VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS & BUSINESS FINANCE AND BANKING GRADUATION THESIS Topic: IMPACTS OF E-BANKING SERVICES ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY: THE CASE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN VIETNAM Ha Noi - 2023 VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS & BUSINESS FINANCE AND BANKING GRADUATION THESIS Topic: IMPACTS OF E-BANKING SERVICES ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY: THE CASE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN VIETNAM Ha Noi - 2023 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT During the time of researching and implementing this GRADUATION THESIS, I have received very enthusiastic help and valuable encouragement. With all due respect and gratitude, I extend my sincere thanks to: The Board of Directors of University of Economics - VNU has built a scientific research environment that helps me as well as students of the whole university to have motivation, opportunities to approach and practice scientific research. I sincerely thank the teachers and experts of the Faculty of Finance - Banking and other faculties in the university for taking the time to answer and analyze the questions, contributing to creating a foundation for the group to be confident in carrying out the research assist. In particular, I would like to express my gratitude and deepest thanks to Ms.
Cù Nguyễn Ha Trang. The instructor is enthusiastic with new directions, detailed communications, and frank suggestions. Thanks to that, I have more confidence to be able to complete the research even though he himself is under a lot of pressure about work, time and family. Due to the limited knowledge and time, the research paper inevitably contains errors and omissions.
I look forward to receiving your comments and suggestions to improve the research paper. Once again, thank you and best wishes for health, happiness and success to everyone. Sincerely thank! Hanoi, May 12, 2023. Student Nguyễn Hoang Giang DECLARATION I hereby declare that this graduation thesis on the topic of IMPACTS OF E-BANKING SERVICES ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY: THE CASE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN VIETNAM is solely my own work and property.
The reference materials used in this thesis have been properly cited and acknowledged in the reference section. Additionally, all research findings are completely truthful and original, without any plagiarism or duplication from any previously published works. If any of these statements are found to be inaccurate, I take full responsibility for any consequences and will accept any disciplinary actions deemed necessary by the department and the university. Student Nguyễn Hoang Giang TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF EIGURES.e-cscsesesnhEnhHHYHHYHHHYHhHYRHTRHRTRHRSERHESESERRESEREEESEEESESHESEREESESESAESEE 3 LIST OF ABBREVIA TIONS.--s«sseseseeersrerrsrrrrrrsrrsrsrarrirarsrsirrsrrirrsrisrsrrrsrrrirser 4 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION.
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4: Number of customer using E-banking of BIDV from 2019 - 2022. 34 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS E-BANKING ELECTRONIC BANKING TECH TECHNOLOGY NAPAS NATIONAL PAYMENT CORPORATION OF VIETNAM ATM AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE POS POINT OF SALE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 QR QUICK RESPONSE ID IDENTIFICATION mPOS MOBILE POINT OF SALE VIETCOMBANK JOINT STOCK COMMERCIAL BANK FOR FOREIGN TRADE OF VIETNAM SBV STATE BANK OF VIETNAM TECHCOMBANK VIETNAM TECHNOLOGICAL & COMMERCIAL JOINT STOCK BANK BIDV BANK FOR INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF VIETNAM APP APPLICATION CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1. The urgency of the topic The increasing popularity of internet usage and smart devices has brought about a significant transformation in the banking industry. With the increasing use of smartphones and other mobile devices, commercial banks are offering electronic banking services (e-banking services) that allow customers to perform transactions and manage their accounts online with ease.
This feature is especially useful for customers who are always on-the-go, as they can access banking services quickly and easily without having to visit a bank branch. Therefore, the adoption of electronic banking services is a solution that can help commercial banks to offer a more simplified, convenient, and accurate banking experience (Amin, 2016). Apart from offering a more convenient banking experience, e-banking services also help commercial banks to improve customer loyalty (Brun et al. The use of electronic banking services enables banks increase customer satisfaction, which contribute to higher customer loyalty.
In addition, the adoption of electronic banking services helps banks to retain their existing customers and attract new ones. However, due to the increasing rate of adoption of e-banking systems, banks, in turn, face stiff competition in attracting and retaining customers (Shankar and Jebarajakirthy, 2019). Furthermore, many customers are still worried about possible risks of safety, information security, fraud and technical issues while using e-banking services. As a result, in order to retain current customers and stay competitive, it is important for the commercial banks to have a clear view on the impacts of their e-banking service quality on customer loyalty as well as the determinants of e-banking services that influence customer loyalty.
That is why I have chosen the topic ": IMPACTS OF E-BANKING SERVICES ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY: THE CASE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN VIETNAM " for my graduation thesis. This research would provide the current situation of e-banking development in Vietnam. Moreover, this study attempts to examine the impacts of e- banking on customer loyalty and the determinants of e-banking service that affect customer loyalty in the context of Vietnam. Based on this research results, commercial banks can identify the key determinants that affect their e-banking service quality.
This identification, in turn, can enhance the competitiveness of commercials banks. Research purpose of the topic: » Examine the current situation of electronic banking service in Vietnam. ¢ Examine the impacts of electronic banking on customer loyalty in Vietnam. ¢ Examine the determinants of electronic banking services on customer loyalty in Vietnam.
Research questions: e What is the relationship between e-banking and customer loyalty? e What are the factors of e-banking services that influence customer loyalty? 4, Objects of the study: Research scope: The impact of electronic banking services on customer loyalty at Vietnamese commercial banks Research space: Commercial banks in Viet Nam Time: 2017-2022 5. Contribution of the thesis: The thesis "Impacts of E-Banking on Customer Loyalty at Vietnam Commercial Banks" makes several important contributions to the field of banking and customer loyalty. First of all, the thesis provides an overview of the current state of e-banking in Vietnam and the different types of e-banking services offered by commercial banks in the country. This information can be useful for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to understand the e-banking landscape in Vietnam.
In addition, the study investigates the impact of e-banking on customer loyalty at commercial banks in Vietnam. By doing so, the thesis contributes to the existing literature on customer loyalty in the banking industry and provides insights into how e-banking can affect customer loyalty. The thesis also identifies several factors that influence customer loyalty in the context of e-banking, including perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, trust, and satisfaction. By identifying these factors, the thesis provides insights into how banks can improve their e-banking services to increase customer loyalty.
Last but not least, it offers several recommendations for commercial banks in Vietnam to improve their e-banking services and increase customer loyalty. These recommendations can be useful for banks that want to enhance their e-banking offerings and retain their customers. Thesis structure: CHAPTER 1: Introduction CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODS CHAPTER 4: THE IMPACTS OF ELECTRONIC BANKING SERVICES ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY AT VIETNAM COMMERCIAL BANKS CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION REFERENCES CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW & THEORETICAL BASIS 2.1 E-Banking services: Prior research has identified several benefits of e-banking services for customers, including convenience, accessibility, and time-saving (Hess, 2018; Malaquias & Pefia, 2019). E-banking services allow customers to access their accounts and conduct transactions from anywhere and at any time, without the need to physically visit a bank branch.
This saves customers time and reduces the need for them to wait in long queues. Moreover, Saha et al. (2020) state that e-banking services provide customers with greater control over their finances, allowing them to monitor their account balances, track their transactions, and set up automatic payments and transfers. This enables customers to manage their finances more efficiently and make informed decisions about their spending and saving habits.
However, despite the numerous benefits offered by e-banking, there are also risks associated with this mode of banking. One of the main challenges associated with e- banking services is security. Customers may be hesitant to use e-banking services due to concerns about the safety of their personal and financial information (Hess, 2018). Ojo et al.
(2021) examine the challenges faced by customers in adopting e-banking services in developing countries and find that many customers are reluctant to use e-banking services due to a lack of trust in online financial transactions. Customers in developing countries may be more likely to rely on informal financial networks, such as cash-based transactions and community-based savings schemes, due to a lack of access to formal financial institutions. This lack of trust in e-banking services may be further compounded by issues such as poor internet connectivity and inadequate digital literacy skills. Allen and Javoby (2007) outlines a number of hazards linked with e-banking services, including online fraud, identity theft, and computer viruses, that are associated with e-banking services.
Moreover, the authors suggest that banks should develop and implement effective risk management techniques in order to minimize these risks and safeguard their customers’ financial data. In similar vein, Ertugal and Arasli (2013) discovered that security and privacy concerns were the primary factors hindering the acceptance of e- banking services in Turkey. To overcome these obstacles, the study recommends that banks should take essential security measures, such as enhancing encryption technologies and implementing two-factor authentication, to increase the security of their e-banking services. Electronic banking or e-banking services are exposed to a 8 considerable risk of fraudulent emails, commonly known as phishing.
Harjinder Singh Lallie and David V. Gibson's research (2006) extensively focuses on the negative impact of such scams on e-banking customers. The study reveals that phishing can cause financial losses and deteriorate customer confidence in e-banking services. The authors suggest that banks should conduct awareness campaigns about phishing and employ advanced anti-phishing technologies to combat these scams.
Several other studies have been conducted on the risks associated with e-banking services. For instance, Dhaliwal and Benyoucef (2018) highlight hacking as a significant risk associated with e-banking services. The study suggests that banks need to implement more effective security measures to prevent hacking and safeguard their customers’ financial information. Chen and Lu (2017)also find that mobile banking applications are susceptible to cyber-attacks, and banks need to enhance the security of their mobile banking applications to counter such attacks.
Besides, according to Al-Ali and Alqurashi (2021), security concerns pose a significant challenge to the adoption of e-banking services in the Middle East.