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Innovation and digitalisation

We continue to invest in technology and data, with £2.9 billion allocated from 2024 to 2026, digitalising our services to make it easier for our customers to bank at a time and place convenient to them.

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With a particular focus on digitalisation, machine learning and artificial intelligence we've been using AI very successfully for several years, delivering customer benefits and simplifying processes.

AI is embedded in our chatbot Cora. In 2023, Cora handled

 

 

11.2m (*)

retail banking customer conversations, 49% of which needed no human intervention.

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AI is helping Contact Centre colleagues improve customer response consistency.

                                                            

7,000

contact centre colleagues are using AI to transcribing customer conversations and reducing time spent to search relevant data.

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Currently, the bank utilises AI in

                                                     

 

 

19%

of its analytical models. In terms of the future we’re well placed to leverage AI following investment in cloud data platforms, Machine Learning capabilities and data specialist resources.

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Our AI and Data Ethics Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct serves as a statement of our intent, outlining our fundamental principles regarding ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) and it reflects our aspirations to foster responsible and transparent practices. It is important to note that this Code of Conduct is not a comprehensive overview of every aspect of AI usage within our organisation. As we navigate the complexities of AI, we recognise that our practices will evolve as technology and societal norms and legal and regulatory requirements develop and that adaptation and a holistic approach will be essential in addressing the broader implications and challenges that arise.

Click here to read more about what we’re doing on AI and data.

Embedding our services in our customers’ digital lives

We have 11.5 million(*) digitally active retail and business banking customers. 

Enabling customers to bank whenever, wherever:

10.5m (*)

Of our customers use our mobile app.

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Through our digital channels

79% 

of Retail customers are banking entirely digitally (1)

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Through online, mobile and Bankline channels

83%

Of Commercial & Institutional customers are banking digitally first(2)

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Digital service stability remains high

In 2024, we had consistently high performance and stability of our most critical systems, which have been available 99.99% of the time. 2024 saw zero Criticality 1 incidents, compared with two for 2023 (1, 2). These numbers include all events which had an impact on our operations, not just system issues.

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Related content

Read more about how we aim to make our banking more accessible for all our customers.

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Read more about how we are committed to ensuring we empower customers to detect and prevent fraud and scams at first point of contact.

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Read more about how we support  customers who find themselves either in a vulnerable situation or caring for a loved one experiencing a vulnerability.

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Learn more about how we’re using AI and Data to serve our customers. 

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