Mobile check deposit is a free feature that comes with most banking apps. It allows you to deposit a check through your smartphone or tablet, and the process only takes a minute or two. Learn more ...

With the rise of online-only banks and apps that allow money transfers in just a few seconds from a smartphone, consumers no longer have to rely on ATMs or a bank teller to handle their paper checks.

Mobile check deposits can be incredibly convenient transactions — at least when they go through bank processes smoothly. That isn't always the case, though, as New York residents have experienced in ...