Lydia is a French startup that also turned payments into a mobile consumer app and service. Now, after reaching 8 million users, the company finds itself in an interesting position.

Every app is different, so take a few moments to consider what you want to be able to do from your phone before choosing which mobile banking app to install. There’s no rule that says you have ...

When considering the best banking apps, we looked at what’s most important to the mobile banking experience: ease of use, added features, app security, cost and customer experience.

The best banking apps let you manage accounts, set up alerts, and more. Investopedia’s staff researched 15 top U.S. banking apps to recommend the best for the palm of your hand.

But if you’ve made the switch to mobile banking, here’s a look at some of the key findings of CR’s evaluation that can help you decide which app best suits your needs.

Mobile banking enables customers to manage financial services – such as their balance, transfers, standing orders, statements, direct debits, overdrafts, and bill payments – via their smartphones.

Increasing numbers of people are banking by phone — smart phone, that is. Banks are adding mobile apps to their services, but some are more secure than others.