Schwab Mobile 4+

Highly functional with a dated look

I’ve been using this app for over a decade and have experienced all the versions of it since. I can say, hands down, this is highly functional, reliable, mobile banking app with all the stock trading power you could ask for in the palm of your hand. I can tell you Schwab has Leo their app competitive with all the mobile banking functionality you would expect any bank to offer, plus the added power and flexibility of stock trading that also keeps up with the best of the industry players.

That being said, with all efforts for functional upkeep, it seems the user interface has taken a backseat as of late. Nowadays, the dark color-themed user interfaces are king on mobile Apps and most software in general, and they seemingly take advantage of high-contrast design with vibrant interactive dashboards. The Schwab app is uninspiring comprised of mostly white, light grey, or beige color schemes with a few static bar charts that look straight out of Windows 2000 - frozen in time.

Overall, the user interface has really begun to look aged and frankly, more than a bit out of date. For such an amazingly powerful mobile banking app, the user interface (UI) just feels lacking and could benefit from a major visual overhaul - One that helps to better position Schwab as a leader of online mobile banking and information technology space. A banking app for the future.

Too much of a hassle

It feels like Schwab goes out of their way to punish and hassle you for trying to withdraw funds. When I initially signed up I was bombarded with calls and emails about funding my account. It was a breeze linking my bank account and transferring money to my Schwab account. It was deducted and on my bank statement within an hour. When the time came to withdraw some funds all of a sudden the transfer was voided and my bank account was unlinked even though all cash was settled and available for withdrawal. When I went to re-link the SAME bank account I had prior I was booted and locked out of my account. I was given several different numbers to call and had to talk to multiple people, take a quiz to verify my identity and given a 1-2 week timeframe for my account to be unlocked. All for only a $300 withdrawal to a bank account that was already verified. They’ll take money with no questions but when you try to withdraw they place several purposely placed hoops with the intent to wear you down in hopes you get frustrated and give up and forget about the money. I understand the need for safety to avoid identity theft and other fraud but it’s interesting that I can transfer money in, trade but the moment I try to withdraw a small amount I’m required to jump through hoop after hoop. It’s all by design. You’re better off with Fidelity

Developer Response ,

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SCHWAB CHANGES YOUR LIMIT ORDER

I have used schwab for the last seven years. Ever since they purchased TD they have changed their order entry system. It is absolutely horrific! When you enter a limit order, especially on small priced stocks fractional of pennies around it to the next lowest if you are putting in a stop order. Same thing happens with limit orders. Right before you hit enter you see that the price has been changed. This has cost me a lot of money. Also, when you switch from a limit order to a stop order, they automatically change the price to the current bid. This makes absolutely no sense. In fact, it makes no sense to have any dollar amount listed when you’re entering a limit order you should be able to enter that number yourself. I am switching over to another service. This has cost me enough money at this point.

June 11, 2024 – their system is once again down I cannot login. I cannot trade my Stocks. I had a stock that was up now it’s rolled back down. This is really turning into like a world country platform. Very disappointing no new money here. Went to FIDELITY no outages, but they have their limitations as well.