With the rise in popularity of mobile phones and tablets, there has been an increase in the popularity of mobile banking. Although so many people already use banking applications via their phones or tablets to handle their financial business, it is still a good idea to stop and consider whether or not this method is safe. 

Fraud and identity theft have grown exponentially in recent years, so there is a reason for concern about safety. You can get more information about mobile banking through various online sources.

The short answer is that yes, there is a risk, but not too high. The banking industry saw the trend coming and has invested heavily in the level of protection that is difficult to hack. 

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Mobile banking can take three forms, short message service (SMS), mobile web, and apps. Each of them offers a different way to interact with the bank and each has a security risk and protection.

SMS is a text which customers can sign up for. It tells them when their account is low, when the deposit has cleared, or withdrawals or purchases have made over a certain amount.

Mobile web access is another way to do mobile banking. Through access to the Internet on your phone or tablet, the bank's website can be directly accessed and you can log into your account and perform all the functions as if you were at home on your desktop computer.

Applications for the customer's device is another way to do mobile banking. They are easy to use on mobile phones because they are formatted for quick navigation on small screens. It was developed to specifically coordinate with the security measures of individual banks.