Applications Of AR/VR In The Banking Sector

The BFSI sector is among the quickest respondents when it comes to technology adoption. From electronic transactions to mobile app banking, the BFSI sector has always kept evolving, making banking, financial transactions, investments, etc., even more straightforward and tech-based for its customers.

What next, now? The banking sector is geared up to embrace the next tech revolution. And that’s AR/VR! They have been a boon to the future of banking Industry with immersive customer experiences leading to higher user engagement, seamless banking solutions and quicker expansion. This is evident from the many existing and potential applications of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Let’s look at some.

7 Applications of AR/VR in the Banking Sector

From the inception of virtual branches to VR-based payments, AR/VR has a massive potential to revolutionize the banking and finance sector, which is steadily upgrading to AR/VR.

1. Virtual Trading

Mobile applications have simplified online trading significantly. However, IT service providers are leveraging virtual reality in their wealth management software. One of the examples includes VR workstations for trading. Additionally, 2D and 3D banking experience is adding to the bank’s existing process and enhancing it further. Besides, enhanced banking algorithms would have their upcoming elements embed VR to the bank’s wealth management software to enhance the banking experience.

2. VR-Based Payments

With new adjacent technologies coming into mainstream, financial institutions will have to continuously evolve. Imagine purchasing something without leaving the virtual world? It might seem a bit unusual right now, but that’s possible. A global credit card leader has collaborated with a VR company to facilitate payments without requiring users to leave the virtual environment. Another example is that of virtual world games where players can buy apparels and accessories from within the virtual environment.

3. Customer Assistance

In addition to Google’s help where users find ATMs and banks near them, banks are offering a seamless experience to their customers by integrating AR in their apps to help locate banks. These apps can help users scan the area with their phones and get real-time insights about the services available at nearby banks, their location, distance, etc.

4. Virtual Branches

Digital banking and mobile banking are every customer’s first choice. With fading physical banks near our localities, we are about to enter the revolutionary digital world of virtual banks. Here, customers unable to visit the bank physically will be able to avail banking services virtually. Customers can use a VR headset to enter the banking metaverse to see a real bank. Banking Metaverse will be able to create uninterrupted experience of helping customers avail all physical banking facilities more cost effectively.

5. Reduced Documentation

Even today, banking requires a lot of documentation. However, the introduction of AR/VR tools will help minimize documentation, as all the documents can be accessed virtually. It will help expedite and make loan processing a more seamless experience.

6. Customer Retention and Acquisition

For 21st-century banking customers, especially millennials, banking is about technology. However, these are also users who rely on multiple banks and applications. Banks will be able to thrive in the competitive environment only if they embrace the latest tools and technologies. If AR/VR is the need, so be it! AR/VR offerings of banks will help them retain the existing customer base and acquire new ones.

7. Increased Transactional Security

AR/VR-based banking can make financial transactions even more secure with systems like voice recognition, biometric security, face recognition, retinal scans, etc. These authorizations will help prevent unauthorized access by bad actors who continuously look for vulnerabilities to enter a system.

Embrace AR/VR with Your Partner Company

AR/VR in banking is yet in its nascent stages. However, considering its potential to prove technically, commercial, and strategically beneficial, a more accelerated adoption can help the banking sector grow at an even higher pace. Qodequay Technologies works as your techno-strategic partner in adopting, leveraging, and optimizing AR/VR. We help the banking sector enhance user experiences and compete better at the local and global scale, fostering higher customer loyalty and quicker expansions.

We partner and consult banks to create their AR/VR strategy and plan their digital transformation roadmap. Our digital transformation strategies are crafted through unique design thinking approach. Write to us at contact@qodequay.com to craft your digital transformation journey.