Clicx unveils next-generation banking vision
Source: Bangkok Post
Published on: 2026-05-27 23:35
Clicx Bank, Thailand's first virtual bank licence holder, is scheduled to launch its mobile application on June 19, aiming to tap underserved customers. The virtual bank, jointly established by Krungthai Bank (KTB), Advanced Info Service (AIS) and PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), received its licence on May 14, becoming the first of three applicants to obtain approval from the Bank of Thailand. The three companies have a combined customer base of more than 50 million, which Clicx Bank plans to target for its virtual banking services. According to the central bank, more than 63% of Thais are underserved in terms of access to financial services, while over 80% have emergency savings sufficient to cover living expenses for no more than six months in the event of a sudden income disruption. These figures highlight how many Thais still lack access to financial services that are appropria...
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