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Banking Trends

What are banking trends in UI / UX design?

Banking trends can be defined as a general direction in which the financial and banking industry is changing, developing or heading toward. Recent trends in banking are related to innovations in banking technology, banking digitization, artificial intelligence in banking, open banking infrastructure development and overall transition to a cashless digital economy.

Banking industry trends should be taken into account to create competitive financial solutions adapted to modern requirements. The main characteristic that distinguishes success from failure in the digital age is financial service user centricity. We will talk here about banking design and banking technology trends that allow for the detection of innovation in digital banking humanization.

Read the best UXDA articles about financial trends regarding UX and UI design to make financial products more user centered and demanded by end users.

7 Digital Trends in the Banking Industry to Elevate Financial Brands in 2025 and Beyond

In a world in which anyone can download a banking app, just being digital is no longer a differentiator. The real challenge now is building a brand's digital experience that goes beyond basic functionality—an experience that bridges the financial brand with customers’ values, emotions and long-term aspirations.

CRDB Case Study: Moving from Standard Digital Banking to a Future-Focused Brand in Africa

CRDB Bank, a leading financial institution in Tanzania, recognized the need to transform its outdated mobile app into a cutting-edge solution for the future. By partnering with UXDA, CRDB not only modernized its app but also reinforced its reputation as the bank of tomorrow.

Next-Gen Finance Revolution: Why Digital Excellence Can’t Wait

This article delves into the tension between the urgent need for next-gen, customer-centered financial products and the significant hurdles financial brands must overcome to deliver them and achieve digital excellence.

Bineo UX Case Study: Designing the First 100% Digital Bank in Mexico

Banorte boldly launched Bineo, Mexico's first all-digital bank, aiming to revolutionize the market and cater to tech-savvy customers. Dive into this case study to learn how UXDA's collaboration with the team at Banorte initiated a new dedicated digital banking journey for Mexicans.

AI Humanizes Finance: Next-Gen Financial Brand Marketing

There is another promising area of ​​AI use for financial brands ─ marketing and brand communication. The UXDA team assessed the potential of humanizing financial brands using ChatGPT and Midjourney by creating digital mascots based on the mobile service interface.

UX Case Study: AI is Shaping the Future of Spatial Banking

Apple Vision Pro could start the next digital revolution. Wizards from Cupertino offer a mind-blowing spatial experience on the visionOS platform. But how could spatial banking feel and look?

Musk’s Global Bank Ambition for X: Tackling UX Challenges Head-On

Knowing Elon Musk's large-scale approach, his intention to turn X into a bank could have disruptive consequences for the banking industry. However, the conflict between the existing UX patterns of a social network and the implementation of financial functions can complicate the transformation.

From Outdated to Outstanding: 10 Shocking Before and After UX Redesigns in Fintech

Today's consumers seek seamless, intuitive and emotionally resonant interactions with their financial institutions. We offer ten examples of how financial products can be transformed to exceed expectations and create an emotional connection through a stunning UX design by UXDA.

Instead of Design Sprints in Banking, Run a UX Marathon to Move from Channel to Product

Building a digital service is a must, but it is not enough to provide financial services to digital customers. It has to match the customers' expectations to strengthen the brand for the future. To ensure this, financial companies must perceive the digital service as a product, not a channel.

The Future of Generative AI and ChatGPT in Banking

Will AI make customers' lives better than ever before or become dangerous if applied without human-centricity?

UXDA Wins Platinum At The Summit International Awards

UXDA started 2022 as a Platinum winner in the Financial Marketing category of the Summit International Awards.