appropriate channels and take effect in accordance with applicable law and the relevant customer agreement.
Customers should review the published version periodically. Any effective date or revision history should be completed by the bank before publication.
Applicable Law
These terms are subject to the laws and regulations applicable to the bank and the relevant customer relationship. The governing law, regulatory authority, and dispute forum should be specified in the bank’s approved legal documentation.
If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.
Need Help or Clarification?
For questions about your account, transfer status, charges, or an IEF code request, contact the bank using independently verified official contact details before making a payment.
