Effingham, IL – February 12, 2025 – Peoples National Bank, N.A. (PNB) has announced the successful launch of Narmi’s Business and Consumer digital account opening solutions, marking a significant advancement in the bank’s digital banking strategy. This two-phased rollout enhances the onboarding experience for both new and existing customers, ensuring a seamless, secure, and efficient digital banking journey.
Recognizing the increasing demand for digital-first financial solutions, PNB’s adoption of Narmi’s technology aligns with its commitment to providing accessible and innovative banking services. The new platform enables customers to open checking, money market, savings, and certificate of deposit accounts in just minutes, from any device, with an intuitive and user-friendly interface.
The enhanced digital experience includes:
- Instant KYC (Know Your Customer) verification with up to 100% automated decisioning
- A powerful Admin Platform for streamlined application review and fraud prevention
- Seamless integration with PNB’s FIS IBS core via the Code Connect API, ensuring a smooth and reliable banking experience
Thomas Dolson, CEO of Peoples National Bank, emphasized the significance of this innovation:
“Our new digital account opening solution reflects PNB’s dedication to both innovation and outstanding customer service. We recognize that our clients lead fast-paced lives, and we are here to provide seamless, flexible tools that give them control over their banking needs, whenever and wherever they need it.”
Narmi’s expertise in core banking integrations played a pivotal role in the successful deployment, enabling efficient troubleshooting, collaboration, and customization to meet PNB’s unique needs.
Nikhil Lakhanpal, Co-Founder of Narmi, highlighted the strong alignment between the two organizations:
“Peoples National Bank was a natural fit for the Narmi Grow suite of account opening solutions – a digital-forward bank ready to meet customers where they are. We’re excited to help PNB offer best-in-class account opening flows that rival the best in consumer technology as a first touchpoint with their bank.”
This collaboration underscores PNB’s commitment to digital transformation, reinforcing its position as a customer-centric, technology-driven financial institution that continues to evolve with the changing landscape of modern banking.
