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Comment by parineum

21 days ago

I understand all that but I don't see how that's any less secure than a browser.

My bank doesn't allow access through a browser. It has to be the app or else you have to travel to their HQ in person (I guess) and close your account.

  • Can I ask what bank and why on Earth you continue to give them your business?

    I guess I'm unusual in that I've been using an "online" only bank for 20 years (back then it wasn't so online... I had a stack of UPS overnight envelopes for check deposits), but I cannot imagine patronizing a bank that won't let me log in and do basically anything from a browser.

    • In quite a few Asian countries there are no banks left that don't force you to use their apps. There is not other option.

    • I have never seen a bank that allows mobile deposits from a browser. I have always seen it require an app.

  • do they still allow you to download your transactions to your phone and get them to your pc that way? just curious, I'd be screwed, I don't know how to install apps on my phone.