Banking on the Internet INTUIT Quicken program connects to about 43 banks, and the Quicken Financial Network Web site (www.qfn.com) offers insurance quotes, tax info, and mutual-fund data. Separate BankNOW service lets folks pay bills on AOL, and, later this year, the Web. MECA SOFTWARE Jointly owned by several banks. Its Managing Your Money software program is distributed free at many banks. In the works: a pilot program to "push" account info, stock quotes, and other financial news tailored to consumers. MICROSOFT Microsoft Money personal-finance software includes hot links to online banking Web sites and its own Microsoft Investor site (investor.com), where consumers can track and trade securities. WELLS FARGO Web site (www.wellsfargo.com) allows Net consumers to access account histories, schedule bill payments, order checks, buy travelers checks, and transfer money between accounts. Bill-paying service costs $5 a month. DATA: BANK TECHNOLOGY NEWS, BUSINESS WEEK Return to main story

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