Consumers increasingly expect online interactions to be seamless, intuitive and immediate, regardless if they’re making a purchase, posting on social media, or managing their finances. Financial institutions seeking to improve and expand their digital functionality face many challenges when it comes to providing an integrated user experience across an array of siloed services. This is directly linked to the lack of third-party software that fails to consider the value of continuity from the user’s perspective.
The ultimate goal is to offer a comprehensive experience from start to finish that includes these core areas of function and service:
While it is understandable that not every piece of a financial institution’s technology stack be seamlessly integrated, the relationship between account opening and mobile/online banking is the most critical component to continuity. Users do not think of these as separate experiences, but instead expect to seamlessly transition to a digital platform immediately following opening an account. Unfortunately, most financial institutions have not mastered this experience. If financial institutions can accomplish the four steps below, they will be in the 1% of financial institutions in the country that effectively offer users this seamless experience:
If a financial institution wants to elevate itself to the next level, and be on par with industry-leading fintech companies, offering one consistent platform bridging online account opening and digital banking can offer even more benefits:
Continuity is paramount in providing users with a valuable experience, specifically when it comes to online account opening and digital banking. Delivering a continuous user experience impresses the user and encourages them develop a deeper banking relationship with a financial institution. The tangible benefits include increased deposits, higher engagement and more opportunities for cross-sell.
