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Impact of CX Transformation in Financial Services

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Krutant Iyer
September 29, 2022
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Financial institutions are digitizing fast. But technology alone isn't enough. Winning and retaining customers takes a deliberate focus on customer experience transformation.

Why it matters now:

  • The pandemic permanently shifted customer behavior and expectations
  • Interaction preferences vary by age, income, and stage of the customer journey
  • Customers want quick resolution and knowledgeable service—across every channel
  • Improving customer experience drives long-term loyalty and satisfaction

CINNOX commissioned Forrester to survey 1,200 consumers. The research revealed five distinct customer personas. Each has unique preferences and pain points. Understanding these segments is the first step to delivering personalized, human-centric service.

1. Multichannel Enthusiasts

  • Age: 20–49, working adults
  • Prefer consistent communication touchpoints
  • Value both human and digital channels equally

2. Reserved Digital Immigrants

  • Age: 50+, lower income, often retired
  • 15% of respondents
  • Wary of digital interactions due to safety concerns
  • Strong preference for human support

3. Affluent High-Touch Seekers

  • Age: 50+, financially well-off
  • Comfortable with digital—but still prefer human interaction
  • Value personal, in-person service
  • Engagement has increased post-pandemic

4. Low-Touch Digital Natives

  • Age: Under 30
  • Prefer digital over human touchpoints
  • Want consistent experiences without switching channels

5. Omnishoppers

  • Age: 20–49, working adults
  • Flexible across human and digital channels
  • 49% feel safe with digital interactions
  • Expect seamless omnichannel experiences

The BFSI sector touches every industry—from food to hospitality, construction to automobiles. With so much at stake, leading institutions are rethinking their customer feedback loops and experience strategies.

Customer experience transformation isn't a one-time project. It's a continuous commitment to understanding who your customers are—and meeting them where they are.


Identifying and Closing the CX Gap in Finance Industry

Financial services institutions face unique challenges. Products are complex. Regulations are strict. Customer expectations keep rising. Here are four critical CX gaps—and how to close them.

1. Manual Authentication (KYC) Process

KYC is essential. But manual verification creates friction. It's slow, error-prone, and wastes valuable customer insights.

The problem:

  • Collecting and validating data takes too long
  • Communication gaps between customers, agents, and internal teams
  • Insights from due diligence get lost
  • Inaccurate data can enter your records

Seamless Verification with CINNOX:

  • Turn live chat into a web call for one-to-one verification
  • Verify identity through video calls—right inside the widget
  • Capture and keep insights during authentication

The result: Faster onboarding. Fewer errors. Customers feel secure from the start.

2. Lack of Real-time Support

In BFSI, delays are risky. Fraud alerts, unauthorized OTPs, and disputes need immediate action.

The problem:

  • Slow responses put customer security at risk
  • Frustrated customers may leave for competitors
  • No visibility into enquiry volume or agent performance

Instant Support with CINNOX:

  • Real-time analytics track enquiries, handling times, and agent productivity
  • Smart routing connects customers to the right agent instantly
  • Time-zone routing links customers to regional teams

The result: Faster resolution. Stronger security. Better financial services CX.

3. Struggling with Omnichannel Banking and Support

Banks digitized fast. But customer engagement strategies didn't keep up. Channels stay siloed. Data stays fragmented.

The problem:

  • Customer data trapped in separate systems
  • No unified view of the customer journey
  • Infrastructure gaps block true omnichannel support

Omnichannel CX Solution with CINNOX:

  • Track every interaction across all touchpoints
  • Unify data with your existing CRM in one dashboard
  • Break down silos in digital banking experiences

The result: Seamless service across every channel. One inbox for your team. Consistent, context-rich support for customers.

4. Not Enough Measures to Guide Non-Digital Savvy Customers

Not everyone is a digital native. When customers can't find what they need, they leave—without asking.

The problem:

  • Too many product choices with unclear differences
  • Customers exit instead of seeking help
  • Traditional learners feel lost in digital spaces

Proactive Communication with CINNOX:

  • Smart greetings reach customers before they reach out
  • Pre-set welcome messages guide visitors through your site
  • Start the conversation—don't wait for them

The result: Fewer drop-offs. Higher engagement. Stronger loyalty. Keep improving by learning what works.

Let’s look at Mr. Jean Wick’s journey in availing a pre-approved personal loan from his bank.

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With the holiday season approaching fast, Mr. Wick visits his bank's website to check for personal loans offers.

A business should be able to anticipate their customers’ need basis their historical data.
He is welcomed on the website with a smart greeting pop-up that encourages him to reach out to his relationship manager for personalised offers.

Businesses can no longer afford to wait for the customer to initiate conversation. Proactively communicating with customers can increase ROI by 105%.
Mr. Wick initiates conversation, whereby he is greeted by Mr. Winston his dedicated relationship manager, who is aware of Mr. Wick's requirement from his browsing history.

Mr. Winston quickly checks and communicates a pre-approved personal loan offer based on Mr. Wick's credit worthiness.

Having a holistic view of the customer’s journey through your website can reduce the initial ping-pong of questions and answers, thereby improving the efficiency of your agents, as well as laying the foundation for meaningful conversation with customers.
Upon receiving Mr. Wick's go-ahead, Mr. Winston initiates verification process by turning live chat to video call.

Having the flexibility to communicate with your customers through multiple mediums of communication can help optimise business processes and enhance customer experience as they move through the sales funnel.

After receiving all required documents from Mr. Wick through the widget’s file sharing capability, Mr. Winston advances the application internally for fund disbursement.

If the customers cannot share their documents and files securely through the widget, it will lengthen the conversion process and break the conversation chain, which may even lead to the customers changing their mind and deciding to not proceed with the application.

After closing the enquiry, Mr. Winston labels it under ‘Personal Loans’ category, and emails a confirmation note along with a disbursal details and repayment terms.

Mr. Winston also appends his direct chat link on the email for Mr. Wick to reach out in case of any further queries.

Labelling all customer interactions with relevant tags, helps to keep all customer data in a central database that is easily accessible to cross-functional teams.

This data can then be used by various internal team to personalise their offerings and collectively enhance customers’ experience with your business across various touchpoints.

As we can see from the example, the process of loan application and disbursement can be effortless and straightforward with the backing of the right CX solution.

To sustain growth, financial institutions must align their CX strategy with evolving post-pandemic customer expectations.

1. Round-the-Clock Availability

Great customer support never sleeps. CINNOX helps financial institutions stay accessible 24/7.

  • IVR menus let customers choose their destination with simple keypad inputs
  • Advanced routing sends enquiries based on agent availability, language, and location
  • Sticky Routing connects returning customers to the same agent every time
  • Reduce wait times. Improve first-contact resolution. Support customers anytime.

2. Cloud-Based Decentralised Design

Consistent customer experiences need a complete view of every touchpoint. Legacy systems can't deliver that. CINNOX can.

  • Map and customize the entire customer journey in one place
  • Central database securely stores and connects all customer data
  • Decentralised design supports global teams with unified management
  • Cloud-native architecture enables digital transformation—no infrastructure overhaul needed

3. Effective Collaboration for Consistent CX

Customers don't care about your internal departments. They just want fast answers. CINNOX helps your team collaborate behind the scenes.

  • Transfer enquiries internally without breaking the conversation chain
  • Every agent sees full historical data, anywhere in the world
  • Enquiry labelling keeps distributed teams aligned and contextual
  • Conduct e-KYC over recorded video calls directly from your website widget
  • Accelerate sales cycles while maintaining compliance and service quality

Fintech solutions streamline operations and reduce costs. But frictionless experiences don't happen by accident. Retaining customers requires a holistic view across every interaction—and the right platform to deliver it.

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