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Head-to-head

SFCU CU-Online vs SF Fire CU Mobile Banking

SFCU CU-Online 4.8★ · Free to download 75
Winner SFCU CU-Online
SF Fire CU Mobile Banking 4.8★ · Free to download 50

SFCU CU-Online is the better choice due to its more consistent performance, fewer critical bugs, and generally positive user experience compared to SF Fire CU Mobile Banking, which is plagued by frequent login issues and app crashes.

Full reviews: SFCU CU-Online · SF Fire CU Mobile Banking

SFCU CU-Online generally offers a more reliable and user-friendly mobile banking experience with fewer critical issues reported by users. SF Fire CU Mobile Banking, despite having some positive feedback, suffers from persistent login problems, app crashes, and issues with key features like mobile deposit and Zelle.

Head to head

Features tieR2R3R4R6
SFCU CU-Online Users appreciate features like mobile deposit, transfers, and bill pay, with some noting improvements over time R2R38. However, some users report issues with mobile deposit being broken or unavailable R3R9R20, difficulty setting up Zelle R4R10, and a lack of card locking options R6. There's also a request for push notifications for payments and the ability to link accounts .
SF Fire CU Mobile Banking SF Fire CU Mobile Banking users value remote check deposit, fund transfers, bill pay, and card management features like blocking and reissuing cards . The addition of Zelle is welcomed by some R62, but many others report significant problems finding or using Zelle within the app R63R64R70. There are also complaints about slow external account transfers and missing features like viewing account numbers or updating PINs .
Ease of Use edge: SFCU CU-OnlineR5R10R13R31
SFCU CU-Online Many users find SFCU CU-Online to be simple, clean, easy to navigate, and user-friendly R5R31. Face ID login is appreciated R5. However, some report poor layout, difficulty finding features R10, and issues with landscape view on iPads R13.
SF Fire CU Mobile Banking SF Fire CU Mobile Banking is described as easy to use and navigate by some, allowing quick access to balances and transfers . Conversely, many users complain about a clunky UI , difficulty with Apple's password manager and pasting passwords R76, and a logout button that requires scrolling .
Reliability edge: SFCU CU-OnlineR1R3R4R16
SFCU CU-Online While many users praise SFCU CU-Online as fast and flawless , a significant number report critical reliability issues. These include the app not saving usernames R1, mobile deposit being broken or causing crashes R3R20, Zelle declining money R4, the app not working at all, staying blank after login R16, crashing , or not working for iPhones .
SF Fire CU Mobile Banking SF Fire CU Mobile Banking has severe and frequent reliability problems. Users consistently report the app not remembering passwords, failing to log in, and locking them out R61R76R88. Face ID often doesn't work R78. The app frequently crashes, especially during check deposits or transfers, often logging users out due to 'inactivity' . Account pages often fail to load .
Support edge: SFCU CU-OnlineR4R7R10R11
SFCU CU-Online SFCU CU-Online users generally report positive experiences with customer service, both online and in person R11. The chat feature is noted as helpful . However, some users report being unable to reach an operator for days R4 or finding nobody available via the chat icon R7, and insufficient responses from support chat R10.
SF Fire CU Mobile Banking SF Fire CU Mobile Banking users praise the institution's customer service as top-notch, helpful, courteous, and professional . However, there are significant complaints about the app's 'contact support' button not working R70, slow responses to in-app messages , and a 'horrible overflow call center' that acts as a glorified answering service with long callback times .
Price/Value tieR2R25R31R34
SFCU CU-Online Users appreciate the overall value of SFCU, citing good rates R34 and the convenience of the app R2R25R31.
SF Fire CU Mobile Banking Users value the benefits of banking with a credit union over a corporate bank . The app's convenience for managing money and making payments is also highlighted .
Pick SFCU CU-Online if

You prioritize a generally more stable app experience with fewer critical bugs, value strong in-person and online customer service, and want a straightforward interface for basic banking tasks R5R11.

Pick SF Fire CU Mobile Banking if

You are a long-time member of SF Fire Credit Union and are willing to tolerate frequent app glitches and login issues for the sake of the institution's overall positive reputation and customer service .

Evidence note: Both apps have a mix of positive and negative reviews, but the negative reviews for SF Fire CU Mobile Banking frequently highlight critical, recurring issues like login failures and app crashes, which are more severe than the problems reported for SFCU CU-Online.

Frequently asked

Does SFCU CU-Online support mobile check deposits?
Yes, SFCU CU-Online generally supports mobile check deposits, with many users finding the feature fast and easy to use R38. However, some recent reviews indicate that the mobile deposit feature has been broken or unavailable for some users, leading to error messages or crashes R3R9R20.
Can I use Zelle with SF Fire CU Mobile Banking?
While SF Fire CU Mobile Banking has announced Zelle integration and some users welcome it R62, many users report significant difficulty finding or using the Zelle feature within the app, with instructions pointing to non-existent buttons R63R64R70.
Are there login issues with SF Fire CU Mobile Banking?
Yes, SF Fire CU Mobile Banking has widespread and persistent login issues, with users frequently reporting that the app doesn't remember their password, fails to log them in even with correct credentials, locks them out of their account, or that Face ID is unreliable R61R76R78R88.
Does SFCU CU-Online have good customer support?
SFCU CU-Online generally receives positive feedback for its customer support, with users praising the helpfulness of staff online and in person, and the convenience of the chat feature R11. However, some users have reported difficulties reaching an operator or receiving insufficient responses from the chat R4R7R10.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] SFCU CU-Online 5/5 · US Online banking: It’s very convenient hassle free. You can check it at any time Do transfers. I like not having to go to the bank all the time.
  2. [R3] SFCU CU-Online 3/5 · US Mobile deposit is broken: This is a great app. Two stars are taken away because I cannot do mobile deposit on checks anymore. I get an error message.
  3. [R4] SFCU CU-Online 1/5 · US Nice job: I’m stuck in California cause i can’t Zelle money cause it just feels like declining it and I can’t move money to cash app or any other money movement app for some reason also can’t reach an operator been trying for two days now. If you join sfcu good luck.
  4. [R6] SFCU CU-Online 3/5 · US It’s okay..: I was told by an employees at the bank that I could lock my card, but I do not see an option anywhere on the app. I would rather feel safe while I’m not using my card knowing it’s locked and cannot be charged
  5. [R5] SFCU CU-Online 5/5 · US Simple, clean, easy: Clean interface, easy login with Face ID, does what it is supposed to do and well
  6. [R10] SFCU CU-Online 1/5 · US Lazy: This app has poor layout, hard to find features and insufficient responses and functions of the support chat. It’s been impossible to set up Zelle even tho it’s advertised as being quick and easy. The website lists functions that are supposed to be in the app that aren’t visible on the actual app at all. Unnecessarily confusing and annoying, and this is coming from a 25 year old lol. I wish
  7. [R13] SFCU CU-Online 2/5 · US Please fix landscape view: For whatever reason, this app started to only work in portrait mode. Many people on an iPad who do home banking prefer to view this app in landscape. I’m not sure when this changed but please fix it so you have a choice.
  8. [R31] SFCU CU-Online 5/5 · US Great: Love it helps me everyday very convenient Easy to use and learn
  9. [R1] SFCU CU-Online 1/5 · US Annoying to sign in: The app stopped saving my username, so I have to type that in every time. Also every time I sign in there’s a pop up reminding me to set up digital ID and I have to click “remind me later”
  10. [R16] SFCU CU-Online 1/5 · US App generally does not work: This app intermittently works, if at all. After it logs you in, which takes about 10 minutes, it won’t let you see your accounts. The screen stays blank. I would recommend just going online through the website if you need access.
  11. [R7] SFCU CU-Online 1/5 · US App: I just recently got a car loan through this bank and trying to figure out how to make a payment online is impossible. It keeps telling me it can’t find my account but bet it would be able to if I missed a payment. Clicked on the chat icon and NOBODY was available to help me. First time interacting with this bank. So far I’m not impressed
  12. [R11] SFCU CU-Online 5/5 · US Customer review: I have been a customer for over 20 years and I absolutely love this bank ! I love the customer service online and in person ! I have never had an issues what so ever with this bank whether it be in person or their online apps !!!!!
  13. [R25] SFCU CU-Online 5/5 · US Convenient!: Being on line is very convenient. It is super fast and easy. It is well protected. I like being able to quickly see how my accounts are doing.
  14. [R34] SFCU CU-Online 5/5 · US Longtime cutomer: Good sound advice, good service, good electronic advancements. Their rates beat the competition.
  15. [R9] SFCU CU-Online 3/5 · US No Mobile Deposit Feature: When is mobile deposit going to be available?
  16. [R20] SFCU CU-Online 1/5 · US Uploading pay checks: There’s always a lagging problem and I’m always booted off the app when I’m trying to deposit my pay check you guys should really take time to fix the app
  17. [R38] SFCU CU-Online 5/5 · US Great app: Very easy to use. Mobile deposit feature is such a great thing now. Thank you
  18. [R62] SF Fire CU Mobile Banking 5/5 · US Gets better and better: Love the interface and finally adding Zelle !
  19. [R63] SF Fire CU Mobile Banking 3/5 · US Needs FedNow for instant payment!: There are few credit unions like Redwood credit union and Sacramento credit union who are ready supporting FedNow service for instant P2P payments. Since SF Fire Cu does not support Zelle, would be great if it integrates with FedNow. Things to consider.
  20. [R64] SF Fire CU Mobile Banking 1/5 · US How do you Zelle: They list on their website that you can use Zelle through their app, that there’s a place to send a Zelle in the navigation bar, but it is not there. I cannot find where to Zelle in the app at all.
  21. [R70] SF Fire CU Mobile Banking 2/5 · US Where is Zelle?: Where is the Zelle button? It's not in the "bottom navigation bar." And the "contact support" button doesn't work at all. I've updated the app, so why does it still have these bugs?
  22. [R61] SF Fire CU Mobile Banking 1/5 · US Worst app ever - I’m leaving this bank: The app never remembers my password, even though it’s saved in my keychain on my iphone. Even when I put it in manually it doesn’t work 50% of the time (I get a notification that it is wrong, which I 100% know is incorrect!!!) and I end up locked out of my account. The work around is changing my password which I have done nearly weekly. I have been in touch
  23. [R76] SF Fire CU Mobile Banking 2/5 · US Keeps getting worse: A few years back the all switched to a new version that appears to be a bunch of web views. The app experience keeps getting worse and worse for a few reasons. 1. The login screen never works with apples password manager. Unheard of for as long as it’s been out. 2. Once I manually look up the password, it doesn’t paste into the password field correctly. 3. The issue is
  24. [R78] SF Fire CU Mobile Banking 2/5 · US Constantly doesn’t use Face ID.: Unreliable. The app doesn’t use the technology coded into it, & usually at the worst time
  25. [R88] SF Fire CU Mobile Banking 1/5 · US The app: This app on my phone is a fk nightmare, I can’t check my account, anything, I have to restore my password every two weeks always 🤦‍♂️

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