AI Is Changing Banking and iFAST’s Stella Is Proof

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iFAST Global Bank

19 Jun 2025 · visibility 2254 views

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, shop, and even manage our money. In the financial world, AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a practical tool that’s redefining customer experience, security, and personalisation. 

At iFAST Global Bank, we’ve introduced Stella, an AI-powered customer service assistant designed to make banking faster, smarter, and more human—by learning what you need and helping instantly, 24/7. 

 

What Makes Stella Different? 

Unlike traditional customer support bots that rely on menus and scripted answers, Stella uses real-time learning to understand your questions and offer meaningful responses. Here’s how Stella is raising the bar: 

  • 🤖 24/7 Intelligent Support 
    Ask a question—anytime, anywhere. Stella is always available to help with balance inquiries, payment guidance, card queries, or FX rate checks. 

  • 💬 Conversational AI with Instant Answers 
    No menus, no hold music. Just ask your question in plain language and get a clear answer fast. 

  • 🔒 Secure by Design 
    Built with privacy and protection at the core, Stella ensures your personal and financial data stays safe. 

  • 🙋Human Support When You Need It *
    Prefer to speak to someone? Stella can connect you with a real iFAST expert whenever necessary. 

* Customer service support is available: Weekdays: 1:00 am – 5:00 pm GMT / 2:00 am – 5:00 pm BST & Weekends: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm GMT / 9:00 am – 1:00 pm BST.

 

How Stella Enhances Your iFAST Experience 

Whether you're opening an account, managing multiple currencies, or sending money internationally, Stella supports the full iFAST ecosystem: 

Curious about your EUR interest rate? Ask Stella. 

Need help sending money to a new recipient? Stella’s got it. 

Want to understand how your MCCA works? Just chat. 

This is what we call smart financial empowerment. 

 

Why AI in Banking Matters 

The move toward AI is accelerating financial institutions are set to increase their AI investments by ~25% this year. With success stories like JPMorgan, banks are gaining automation, fraud detection, and efficiency. 

But AI also introduces risk: deepfake scams and data breaches are on the rise. Intelligent AI like Stella isn’t just a novelty, it’s essential for secure, responsive banking. 

The modern banking customer expects speed, clarity, and control. With AI like Stella, we deliver on all three, without sacrificing the option for personal service. 

  • 🔄 Faster resolution times 

  • 🌍 24/7 global accessibility 

  • 🧠 Ongoing learning and better recommendations over time 

As AI grows, so will Stella—continually improving to offer more personalised, efficient support for every user. 

 

Final Thoughts 

AI is not replacing people, it’s removing the wait, the friction, and the frustration. With Stella AI, iFAST is redefining customer service for the digital age: smarter, faster, and truly responsive. 

 

Try Stella in the iFAST app today, and discover how AI can make your banking feel effortless. 

 

iFAST Global Bank – Banking Without Boundaries 

iFAST Global Bank is a member of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

iFAST Global Bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Our Financial Services Register number is 716167. We are registered in England and Wales, our company number is 4797759.

Please note that the provided details serve as general information and should not be considered as financial advice or endorsements. We strongly advise customers to diligently carry out their own research and consider seeking expert guidance for tailored financial choices.