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Digital-Only Banks – Retail Banks for Retail Customers Only?

Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores how traditional banks perceive digital-only banks and the potential impact of digital-only banks on the retail segment of the banking sector. To obtain the main goal, we conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with managers and directors representing different traditional banks with profound insight into the bank digitalisation process. The results indicate that, for traditional banks, the development of digital-only banks does not pose a threat or challenge that can significantly undermine their business. A high level of user experience, innovativeness, and lack of obsolete processes and technologies are the main advantages of digital-only banks that attract retail customers. At the same time, the limited range and scope of services provided and issues with compliance and trust translate into limited development opportunities.
Language: English
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410517958
FWCI: 2.021
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