The pandemic’s end is finally in sight as vaccines are approved and distributed, but the financial industry is not out of the woods yet. More than 20,000 bank branches in the United States are expected to close by end of the year, and four U.S....
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Goldman Sachs is testing out a wealth management program for the general public, while PayPal will allow customers to cash in their next stimulus checks without a fee. Plus, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is eyeing the...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, a former Citigroup executive has joined J.P. Morgan Chase to lead Channels, while results from the Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) Credit Access Survey were released. Plus, Plastiq has grown its platform with an offering that will let...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, FIS is working with Quontic Bank on the Bitcoin Rewards Checking Account, while Aeldra has chosen i2c Inc. to power its digital private banking offerings. Plus, Barclaycard is launching a Barclaycard Precisionpay Go system to let companies issue...
California-based challenger bank Aeldra has chosen i2c Inc. to fuel its digital private banking services. The mobile bank, which was started by neo bank veterans, is seeking to reach affluent global clients with household incomes of over $100,000, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 15) announcement e-mailed to...
That banking customers migrated to smartphones and apps in droves as a matter of necessity is now a matter of history. Going forward, digital experience is what banks, financial institutions (FIs) and merchants will be judged on. The time for being a laggard in this...
The pandemic has had a significant impact on consumer adoption of online and mobile banking services as more people are digitally engaging with their banks to curb health risks. Mobile banking use is ticking up, especially among younger users, with PYMNTS data showing that 75.9...
Consumers are looking for digital-first banking tools, but banks can’t put all their eggs into one digital basket. In the latest Digital-First Banking Tracker, Eric Schuppenhauer, president of consumer lending and national banking at Citizens Financial Group, discusses the need for cohesive omnichannel experiences that...
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, digital currency payments company BitPay has filed to become a national bank in the United States, while U.S. Bank is introducing complimentary eCards for users sending funds. Plus, the chief financial officer of Citigroup says the bank is...
