How technology has changed banking over the years
Ever since the 18th century,
the banking sector has been evolving, and it is known as one of the oldest
businesses in the world. It has progressed and grown with every passing year.
In the recent years, the industry has transformed with the help of technology. Banks were always
regarded as a place with long queues, and an unmanageable amount of paper work.
Due to technological advancements in the banking sector, the
need of labour and papers has reduced a lot.
Ways in which Technology is making the Banking Industry More
Efficient
v The
World at your Fingertips:- A lot of people will be able to relate to this, because in some
way or the other, all of us are being effected by technology. From ordering
food or shopping for clothes, everything is only a tap away. You also do not
have the need to carry cash in hand, you can just make a digital payment from
your E-Wallet. Similarly, through net banking , one is allowed to transfer money from one account to another,
order for cheque books, check the balance, make payments, create Fixed
Deposits, and so on.
v . Less Errors and Better Data Protection:-
In the olden days
when banking was completely dependent on the human accuracy and skill, mistakes
and errors were more apparent. As human capabilities have a limit, they are
prone to skip certain things or make calculation errors. With the introduction
of computers, the frequency of errors has reduced to almost nil. Also, another
important perspective to this, is that it can protect the data much more
efficiently. Today’s technology provides complete security of your transactions
and safety of your data that there are very rare occasions on which the data is
misused.
v Better Customer Experience:- The ancient system of banking was extremely tiring and lengthy that
resulted in poor customer experiences. This was because one had to stand in
long queues, file a lot of papers and be physically present. The advent of net
banking and mobile banking has reduced the time you spend for banking related
tasks and has also ensured hassle-free customer service even from a remote
location.
v Business Intelligence to Drive Profitability:-
RBI has encouraged
all the Indian Banks to adapt Business Intelligence to increase the overall
profitability in the industry. Business intelligence system provides data for
historical, current and future trends. This data aids the banks in a way that
they are able to take accurate decisions and thereby can bring an overall
increase in the productivity, efficiency and profitability.





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