Our First Merchants Mobile apps are available in the App Store, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore for compatible devices.

You must have text capabilities to use Text Banking (personal customers only) and web access to access Mobile Web. A text messaging and/or data plan is typically needed, as data usage can become expensive without them. Please check with your wireless carrier for more information, as your wireless carrier's standard charges for text and data usage apply.

At the time of activation a "cookie" is stored on your device which allows the Mobile Banking system to remember that you activated. The cookie is only visible by the Mobile Banking system and does not contain personal information. Some devices may require you to enable cookies or periodically erase them, requiring reactivation. If you are experiencing this issue, check your settings to ensure that cookies are enabled. If cookies are enabled and the issue persists, please contact your mobile network carrier or device manufacturer for cookie support information. If you would like to reactivate, text R or RECOVER to 49794.

We support most of the popular US wireless phone carriers, including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. If your carrier is not listed when you enroll, select 'Other' and try the Mobile Web option, or check back later, as new carriers will be added over time.

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Our First Merchants Mobile apps are available for Apple or Android phones and tablets, and Kindle Fire. If you can text from your phone, you may use it for Text Banking (personal customers only). Any web-enabled phone can access Mobile Web m.firstmerchants.com.

Yes, the mobile banking service utilizes best practices from online banking, such as HTTPS, 128-bit SSL encryption, password access and application time-out when your mobile device is not in use. Only the mobile devices that you personally enroll in the service can access your accounts. In addition, no account data is ever stored on your mobile device. In addition, no account data is ever stored on your mobile device. In the event your mobile device is lost or stolen, you can temporarily disable a device from the Mobile Banking service at any time, or permanently remove it. Just log in to Online Banking and select 'Manage mobile banking settings' under the Customer Service/Administration tab. To learn more about security and what you need to know to protect yourself, click here.

You can make updates to your First Merchants Mobile Banking device information by logging in to Online Banking and selecting 'Manage mobile banking settings' under the Customer Service/Administration tab.

You can temporarily disable a device from the Mobile Banking service at any time, or permanently remove it. Just log in to Online Banking and select 'Manage mobile banking settings' under the Customer Service/Administration tab.

To Enroll another Mobile Device, log in to Online Banking and select 'Manage mobile banking settings' under the Customer Service/Administration tab.

You may also visit m.firstmerchants.com or download our app on your new device and follow the onscreen instructions.

First Merchants Mobile Banking is free, however, you may incur text or data charges from your wireless provider. Standard rates apply, so you should check with your carrier to avoid unexpected charges.

To unenroll a device, just log in to Online Banking and select 'Manage mobile banking settings' under the Customer Service/Administration tab. Personal users who have activated text banking may also text 'S' or 'STOP' to 49794 to deactivate text banking for that device.

Yes. To Enroll another Mobile Device, log in to Online Banking and select 'Manage mobile banking settings' under the Customer Service/Administration tab.

You may also visit m.firstmerchants.com or download our app on your new device and follow the onscreen instructions.

Mobile banking gives you access to your accounts from your mobile web browser or a downloadable mobile banking application, depending on your preference and your mobile device capabilities. Both options allow you to: view account balances, search recent account activity, transfer funds, pay bills and find nearest ATM or branch locations. Also, on the downloadable mobile banking application, you have the option to deposit checks.

If you're having trouble receiving text messages, check with your wireless carrier or plan administrator to make sure your mobile phone has text functionality enabled. Standard rates apply, so you should check with your carrier to avoid unexpected charges.

No, you must be enrolled in Online Banking or Business Online Banking before you can use Mobile Banking.

Users may enroll for, both, the web/browser-based version of Mobile Banking as well as the downloadable applications, if supported. SMS/Text for Mobile Banking must be enrolled from the Mobile Banking Center using a personal computer. Click on the "Activate Now" link for SMS and follow the instructions presented on the screen.

Your User ID is the same as the User ID you established for Online Banking.

On applications that allow saving the User ID, you may save your User ID by selecting "On" when prompted. For enhanced security, the User ID will then be presented in the future in a masked format, hiding some of the characters. You may also remove the User ID, at a later time, by simply changing the prompt to "Off".

Yes. You must agree to the Terms and Conditions in order to use Mobile Banking.

Your Password is the same as the Password you established for Online Banking.

Contact Customer Service or Business Solutions if you've forgotten your user ID or password.

When you use a non-phone device, such as tablets and MP3 players that are Internet-enabled and a phone number is requested, enter a phone number you can easily remember, such as your home phone or office phone.

Activation codes expire after a specific period of time. If you need a new one, return to the Mobile Banking enrollment site (called the Mobile Banking Center) and request a new activation code.

First Merchants Mobile apps for personal and business users are available in the App Store for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, Google Play for Android devices, and the Amazon Appstore for Kindle Fire. Visit m.firstmerchants.com for links to download the correct version for your device.