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.

Banks and credit unions typically offer remote deposit services that allow you to deposit checks via an app on your mobile phone instead of going into a branch. While it might seem like physical ...

An online bank provides many of the same functions and services as a traditional bank, except it doesn’t have any physical branches. Instead, you complete your banking tasks from your computer or ...