Using technologies to access financial services

It is estimated that more than half the population of Latin America and the Caribbean lack access to basic formal banking services. Expanding this access remains as a major challenge in the countries of the region. However, in recent years, several initiatives to achieve greater penetration of financial services using technology have been developed.

... Having available financial services at one's cell phone has the potential to help reduce costs and time to approach bank branches to conduct transactions. It also reduces the risk of using cash.

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