Banking

Intuit Inc.’s Mint.com has rolled out an Android tablet application after seeing a greater need from consumers to manage their money on mobile devices.

Mobile banking is expected to continue to rise by 2013 with a half billion consumers using the services, according to a study from Juniper Research.

Financial institution Wells Fargo is aiming to make mobile banking available on every platform with a Kindle Fire application.

Financial institution E*Trade has added a mobile deposit feature to its iPhone application to help consumers easily deposit checks.

Mobile banking will continue to grow next year across multiple fronts. Not only will more banks jump into mobile with optimized sites and applications, but financial institutions will also build on their existing mobile programs with a variety of new services.

Looking to make up the revenues lost as a result of new consumer protection rules put into place this fall, banks are reportedly considering a host of new fees, including ones for mobile banking services.

Financial institution First Hawaiian Bank is rolling out a mobile set of tools aimed at capturing as many mobile users as possible.

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is part of the network for a new mobile banking service that lets users transfer money between mobile phones using SMS.

A new mobile sweepstakes from Capital One lets the brand engage with customers in a fun way while encouraging them to try its mobile banking services.

Financial institution Citi is making its email alert program mobile-friendly after seeing an increased need from consumers to manage their accounts via the handset.