For more than a decade, the dominant narrative around bank branches has been declining. Digital channels, mobile apps and self-service solutions have steadily absorbed transactional volumes, raising recurring questions about whether physical branches still have a role at all. The Banking 2026 study from Accenture suggests a different conclusion: branches are not disappearing but being fundamentally redefined. Meet the future of banking from this post.
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