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JP Morgan is expanding its reach and adding a new service in its range of banking functions. It was announced that the American investment and financial group is opening its digital bank in the United Kingdom.
The move is said to be an attempt to take away customers from High Street conglomerates. The largest bank in the U.S. is planning to grow its retail presence in the U.K., and launching a digital bank for the first time in the region is part of its scheme. JP Morgan will begin offering banking services that are only available through the company’s mobile app.
Why JP Morgan is coming to the U.K.
JP Morgan’s digital bank is set to be the first banking product in the UK for regular current account holders. With its introduction, it is expected to rival Marcus Bank’s mobile services, Marcus was launched by Goldman Sachs in 2018.
“We are bringing Chase to the U.K. because we want to provide customers with a new banking choice – one that will enable them to benefit from a simple and exceptional banking experience, built on the significant capabilities of JPMorgan Chase,” Gordon Smith, JP Morgan Chase’s co-president and CEO of Consumer & Community Banking, said in a press release. “The U.K. has a vibrant and highly competitive consumer banking marketplace, which is why we’ve designed the bank from scratch to specifically meet the needs of customers here.”
Daniel Pinto, JP Morgan’s co-president based in London, went on to say that the company is considering its decision to open a digital retail bank in the region as a milestone. This is because they will be introducing their retail products to British consumers for the first time.
“This new endeavor underscores our commitment to a country where we have deep roots, thousands of employees and offices established for over 160 years,” he added.
JP Morgan’s rumored project is now confirmed
The Guardian reported that JP Morgan’s announcement about its digital bank in the U.K. actually confirmed a rumor that has long been circulating. To be more specific, it was mentioned that there were previous reports that the American lender has plans for a retail bank.
The announcement confirms rumors about JP Morgan’s plans for a retail bank in the United Kingdom. At that time, it was only known as the “Project Dynamo,” and this was kept a secret for almost two years. Now, it is finally being unveiled and will soon be available in Britain.
