With the rapid advancement of technology, it’s no surprise that the digital banking sector has undergone tremendous change and transformation over the last decade. The rise of A.I and other technologies, as well as how consumers have started to look at services differently as a result of disruptive technologies being introduced across all walks of life, has meant that most businesses, and especially banks, have had to look at new ways to make sure their customers remain happy. Let’s explore some of the ways that digital banking has changed things for the institutions themselves, personal banking customers, as well as business banking in general.
The State Of Digital Banking Transformation
Digital Transformation from the Bank’s Perspective
Digital transformation has completely changed the way that banks do business. Advancements in A.I have meant excessive investment in new technologies, simply to keep up with disruptions across other industries. Banks have had to carve out big chunks of their budgets to stay ahead of the technology curve, and naturally, there is competition attached to who can do it first. The other side of digital transformation is the laying off of employees serving roles that could be handled by chatbots, especially with the introduction of banking apps, where consumers have instant access to their funds around the clock, and expect that kind of service too. Banks have had to run a marathon in the time it would take you to complete a sprint, in a way, and there are no signs of technology slowing down.
The Effect on Personal Banking
Personal banking has changed a lot as a result of digital banking transformation, with consumers no longer having to visit the bank to get some of their more sensitive (or larger) transactions done. The introduction of apps, or internet banking as a whole, has meant that consumers expect 24-hour access to their funds, as well as round the clock access to assistance if they have a problem with the process. These days, it is so simple to switch between banking providers, sometimes without even having to talk to an agent, so banks have to work extra hard to retain their customers. Social media also means that a bank can be put on blast at any time, so having the systems in place to appease customers is vital, and has also meant that consumers have become somewhat more entitled than in previous decades.
The Effect On Personal Banking
Business Banking and Changes From Technology
Digital banking transformation has made it easier for companies to trade with providers from all over the world, meaning that businesses are able to send and receive funds from all over the world in a much more effortless way than in the past. Safety and security have naturally become a high priority for businesses, especially as they are more vulnerable to fraud as a result of the globalization of the world. Businesses have also become smarter in terms of finding new ways to avoid paying excessive fees for cross border transfers, especially with the introduction of new payment portals like Xoom and PayPal. Banks have been kept on their toes as a result of this, and always need to make sure they are remaining competitive with these systems.
Making Digital Banking Transformation Work For You
Whether you’re a personal or business banker, making digital transformation work for you, especially based on your needs, is important to consider. We live in a world where it has never been as easy as it is to access your money, or to get great customer service at your fingertips. New technologies will continue to disrupt the financial services sector, and staying abreast of these changes, and how they can benefit you in the long run, can help you to remain on top of changes in a time when politics and economic growth remain relatively uncertain.
