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.

Depositing a check used to mean driving to a branch and waiting in line. With an online bank, it usually means taking two photos and tapping a button. The process is simple, but there are a few ...

Learn six ways mobile banking apps simplify bill payments, money transfers, mobile payments, and everyday financial ...

Hanna Horvath is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Red Venture's senior editor of content partnerships. Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible Operations, Inc.

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 ...