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Citizens’ Bets on ‘Open Banking’ to Ease Account Switching.

Citizens’ Bets on ‘Open Banking’ to Ease Account Switching.
 August 6, 2025
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      Vikrant Shetty
      1:28 am

In a strategic move to enhance customer experience and embrace financial innovation, Citizens Financial Group is placing its bet on open banking to simplify one of the most painful processes in consumer banking—switching accounts.

For years, changing banks has been a headache for customers. From re-routing direct deposits to updating automatic payments, the process is often cumbersome and discouraging. But Citizens believes open banking APIs can change that narrative.

What Is Open Banking?

Open banking allows third-party providers to securely access bank customers’ financial data—with consent—through APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). This enables seamless data sharing between banks and fintechs, paving the way for improved services and easier financial management.

With this technology, consumers can move their banking data, payment setups, and transaction history from one institution to another with minimal manual effort.

A Customer-Centric Shift

Citizens’ initiative is part of a growing movement in the U.S. banking sector to put more control in the hands of consumers. By leveraging open banking, Citizens is aiming to:

  • Remove friction in account switching
  • Boost competition in the banking space
  • Attract new customers who’ve long avoided switching due to complexity

“We believe account switching should be as easy as switching your phone carrier,” said a Citizens executive. “Open banking can deliver on that promise.”

Industry Implications

While the U.K. and Europe are ahead in open banking implementation, the U.S. is catching up. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is also pushing forward data access rules, which could accelerate adoption across the banking ecosystem.

For traditional banks, this shift poses both a challenge and an opportunity. On one hand, it increases competition. On the other, it offers a chance to differentiate through better customer service and digital innovation.

The Road Ahead

As Citizens rolls out its open banking-powered tools for easier switching, it’s likely to inspire similar action across the industry. Consumers could benefit from more freedom, better financial products, and a stronger sense of ownership over their financial data.

Conclusion

By embracing open banking, Citizens Financial Group is not just updating its tech—it’s modernizing the banking experience itself. With easier account switching, consumers gain freedom of choice, and banks are pushed to offer more competitive and user-friendly services. The future of banking could be more open than ever.

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