Why self-service tills don’t check out: Nine in 10 say hindrance

By | April 15, 2023
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Last Updated on April 15, 2023 by Craig Allen Keefner

Research by UK banking experts shows 93 per cent of customers are frustrated by self-service machines. Those aged 55 and over prefer to be served by a human being.

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

Survey says..Glory Global did poll of UK customers on self-service.  Amazing that despite the gloomy numbers, most said they would use self-service anyway. Interesting read. Something similar out of Scotland a few weeks ago along the “We want to talk to real people” philosophy.

Author: Craig Allen Keefner

Craig Allen Keefner is an industry analyst, content strategist, and longtime authority on self-service kiosks, digital signage, unattended payment systems, and interactive technology. He manages content and industry strategy for Kiosk Industry and The Industry Group, with a focus on kiosk software, hardware-software integration, accessibility, payment compliance, healthcare kiosks, restaurant self-service, and emerging AI automation. Craig has covered the self-service and kiosk industry since the 1990s, tracking how public-facing terminals move from concept to field deployment. His work combines industry research, vendor analysis, operator conversations, standards tracking, trade show coverage, and practical experience with the real-world constraints of kiosk deployments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiosk