Recent developments in banking include the growth of mobile, telephone, and online banking. Mobile banking allows customers to perform transactions through SMS or a WAP-enabled website. Telephone banking allows customers to get information or conduct transactions through an automated or live response system. Online services also continue to expand, with more banks offering internet banking, email, and fax services to customers. New technologies like real-time gross settlement, electronic funds transfer, automated clearing houses, and centralized banking solutions have also improved efficiency and connectivity within the banking system.