The document discusses the acceleration of digital banking due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some key points:
- Branch usage declined 35% on average over 5 years among all age groups, while digital interactions rose 15% due to temporary branch closures and fears of in-person contact.
- Younger generations are more likely to use digital banking and have less brand loyalty, with millennials and Gen Z being the most likely to switch primary banks.
- Banks plan to enhance customer experience through improved data analytics, customer service, mobile apps, and chatbots to better compete in the digital space.
- Digital banking provides convenience but fails to build strong emotional connections like in-person banking, so banks must make digital