It should be said traditional banks have ramped up their innovation, by converting shipping containers into fully-functorial bank branches. Shipping containers can be fully customized and equipped with state-of-the-art bank infrastructures such as ATMs, teller services, and ADT services. These services will allow customers to deposit cheques or cash, open accounts, withdraw money, as well as apply for loans and other services.
An example of a container bank, is located in our next-door-neighbour, Kenya. I&M Bank has opened eight new branches in Kenya as part of its retail expansion strategy to strengthen its presence in the region.
Three out of the eight new branches are upcycled shipping container branches. This is in line with the bank’s sustainability agenda exemplified in its green building headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda. “As I&M Bank, we recognise the adverse environmental impacts of construction materials extracted through harmful means like quarrying and tree logging,” noted I&M Bank Kenya CEO, Mr Gul Khan. ( I&M Bank turns shipping containers into banking halls, Business Today Kenya). Available at: https://businesstoday.co.ke/im-bank-turns-shipping-containers-into-banking-halls/
FEATURES INCLUDED IN A CONTAINER BANK:
Friendly reception in a mobile bank container
An impressive counter area in an room solution for banks and financial institutions feels open and inviting thanks to its bright colour scheme and large windows.
Container room for cash machines and safes
With a separate lobby for cash machines, bank statement machines and a night safe, container systems for banks and financial institutions provide a secure room solution away from the main rooms of the mobile bank building.
Advising customers in a mobile bank building
The consultation rooms of a bank have a crucial effect on the first impression of respectability and confidence – and this can be critical to business. An inviting ambiance in the consultation rooms of mobile container systems for banks is therefore of great importance.
