Backbase launches conversational banking service, now live at multiple banks
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On October 8, 2026, Fintech News Singapore reported that Backbase had launched its Conversational Banking service. Customers can use voice or text to make requests to AI agents, handle banking services such as freezing and replacing lost bank cards, checking payments, and following up on service requests. Backbase stated that agents can access only the information and tools permitted by the bank; requests requiring further investigation or human judgment will be referred to employees, while significant actions require explicit customer confirmation. The service is reportedly already in production at more than 10 banks and can operate alongside existing digital banking systems.
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- Fintech News SingaporeBackbase launches conversational banking service supporting voice and text requests
Backbase has launched Conversational Banking, allowing customers to use voice or text to ask AI agents to handle banking tasks, including freezing and replacing lost bank cards, checking payments, and following up on service requests. The agents can access only the information and tools permitted by the bank; requests requiring further investigation or human judgment are referred to employees, and significant actions require the customer’s explicit confirmation. Backbase says the service is already in production at more than 10 banks and can operate alongside existing digital banking systems.