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 deposits offer a convenient way to deposit checks without ever visiting a bank in person. But before you snap a picture and tap submit, you need to take one key step: endorse the check. To ...

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.

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