About Browsers

Scotiabank is committed to providing customers with a secure and protected environment for Scotiabank Internet Banking and Brokerage.

Scotiabank has been tested, and currently functions with the required browsers listed below. When accessing Scotiabank, you are required to use one of these browsers. Browsers that are not listed should not be used, as they do not meet Scotiabank's high standards for information privacy and security. Our Encryption Checker can verify your current browser version and security level.

PC Users

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP2 or higher with 128-bit encryption

• Netscape Communicator 4.73 or higher with 128-bit encryption

Macintosh Users

Scotiabank supports Macintosh operating systems

only with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) browser versions:

If you are using Mac OS X, you can download Internet Explorer 5.2.2 with 128-bit encryption.

If you are using Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x, you can download Internet Explorer 5.1.6 with 128-bit encryption.

• Netscape Communicator 4.73 or higher with 128-bit encryption

Things to Know Before Downloading or Upgrading

A browser download could take up to 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the speed (baud rate) of your modem and the general level of Internet traffic at the time. It is recommended that you perform the download when you expect to not use your telephone line for a period of time

 

For more information about Scotiabank Internet Banking
dial 800-1-SCOTIA (726842)