CZC CB Digital Communication Changes


On Jun. 18, CZC CB outlined changes to simplify banking management.


  • CZC CB said it will communicate with clients electronically, and limit its branches.
  • Purpose
  • New technologies will simplify the management of bank accounts, reduce paperwork and storage of documents, speed up the processing of client requests and instructions.
  • The plan includes the launch of an instant payment service for clients in the future.
  • Concentration of all activities in the area of money circulation, non-cash payment systems and banking services for clients in the monetary and payment system section.
  • This section will also be responsible for the management and development of the CERTIS interbank payment system and payment system regulation from this year.
  • The changes are related to the reorganization of the branch network, management is gradually merged into two regions, i.e. Bohemia and Moravia by Nov. 1, 2024.
  • From Nov. 1, 2024, cash desks in Ústí nad Labem, Pilsen, Ceske Budejovice will be permanently closed, clients can use branches in Prague and Hradec Králové.
  • Or within the Moravia region at offices in Brno or Ostrava; CZC CB will provide cashless services in Ústí nad Labem, Pilsen and Ceske Budejovice until the end of 2026.
  • During this time, a central back office will be established in Hradec Králové as a workplace to service clients' accounts and provide support regarding payment systems.
  • Effectiveness
  • Branch management arrangements will take place on Nov. 1, 2024.

Regulators CZC CB
Entity Types Bank; CNSM
Reference PR, 6/18/2024
Functions Compliance; Financial; Operations; Product Administration; Technology
Countries Czech Republic
Category
State
Products Banking; Cards; Deposits; Forex; Loan; Mortgage; Payments
Regions EMEA
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 6/18/2024
Effective Date 11/1/2024
Rule Id 216324
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 6/18/2024
Report Section EU

Last substantive update on 06/21/2024