The solution powered by Meniga, a leading provider of digital banking solutions worldwide, paves the way for unique customer experiences, changing the way users can interact with their bank. This new solution offered by Iceland‘s largest bank will have a significant impact on the financial services landscape in the region.
Landsbankinn's Aggregation Service allows its customers to access a view of their accounts across other major banks in Iceland, seamlessly within the Landsbankinn app. This innovation empowers customers with the ability to effortlessly manage their entire financial ecosystem in one place, streamlining the banking & user experience.
Furthermore, the Payment Initiation Service offered by Landsbankinn, permits customers to initiate seamless transfers & payments between accounts at other Icelandic banks directly from the Landsbankinn app. This service ensures safe and efficient money transfers, enhancing the convenience and accessibility of banking for Landsbankinn's valued customers.
This signifies a significant breakthrough in the realm of open banking within Iceland. By embracing Aggregation and Payment Initiation, Landsbankinn is leading the charge in delivering an enhanced and interconnected banking experience for the Icelandic population. This development sets a new standard for the Icelandic banking industry, enabling increased competition, innovation, and customer choice.
Lilja Björk Einarsdóttir, CEO of Landsbankinn, "We are excited to offer our customers these innovative services, which mark a pivotal moment in the Icelandic banking industry. By collaborating with Meniga, we are not only simplifying and enhancing the banking experience for our customers but also contributing to the modernization of banking in Iceland. The launch of PSD2/Open Banking services reinforces our commitment to delivering the best financial solutions and options to our customers."
Meniga, the driving force behind this transformative leap in Icelandic banking, has established AIS and PIS as core products within its extensive product portfolio. With this milestone, Meniga is poised to broaden its global reach, supporting banks, financial institutions, and fintechs worldwide in offering such services to their own customers. The company's mission is to empower financial institutions of all sizes with the tools to provide a seamless and interconnected financial experience, making banking more intuitive and customer-centric. At a time of tough global economic conditions, Meniga‘s mission to help customers lead better and more sustainable financial lives is a welcomed one.
Commenting on this achievement, Raj Soni, CEO at Meniga, stated, "Meniga has a mission to help banks utilise all aspects of Open Banking & Open Finance where Payments remain a core part of the value proposition. Landsbankinn's decision to embrace Payment Services underscores the forward-thinking nature of the Icelandic banking sector and is an example for all banks worldwide on how best to use Open Banking towards customer-centricity. This partnership exemplifies the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and Landsbankinn‘s longstanding trust in Meniga."
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About Landsbankinn: Landsbankinn is the largest bank in Iceland and has been serving the Icelandic public for over a century with over 40% of market share in the region. The bank provides a wide range of financial services to individuals and businesses, with a strong focus on digital innovation and customer satisfaction.
About Meniga: Meniga is a leader in digital banking technology serving 170+ financial institutions across over 30 countries worldwide. With a mission to make banking more personal, Meniga empowers banks and financial institutions to better engage with their customers by providing data-driven digital banking solutions that improve financial well-being and inspire positive money management.