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What is mobile check deposit and how does it work?

Mobile check deposit is a feature within the U.S. Bank Mobile App that lets you deposit checks into your U.S. Bank checking or savings account digitally. And there's no fee. All you need is a mobile device with a camera. 

Please note, mobile check deposit is only available on the U.S. Bank Mobile App. This service is not available on our full website usbank.com.

To deposit a check using the U.S. Bank Mobile App

  1. Select Transfer & pay, then choose Deposit a check. 
  2. Select the accountyou'd like to deposit funds into, then enter the check amount. 
    Note: For U.S. Treasury checks, use the toggle bar to avoid impacting your daily and weekly deposit limits. 
  3. Sign the check.
    • Turn the check over and clearly sign your name in the endorsement space.
    • Use black or blue ink for better visibility.
  4. Take a picture of the front and back of the check.
    For best results, follow these tips:
    • Take the picture directly above the check while holding the camera still. 
    • Place your check on a dark background.
    • Have strong enough lighting to see all details.
    • Make sure all four corners show and the check is flat without folds or creases.
    • Ensure the picture is in focus. If it's blurry, try taking the picture again.
  5. Optional: Add a note in the Personal note field.
    • Avoidadding sensitive information such as PINs, account numbers, or passwords.
    • These notes are specific to your profile and can be referenced later. This information is not added to our system of record; therefore, only you can read them.
  6. Review the details of your mobile deposit and select Deposit.
    Note: We recommend retaining all checks for at least seven business days after the deposit is made. 
     

More information

Checks eligible for mobile check deposit include, but aren't limited to:

  • Consumer, business and corporate checks.
  • Payable Through drafts.
  • Money orders.
  • Cashier's checks.

These checks are not eligible for mobile check deposit:

  • Items drawn on foreign banks or in foreign currency.
  • Paper drafts with MICR printing, such as convenience checks drawn off credit products such as home equity lines of credit and credit cards.
  • U.S. Savings bonds.
  • Third-party and substitute checks.

To learn more, visit our Mobile check deposit page.