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Client Satisfaction Scores Rise Slightly Among Banks, According to J.D. Power Survey
The 3-point gain was driven mainly by Big Five banks, while only 12% of customers said they understand how lenders use artificial intelligence.
According to The Canada Retail Banking Satisfaction Study, Canadians' satisfaction with banks rose slightly this year, driven largely by improvements among the Big Five banks.
RBC Royal Bank ranked highest among the Big Five banks for a third consecutive year, while Tangerine Bank led midsize lenders for a 15th consecutive year, based on 14,038 retail banking customers surveyed.
Fraud prevention and data security lead customer preferences for AI usage at 31%, while personal financial advice trails at just 12%; most retail clients remain unclear about how their lenders use AI.
Gen Z and Gen Y customers show a record intention to switch primary lenders within 12 months, citing fees and rates, marking the highest switching intent recorded in the past five years.
To retain younger customers, traditional banks must demonstrate value through competitive rates and clear fees, as four of the five main reasons for switching relate to product offerings and pricing.