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Payments and Embedded Finance Evolution: The Citi Experience

Terry O’Neil from Citi discusses how the convergence of traditional banking capabilities with modern digital experiences creates new growth opportunities while challenging established business models.

Published on December 2024 in Banking-as-a-Service

FEATURING: Terry O’Neil, Head of Connected Commerce for Citi Retail Services, Head of Strategic Partnerships for Citi U.S. Personal Banking

Embedded financial products and flexible payment solutions are reshaping how consumers interact with banking services. As commerce increasingly shifts toward integrated experiences, the ability to seamlessly embed financial services — from buy-now-pay-later options to comprehensive lending solutions — directly into the purchase journey has become critical for merchants and financial institutions.

Terry O’Neil, Head of Connected Commerce for Citi Retail Services and Head of Strategic Partnerships for Citi U.S. Personal Banking, joins the Banking Transformed podcast to discuss how the convergence of traditional banking capabilities with modern digital experiences creates new growth opportunities while challenging established business models.

The discussion explores the impact on consumers, merchants, and financial institutions as we move toward an increasingly integrated financial ecosystem.

Prefer to read the conversation? Check out the edited Q&A here.

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