Japan’s 77 Bank taps Fujitsu to launch in-store banking tablets

  • Japanese regional bank 77 Bank collaborates with Fujitsu.
  • Tablets were introduced at all 144 bank branches for customer transactions.
  • Transactions include opening accounts, altering personal details, and reporting lost/stolen cards.
  • No need for traditional paper documents with customer seals.
  • Interface linked to bank’s systems in real-time via Fujitsu’s Chordship API.
  • The solution reduces transaction times and enhances employee efficiency.
  • Low-code development tool used for front-end functions and user interface.
  • Fujitsu plans to digitize transactional documents and expand non-face-to-face services.
  • 77 Bank, headquartered in Sendai, offers retail and corporate banking services since 1878.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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