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PNC Mobile Banking

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User verdict / 100 High confidence In trouble

The PNC Mobile Banking app is currently experiencing significant issues with stability and login functionality following recent updates, particularly for users migrated from First Bank, despite some users finding core features like Zelle easy to use.

4.8★ lifetime (1,978,756) Free to download since 2009 by PNC Bank, N.A. updated 0.8 mo ago recent negative 52% 120 reviews across 3 regions
App Stability & Performance First Bank Acquisition Login Issues Zelle Functionality User Experience & Features
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recent reviews across 3 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

Recent reviews for the PNC Mobile Banking app indicate a significant decline in user experience, with many reporting app crashes, login failures, and general unreliability after recent updates. While some users praise the ease of use for basic functions like Zelle and transfers, a large segment of the user base, particularly those migrated from First Bank, is expressing frustration with the app's performance and limited features compared to previous experiences.

What users like

  • Zelle functionality is generally easy and convenient for sending money without feesR2R8R12R14
  • Basic banking tasks and transfers are straightforward for some usersR2R8R16R70
  • Customer service is helpful for some users, especially over the phoneR17R29R100R106

What users complain about

  • The app frequently crashes, freezes, or fails to load, especially after recent updatesR5R9R19R20
  • Users experience persistent login issues, including being unable to sign in or being locked outR19R20R79R86
  • Many users migrated from First Bank report a poor transition experience, including lost Zelle contacts and reduced functionalityR13R21R35R37
  • Zelle functionality is limited, only available on mobile, and cannot send from multiple accounts or for business transactions easilyR3R4R42R47
  • The app is described as clunky, complicated, and having limited functionality compared to other banking appsR7R22R36R41
  • Transfer limits are restrictive, and external transfers to non-PNC accounts are difficult or unavailableR3R34R38R74
  • Lack of features like early direct deposit and options to pay extra to mortgage principalR11R195
  • The app size has significantly increased with updates, consuming more phone storageR57

Latest update · v5.2.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Thank you for using the PNC Mobile app. It’s been upgraded with intuitive and powerful tools and organized so important features you rely on are easy to find and use. The new app experience is being released in phases. Some users will see it sooner than others, and all users will be updated over time.

Recurring themes

App Stability & Performance negative
Many recent reviews report the app frequently freezes, crashes, or fails to load, especially after recent updates. This contradicts the developer's notes about an 'upgraded' experience.R5R9R19R20
Login Issues negative
Users are frequently unable to log in, with the app refreshing to the login page, deleting saved credentials, or locking them out of their accounts.R19R20R79R86
First Bank Acquisition negative
A significant number of negative reviews come from former First Bank customers who report a painful transition, loss of features (like Zelle contacts), increased fees, and overall dissatisfaction with PNC's service and app compared to their previous bank.R1R13R21R35
Zelle Functionality mixed
While many users find Zelle easy and convenient for sending money, a notable number complain about its limitations, such as being mobile-only, inability to send from multiple accounts, or issues with business transactions.R2R3R4R8
User Experience & Features negative
The app is frequently described as clunky, complicated, and having limited functionality, with issues like keyboards cutting off screens, difficulty finding features, and restrictive transfer limits. Some users also note the absence of features like early direct deposit or paying extra to mortgage principal.R7R11R22R36

Who it's for

This app is for existing PNC customers who primarily use it for basic transactions like checking balances and quick Zelle payments and have not encountered the recent stability issues R2R8R14. It is not recommended for former First Bank customers or users who require advanced features, reliable login, or a stable, intuitive mobile banking experience R13R19.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, with a significant portion (52.3%) being negative. This contrasts sharply with the lifetime rating of 4.8, suggesting a recent downward trajectory in user satisfaction, possibly linked to the latest updates and the First Bank acquisition. The developer's notes mention an 'upgraded' experience being phased in, but recent reviews strongly contradict this, reporting widespread issues with stability and login.

Frequently asked

Does the PNC Mobile Banking app support Zelle?
Yes, the PNC Mobile Banking app supports Zelle, and many users find it easy and convenient for sending money R2R14. However, Zelle functionality is limited to the mobile app, cannot be used from multiple accounts, and some users report issues with business transactions R4R42.
Are there issues with logging into the PNC Mobile Banking app?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate significant issues with logging into the PNC Mobile Banking app, including the app failing to verify users, refreshing to the login page, or locking users out of their accounts after recent updates R19R20R79R86.
How has the PNC Mobile Banking app been affected by the First Bank acquisition?
The PNC Mobile Banking app has been negatively affected by the First Bank acquisition for many former First Bank customers, who report a painful transition, loss of Zelle contacts, reduced functionality, and overall dissatisfaction compared to their previous banking experience R13R21R35R87.
Does the PNC Mobile Banking app have early direct deposit?
According to one user review, the PNC Mobile Banking app does not offer early direct deposit R11.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] 5/5 · US Simple!: As easy as 123!
  2. [R8] 5/5 · US Transfer: Awesome
  3. [R12] 5/5 · US Zelle!: Learned something new !
  4. [R14] 5/5 · US Easy!: I love PNC for mobile banking Zelle everything about it. Been there for over 40 years. They’re the best.
  5. [R16] 5/5 · US Buenísima herramienta: Me evita pérdidas de tiempo me ayuda a mis transferencias, prontos pagos etc
  6. [R70] 5/5 · US Very easy navigation: I’ve never once had an issue with my app. It works seamlessly and I have no complaints.
  7. [R17] 5/5 · US Customer service: Good help over the phone
  8. [R29] 5/5 · US Review: Excellent Timely service
  9. [R100] 5/5 · US ONE OF THE BEST BANKS!: I have had accounts with other banks in the past, and PNC has been providing me with the most satisfying experience so far. I deeply appreciate that there are People there who know me by name. Don’t mention the fact that I am warmly greeted as soon as I enter the bank. I am impressed with the intermittent phone calls just to Check to see if there is anything that they can
  10. [R106] 5/5 · US PNC SERVICE: Excellent service satisfaction guarantee!
  11. [R5] 1/5 · US Was good now bad: This app use to be good but since they added the Face ID login it’s pretty bad, it crashes at some point just about every time you use it.
  12. [R9] 2/5 · US Hate this app: This app NEVER loads. I haven’t been able to access my account via the app in weeks. Idk if there’s a bug, but I can’t even report it because the app just spins, it won’t login or let me do anything on the login screen.
  13. [R19] 1/5 · US New update not letting me login: I have enjoyed this app since 2016 and using it to manage my money. However, since this recent update, it will not let me log in at all. I fill in my info (autofill, which has always worked), and it just refreshes and takes me back to the login page no matter how many times I try to get in. I’ve hand typed it, ensured my info is in correctly, and it doesn’t even sa
  14. [R20] 1/5 · US App is broken today: The app has worked great for years but now does nothing when I log in. It’s not my credentials. I can log in via the website without issue. Whatever the new forced update is doesn’t work.
  15. [R79] 3/5 · US Only works half the time: When the app works it’s great and intuitive. However, it is temporarily out of service half the time I try an open it. They recently update the app and ever since then, it’s been very unreliable. I’ve actually had to go to the bank more because it’s been so unreliable.
  16. [R86] 2/5 · US Very clunky acquisition: I have been a First Bank customer for nearly 25 years. I was cautiously optimistic about PNC’s takeover; but at the moment, I feel terribly discouraged with it. I have created and recreated my online password roughly half a dozen times, and still I get locked out of my account periodically for no reason. The wait time is long to get help, either by phone or in person. I
  17. [R13] 1/5 · US Why the hell did you have to buy First Bank???: Recently switched from First Bank to these dingalings. It’s awful. This app is incredibly slow and poorly optimized compared to First Bank. Not to mention the ridiculous fees for transferring! A smaller bank made it FREE. Absolute insanity how many things are now a cash grab!
  18. [R21] 1/5 · US Person: Thanks for costing me a whole lot of time and money on youur 1st Bank takeover.
  19. [R35] 1/5 · US Not a good experience: Being migrated from First Bank has been nothing but problems. They are still not resolved after hours on the phone and in branches. Horrible customer service experience
  20. [R37] 1/5 · US What a mess: Terrible business transition
  21. [R3] 1/5 · US Took 6 in person visits!!!: How hard can it be to set up autopay to my landlord who also banks at PNC?! Bankers don’t get the training… transfer NO bill pay NO Zelle NO
  22. [R4] 1/5 · US Zelle: Zelle functionality is terrible. I cannot send from multiple accounts like I could with First bank. This is a huge loss for me.
  23. [R42] 3/5 · US Zelle on Pnc: Pnc only does Zelle on the phone. A very narrow method.
  24. [R47] 1/5 · US Can’t use my business Zelle: Set up accounts and set up Zelle Tried to do a business transaction but it failed Had to be on the phone for 30 min to achieve that I need to go to a branch to straight out my approval to sent $30
  25. [R7] 1/5 · US I am old. This stuff is just too complicated: Should have an easy system for older people.
  26. [R22] 1/5 · US App is awful: I have been considering leaving the bank given it’s poor service and clunky app
  27. [R36] 1/5 · US App is confusing: I have a joint account with my husband and I can’t see what bills he has in the queue so we have double paid. It is difficult to find things and understand what is in your account. Considering it is a joint account you should be able to see what is going out.
  28. [R41] 4/5 · US Functional but a tad clunky: The app is very convenient, but I find the UX to be clunky for certain actions, like when transferring money to a savings goal. The keyboard cuts off the screen and makes it difficult to see what dollar amount I’m typing.
  29. [R34] 2/5 · US External transfers: First Bank used to give us the ability to send an external money transfer to a non-PNC account that I was not listed as an owner on the account. I hear today that it’s not available through PNC.
  30. [R38] 1/5 · US Useless digital service: Have you ever wanted to send money to someone, but were limited to tiny increments well welcome to pnc Mobil banking. Pnc put the settlement money in my account instead of sending it to the correct recipient and now can only be transferred at a rate of 2k per day and 5k per week. Customer service had great ideas like use Zelle, which has a 1k per day 5k per month limit. Us
  31. [R74] 1/5 · US Transfer: Takes too long for ETF get reflected from other personal accounts and the option to transfer to another personal account from different institutions are not available.
  32. [R11] 2/5 · US Early deposit: What bank doesn’t have early direct deposit? PNC. I didn’t know that or I never would’ve opened an account.
  33. [R195] 3/5 · US No Option pay to principal: The app is very basic. Mortgage is even less option to manage. Like NO payment to extra to principal. Unable to pay to mortgage account any time.
  34. [R57] 1/5 · US Bloated: So tired of being forced into updates that just eat into phone storage for no appreciable improvement. This app size has doubled and is now half a gig from the last version. PNC isn’t alone in doing this but seriously doubling in size is ridiculous. I don’t need a half gig app just to do banking.
  35. [R1] 1/5 · US Going to: Chase
  36. [R87] 1/5 · US Doubt: PNC took over my old bank. All Zelle contacts gone.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store