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.

Online bill pay and peer-to-peer payment services have reduced the need to use checks as a form of payment, but occasionally you might still need to deposit a check.

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.

CNBC Select explains how mobile check depositing works and rounds up some popular banks that offer this feature.

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Have a check but no checking account? Here’s how to cash a check without a bank account and the best places to do it depending on the type of check.

Reasons your check deposit might be delayed If a check is taking longer to clear than your bank’s typical processing time, it’s probably because the bank placed an extended hold on it.