New data published by Chargebacks911 finds that younger consumers prefer to manage finances digitally, as reported in a new article published by Fintech Futures.
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As the piece notes, nearly 72% of all consumers under the age of 35 prefer the convenience of managing their finances via an app. This is in contrast to just 24% of those age 55 or older. This suggests a coming sea change in the finance space.
“We expect that, within the next decade, we’ll see a seismic shift away from brick-and-mortar banking, physical payment cards, and other markers of legacy banking operations,” the author writes. “In their place, institutions will shift toward providing digital-first, mobile-enabled experiences.”
But, while this sounds like a positive transformation, it must be managed carefully. Otherwise, there may be consequences. “This carries both positive and negative ramifications. For instance, while a more digital-first approach will enable a better, more customized user experience, there’s also the risk that we may end up removing some quite useful friction points.”
