Security Tools & Tips

Take advantage of the Northfield services and tips below to help protect your personal information.

Check Account Activity Regularly
Monitor your bank statements or transactions online to identify any unauthorized activity.  Contact Northfield immediately if you detect suspicious account activity that may be fraudulent.

Enroll for E-Statements
Eliminate paper bank statements being sent by mail by enrolling in e-statements.  Your e-statements can be accessed securely within your online banking accounts and are archived for future reference.

Sign Up for Account Alerts
Enroll in Online/Mobile Banking get notified for specified transactions, withdrawals, and balance thresholds.

Set Strong Passwords
Utilize strong passwords or a passphrase for online and mobile banking that have a long character length and include special characters.  Also change your password on a regular basis.

Enable Face ID Technology for the Mobile App
Avoid signing in to the Northfield Mobile App with your username and password by enabling Face ID technology.

Keep your Computer Antivirus Software Up-to-Date
Be sure to use Antivirus software on your personal or business computers and keep them up-to-date for the greatest protection from threats of malware or viruses.

Download the Card Valet App for Debit Cards
The CardValet^® mobile app is ideal for cardholders who want to manage their debit cards to control spending and take steps to prevent fraud.

• When you turn your card "off” through the CardValet mobile app, no withdrawals or purchases will be approved.
• Real-time alerts keep you informed when your card is used or declined.
• Transaction controls set up by you allow your card to work only in specific locations or geographic areas.
• Set spending limits for general use or specify thresholds by merchant types, such as gas, groceries or retail stores.