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ABSTRACT:

Digital banking platforms have improved the way banks deliver their services to clients which has resulted in the gradual movement from brick and mortar to the use of digital applications such as mobile phones, iPads, laptops and ATM machines. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of digital banking on retail banking customer service satisfaction levels in Lusaka Town. The study was guided by three objectives which were; to determine customers’ perception of the reliability of digital banking services in Lusaka Central Business District; to assess customers’ perception of the responsiveness of digital banking services in Lusaka Central Business District and, to examine customers’ perceptions of the security of digital banking services in Lusaka Central Business District. This study investigated customers' perceptions of digital banking services, focusing on reliability, responsiveness, and security, using a quantitative approach. Simple random sampling was used to collect data using a structured questionnaire with 5-point Likert scale. The researcher ensured that the respondents remained anonymous to avoid bias and that whatever information they provided would be treated with confidentiality. The researcher did not influence the responses provided by the respondents in anyway. The sample size was 150 and 140 respondents who are bank customers in Lusaka Central Business District responded. The response rate was 93.33%. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, hierarchical regression, and correlation analysis. The findings reveal that customers generally perceive digital banking services positively in terms of reliability and responsiveness, with significant associations found between these factors and overall customer satisfaction. However, concerns remain regarding security, despite moderate confidence in digital banking security measures. The study underscores the importance of trust, transparency, and technological advancement in shaping customer perceptions. Recommendations for further research include exploring the impact of AI technologies, regulatory frameworks, and demographic differences on digital banking adoption and satisfaction. These findings contribute to understanding customer behaviour in digital banking and inform strategies for enhancing service delivery and customer experience in the financial sector.

KEYWORDS:

Effect, Digital Banking, Services, Customers’ Satisfaction, Lusaka CBD.

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