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US banks have invested heavily in developing online capabilities, with the expectation of migrating customers to the new cheaper delivery system. Results in the USA thus far have been mixed at best; market penetration is low and customer usage is sporadic, focusing mainly on simple tasks. This paper reports on the first of two studies conducted to investigate the reasons for the mediocre performance. A qualitative consumer study revealed significant differences in attitudes and opinions between early users and those that banks hope will adopt next. Most importantly, future prospects could be characterised as indifferent about online banking; many were not convinced about its benefits and the value it provides. While the potential to expand the market for online banking services exists, banks need to re-examine their marketing approach.
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Sarel, D., Marmorstein, H. Marketing online banking services: The voice of the customer. J Financ Serv Mark 8, 106–118 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.fsm.4770111
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Keywords
- banking
- customer relations
- e-business
- e-commerce
- financial brokers
- financial engineering
- financial institutions
- financial marketing
- financial models
- financial planning
- financial training
- insurance
- intermediation
- knowledge management
- management
- marketing
- marketing strategy
- pensions
- services quality
- virtual organisations
- online banking
- new product adoption
- indifferent consumer
- unsought services