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ESL Mobile Banking alternatives

ESL Mobile Banking users often seek alternatives due to persistent app glitches, login issues, and recent updates that worsened the user experience. Many look for more reliable apps with better functionality for managing transactions and payments.

Why users look for alternatives to ESL Mobile Banking

The alternatives

Chase Mobile®
4.8★ · 9,300,482 ratings · Free

Chase Mobile® offers a generally reliable and safe banking experience with friendly and professional staff, and convenient in-branch services R55R60R62. Users appreciate the speed and accuracy of kiosks and the overall positive customer service R60R62.

Better for: Chase Mobile® is better for users who prioritize a stable app experience and value strong in-person customer service and branch amenities, such as clean kiosks and helpful staff R55R60R62. It suits those who have used it for years without problems and feel safe with the service R62.

Head-to-head: ESL Mobile Banking vs Chase Mobile®
U.S. Bank Mobile Banking
4.8★ · 2,070,763 ratings · Free

U.S. Bank Mobile Banking is praised for being easy to use, fast, and convenient, allowing users to manage most banking needs from their phone R66R68R71R72. It supports features like mobile check deposits, bill payments, and money transfers, often with facial recognition for login R69R73.

Better for: This app is better for users who want a simple, clean, and efficient mobile banking experience that minimizes the need for physical bank visits R71. It's ideal for those who value easy internal transfers, mobile check deposits, and quick access via biometric login R66R69R73.

Head-to-head: ESL Mobile Banking vs U.S. Bank Mobile Banking
Navy Federal Credit Union
4.9★ · 814,915 ratings · Free

Navy Federal Credit Union is highly regarded by its members as a top-tier bank with an overall excellent service R83. While the app itself can be buggy with frequent maintenance and login issues, the underlying credit union is considered the best by many long-term users R79R81R82R85.

Better for: Navy Federal Credit Union is better for individuals who are eligible for membership and prioritize the overall banking institution over the mobile app's occasional glitches R83. It suits those who are willing to tolerate app maintenance and bugs for what they consider to be the best banking service available R79R81R82R85.

Head-to-head: ESL Mobile Banking vs Navy Federal Credit Union
Regions Mobile
4.9★ · 520,438 ratings · Free

Regions Mobile is generally considered a good app by some users, especially with in-person assistance for older customers R94. However, it frequently suffers from inconsistencies, glitches, and periods of unavailability, making basic functions like deposits and payments unreliable R93R95R96.

Better for: Regions Mobile might suit users who have strong loyalty to Regions Bank and are willing to deal with frequent app downtime and glitches, or those who primarily rely on in-branch services R94. It is not ideal for users who need consistent, reliable access to mobile banking features like Zelle or mobile deposits R96.

Head-to-head: ESL Mobile Banking vs Regions Mobile
Kuda
4.7★ · 132,441 ratings · Free

Kuda is a banking app that some users find to be the best, but it is plagued by significant login issues, account locking problems, and slow transaction updates R107R109R111R113. Users report difficulties with passkey login, accounts being locked without reason, and delays in money reflecting in balances R107R109R111.

Better for: Kuda is difficult to recommend broadly due to its reported critical issues with login, account access, and transaction processing R107R109R111R113. It might appeal to users who have had positive experiences despite these issues, but the consistent complaints about fundamental banking functions make it a risky choice for reliable daily use .

Head-to-head: ESL Mobile Banking vs Kuda
Stick with ESL Mobile Banking if

You should stick with ESL Mobile Banking if you find its core functions, like managing accounts and paying Visa credit cards, easy to use and reliable for your specific needs, and if you appreciate the in-person service and privacy ESL provides .

Evidence note: Kuda has too few consistently positive reviews to confidently recommend it as a reliable alternative.

Frequently asked

Why do users find ESL Mobile Banking frustrating?
Users find ESL Mobile Banking frustrating due to frequent app crashes, login glitches, and issues with making payments or transfers R13R22R24. Many also dislike the constant requests for reviews and recent updates that worsened the user interface R4R6R9R29.
Which alternative offers the most reliable app experience?
U.S. Bank Mobile Banking appears to offer the most reliable app experience, with users consistently reporting that it works flawlessly, is fast, and is easy to use for various banking tasks R68R71R72R73.
Are there any alternatives with good in-person service?
Chase Mobile® is noted for its friendly, qualified, and professional staff, with users appreciating the speed and accuracy of kiosks and feeling safe in branches R55R60.
Do any alternatives have issues with app maintenance?
Navy Federal Credit Union's app is frequently under maintenance, leading to users being unable to check accounts or transfer money R79R81R82R85.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R13] ESL Mobile Banking 1/5 · US Log in glitch needs to be fixed: I’m so tired of being told my login credentials are invalid when I need to see how much money is in my bank account….this glitch NEEDS to be fixed, it’s extremely stressful. You guys can’t be playing with peoples money like this, I have rent due and need to know how much I can spend on groceries.
  2. [R22] ESL Mobile Banking 1/5 · US App is very broken: Cannot transfer money within my own account. It worked once. Staff cannot support, this online banking very broken.
  3. [R24] ESL Mobile Banking 1/5 · US App doesn’t open: I have to touch the app sometimes 15 times to get it to open and then multiple times to get it not to save my password. Terrible upgrade.
  4. [R28] ESL Mobile Banking 1/5 · US App: Awful. Wont let me install again. Everytime I tried checking acct. it would return to my main screen, out of bank app. A lot of problems
  5. [R6] ESL Mobile Banking 3/5 · US New changes: Theres new changes and honestly i think its worse- before you could easily see available vs total $ in your accounts, now its just the total/Net amt showing until you click. Plenty of times when I need to access this app, theres always some issue, and now with the new updates it keeps saying application error and that it cant display my location- i tried logging in on multiple device
  6. [R9] ESL Mobile Banking 3/5 · US Recent update is meh: Coming here to agree with others that the app works fine but was nicer before the Big Upgrade that was much advertised. It's not bad but I prefer the previous version.
  7. [R15] ESL Mobile Banking 3/5 · US Recent update isn’t an upgrade: The most recent update and ui changes have me a little stumped ESL. Not sure what was wrong before but not loving the new version update tbh. Not sure how others reacted to the changes but I do actually miss the old ui and it’s been weeks now since the update. Typically I adapt. Heck I don’t even waste my time writing reviews but really curious if you all did any fo
  8. [R20] ESL Mobile Banking 2/5 · US Not Good: When I am looking at my bank accounts, I don’t need to see ads from your or anyone else. Just list my accounts and balances on the screen. You had this mastered and then made me update my app to this new garbage. Please revert back to the simple Home Screen.
  9. [R7] ESL Mobile Banking 2/5 · US Money transfer: I just don’t like the fact that the money is on the account and it doesn’t get taken out unless you do it manually. It’s just sit there and then I get a late fee.
  10. [R12] ESL Mobile Banking 3/5 · US Not impressed: When paying a loan payment I have to scroll up to hit “transfer” but the screen will go back up and the transfer button disappears. I had to try to click on it fast before it scrolled back down again. I’m not playing a game here, I’m trying to pay a bill. Please fix this.
  11. [R18] ESL Mobile Banking 1/5 · US Submit button: I can’t hit the submit button to make a payment!!!!!
  12. [R4] ESL Mobile Banking 1/5 · US Annoying: I’m going to start reading this app a one star because every single time I log on it asked me to review it and that’s annoying
  13. [R23] ESL Mobile Banking 5/5 · US ESL: Stop asking for this every time I use the app
  14. [R29] ESL Mobile Banking 5/5 · US Constant Pop up: Every time you log into the ESL app they have a pop up message to leave a review even though multiple reviews have been left the pop up message is still there every time you log in. ESL QUIT BEGGING YOUR CUSTOMERS EVERY TIME THEY LOG INTO THE APP MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY TO LEAVE A REVIEW
  15. [R35] ESL Mobile Banking 4/5 · US It’s great: Now stop bothering me.
  16. [R3] ESL Mobile Banking 3/5 · US Needs option: I wish you’d show pending transactions as far as income into my account. Generations used to provide that & it’s the one thing I miss.
  17. [R16] ESL Mobile Banking 2/5 · US Inaccurate Credit Representation: Available credit isn’t accurately represented, causing a decline for insufficient funds and doesn’t notify you until it’s too late
  18. [R55] Chase Mobile® 5/5 · US My favorite bank ❤️: The most decent bank is CHASE , the bank with digitally, my branch in RIVERDALE the cashiers dressed like air hostess so beautiful and classy, there attendance is absolutely amazing, happy people with respect , keep it up guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  19. [R60] Chase Mobile® 5/5 · US Chase is amazing: Chase staffs a friendly qualified professional staff. I love the speed and accuracy of the kiosk, I’m impressed that it’s always clean the screen is kept wiped there’s no trash around its well lit I feel safe no matter what time I bank. When I occasionally do go inside the bank my branch I began with they always remember my name, impressive! I like that they always speak you are
  20. [R62] Chase Mobile® 5/5 · US Great App: I been using it for years and have not had a problem, I feel safe and the customer service is great!!!!!
  21. [R66] U.S. Bank Mobile Banking 5/5 · US Internal transfer: I love this easy feature!
  22. [R68] U.S. Bank Mobile Banking 5/5 · US Great app: I’ve never had an issue, always works flawlessly.
  23. [R69] U.S. Bank Mobile Banking 5/5 · US Easy: Easy to make a mobile check deposit
  24. [R71] U.S. Bank Mobile Banking 5/5 · US Great!: I love this app. It’s easy to use and very convenient! I don’t remember the last time I’ve been in an actual bank because of this app.
  25. [R79] Navy Federal Credit Union 2/5 · US Always under maintenance: WHYYYY is this app constantly under maintenance? I try to open in and half the time I can't even check my account or transfer money because they're "conducting scheduled maintenance." I've never dealt with a banking app or any app like this where it's always undergoing some sort of service, like this is so frequent that it has irritated me enough to the point of writing a
  26. [R81] Navy Federal Credit Union 3/5 · US The Maintenance shut down is annoying: Eveytime I need to get into my bank I gotta worry if it in maintenance or not like at least give me a warning
  27. [R82] Navy Federal Credit Union 1/5 · US Unacceptable: I live in Hawaii and the navy federal app is almost always being worked on. Definitely open another bank!
  28. [R83] Navy Federal Credit Union 5/5 · US Best of All: You won’t find better than NFCU, period.
  29. [R93] Regions Mobile 1/5 · US Inconsistent!: There is always something wrong with this app, especially lately. Even now, I’m unable to login, and there is never an explanation 🤷🏾‍♂️so sick of this app
  30. [R94] Regions Mobile 5/5 · US Lo mejor: Yo soy una persona mayor pero la sucursal de Bird road Mairelis siempre me ayuda y me enseña usar el app. Estoy muy agradecida
  31. [R95] Regions Mobile 3/5 · US App glitches: Overall app good but always have a problem with the app glitches or steady saying “Can’t process your request right now”.
  32. [R96] Regions Mobile 1/5 · US Worst mobile app by far!: The app always goes down and proceeds to tell you it’s unavailable at the moment try again later… Or I’m trying to unlock my card but the system is unresponsive and won’t allow me so whatever I needed the money for just has to wait, it’s even worse when your in line trying to pay but the system just won’t get right causing you to have to step out of line… One of worst ban
  33. [R107] Kuda 1/5 · US Login issue: The passkey login has been very useless and frustrating. I can’t login to my app for days now
  34. [R109] Kuda 3/5 · US Locked account unauthorized: My account has been locked without any reasons and it’s annoying I have sent out various emails to them but they have refused to unlock it and its annoying,making me regret my decision of opening the acct in the first place
  35. [R111] Kuda 5/5 · US Help: What’s going on with this app right now cause have been trying to login for days now but it’s bringing me passkey issues
  36. [R113] Kuda 1/5 · US Slowest bank ever I regret banking with kuda: The slowest bank ever People send money to you and you won’t receive it Useless bank
  37. [R72] U.S. Bank Mobile Banking 5/5 · US Runs great and is pretty fast: Works like it should and is fast.
  38. [R73] U.S. Bank Mobile Banking 5/5 · US Exceeded my expectations.: It’s easy to use, fast, and allows me to log in with the facial recognition on my iPhone 13.
  39. [R85] Navy Federal Credit Union 1/5 · US The app is trash: It shouldn’t ever take 6 plus hours for a “ schedule maintenance” it’s ridiculous at this point

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