How is Open Banking different from Traditional Banking?

21 Apr 2022 By PAYCEC

The traditional banking model is under threat as a result of the increasing use of "Open Banking" and the emergence of digital banks and fintech companies. Here are some differences between Open Banking and Traditional banking:

Open Banking	Traditional banking
For today's consumers, digital banking is critical. Consumers can access banking service 24/7	Focusing on in-person customer service and a system of branches and headquarter. Accessibility may be lacking with banks that do not have online banking capabilities
Open Banking helps customers connect with other banks within the system easily.	Customers may pay higher transaction fees or be unable to withdraw cash when there is no ATM of their bank when traveling.
Banking consumers benefit from instant payment when shopping in-store and online	No real-time payment.
Banking services can connect with other digital payment methods like e-wallets: Paypal, Apple pay, Google pay, etc.	Cannot share data with third parties.
Open Banking operates based on an open API architecture that integrates best-of-breed business functions.	Traditional banking software was created as a self-contained set of pre-integrated business processes. API interoperability was not possible with these functions.
With the rise of digital banks and fintech firms, the market has seen plenty of new competitors offering more agile digital products, innovative user experiences, data-driven insights and tailored products and services.	Competition is only for banks and financial institutions.
The adoption of Open Banking creates revenue-sharing ecosystems, customers and merchants will benefit from subscriptions and referral services.	There is no recurring payment applied.
Arousing the risk of data violation.	More security and data protection.
There are more big tech companies that embark on the market like Google, Amazon and Apple as well as Fintech firms.	Only banks and financial companies participate in the game.