21.   In both cases, he said, a smaller, regional bank that had been slow to offer online banking was forced to change plans once it was purchased.

22.   In addition to telephone and online banking, one day the banks hope to offer services through interactive television.

23.   Intuit has pioneered online banking to customers with its Quicken personal finance program.

24.   Look up www.consumer-action.org for a comprehensive report on online banking.

25.   Most banks realize this threat and are offering online banking to meet customer demand and save costs.

26.   Nearly all of the big banks now offer some sort of online banking.

27.   Nevertheless, online banking is growing fast and electronic billing should give it a boost.

28.   Online banking and bill paying are easier with Quicken, although it can take a while to get started.

29.   Online banking?

30.   Online banking has a growing number of fans but it has yet to become a favorite indoor pastime.