Take your bank mobile

Mobile banking apps make managing your finances easier. Find out how.

Hands of a person looking at the mobile bank State Farm app

Most people already know they can check their account balances online. But banking customers can also use their smartphones to deposit checks, pay bills or even open a new account. The vast majority — nearly 9 out of 10 — of banks and credit unions offer a mobile banking app. According to Statista, nearly three-quarters of Americans used a mobile device the last time they checked their account balance.

The following mobile banking features can help you keep track of your finances and save countless trips to the ATM.

Check deposit

Features allow you to endorse a check, take a quick digital photograph of both sides and deposit the funds into your bank account. To help reduce your risk of fraud, be sure to shred your check after the transaction is approved.

Bill pay

Mobile bill payment allows you to schedule one-time and recurring online payments and also view your pending and processed payments.

Digital wallet

Some mobile banking apps allow you to add your credit and debit cards to the app, creating a digital wallet inside your phone. You then can use your cards to pay for in-app and online purchases, as well as in-store purchases, at retailers that accept mobile payment options. You may also be able to use your bank's app to redeem credit card rewards points.

Ease of access

One of the greatest features of mobile banking is convenience. Mobile apps make it easy to transfer money internally between accounts, locate nearby partner ATMs and contact customer service through in-app messaging.

Security

Conducting important financial transactions via smartphone might seem risky, but many mobile banking apps offer advanced security features. Some apps and online banking sites allow you to set up custom alerts for suspicious activity, sign into your accounts with your fingerprint or even temporarily lock accounts associated with lost or stolen debit cards.

In addition, if your bank offers two-factor authentication, it's wise to use it. Two-factor authentication is an added layer of security beyond just your password, such as a verification code sent to a trusted device.

The information in this article was obtained from various sources not associated with State Farm® (including State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates). While we believe it to be reliable and accurate, we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information. State Farm is not responsible for, and does not endorse or approve, either implicitly or explicitly, the content of any third party sites that might be hyperlinked from this page. The information is not intended to replace manuals, instructions or information provided by a manufacturer or the advice of a qualified professional, or to affect coverage under any applicable insurance policy. These suggestions are not a complete list of every loss control measure. State Farm makes no guarantees of results from use of this information.
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