Digital Innovation Newsletter September 2022

  • Digital Innovation Newsletter – 9/2022
  • Air Bank introduced a new way of convenient connection between My Air app and client’s account via face recognition based on previously uploaded photo directly in app.
  • Digital innovation newsletter is a monthly report that is mapping the current development of local and worldwide market of mobile apps and digital services. Newsletter is created together by VISA and BYZKIDS.
  • Customer digital lifecycle
  • 1. Banking
  • Air Bank introduced a new way of convenient connection between My Air app and client’s account via face recognition based on previously uploaded photo directly in app.
  • Tikkie (ABN Amro) added a new "Groups" feature. Customers can split their payments among other members of the group.
  • DBS launched an eco hub section („LiveBetter“) in app that analyzes CO2 transactions. The hub offers ways to offset them, lets users to invest in sustainable funds and donate money to charities.
  • Zywa is a new app focusing on teaching teens financial habits and giving them rewards exchangeable for goods.
  • Up Bank’s customers can now lock saving vaults. If they want to unlock them, they need a permission from their pre-selected friend who protects the money from spontaneous withdrawal.
  • 2. Payments
  • Ziina launches a payment keyboard. It allows users to set amount and send a link, recipient clicks on the link and pays via card or Apple/Google Pay in any messaging app. It is available for businesses as well.
  • UK and EEA merchants can now present „Revolut Pay“ as a payment method. Existing Revolut users can use Revolut Pay and pay via saved cards or directly via their account balance.
  • Starling Bank has released a brand-new bulk payments feature for one of its most profitable sources – business banking customers.
  • London-based mPOS unicorn SumUp is expanding into the B2C payments through the launch of a digital wallet with integrated loyalty scheme.
  • PayPal now allows its customers to send and receive cryptocurrencies to/from external wallets and providers.

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  • 3. Telco
  • Tourists may scan QR code from billboard in the city center and directly buy 10 GB data eSIM from O2 CZ using Airalo.
  • T-Mobile US added a new innovative feature „Easy Switch“ allowing people to move from other providers to T-Mobile in as little as five minutes with their current unlocked eSIM-compatible smartphone.
  • Vodafone is allowing potential customers to try their 5G internet for 24 hours five times per month, even with their lowest tariffs.
  • AT&T allows its customers to measure how fast their internet connection is, when it‘s slow, the provider recommends them an extender in the app.
  • MyJio app offers JioMart, where users shop various products or JioHealth, where live consultations with doctors are possible. On JioInteract, the first AI based engagement platform, users can talk to celebrities.
  • 4. Retail
  • Faye provides customers with travel insurance accompanied with customized travel tips and to do list for safe travels.
  • Google Maps app brings eco-routes to the Czech Republic.
  • Instagram now allows users to share anyone’s posts or reels through a QR code. Users can also share a QR code location through the Map feature or send „gifts“ as a source of monetization.
  • Emergency SOS via satellite is a new safety feature that Apple introduced on the iPhone 14 models. It lets users to call emergency services in areas without signal in US & Canada.
  • Spotify has added audiobooks as another listening option in app in the US. New dedicated section allows external purchases of audiobooks via a web link, the audiobook is then listed in Spotify app.
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