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Banks & credit unions

Mystery shopping for banks and credit unions

People choose a bank or credit union based on how the first conversation feels. A mystery shop shows you what a prospective member or customer actually hears in the branch, on the phone and online.

What we evaluate

  • Greeting and wait time in the branch lobby.
  • Needs discovery: does staff ask questions before recommending a product?
  • Clarity when explaining accounts, fees and next steps.
  • Phone answer time and whether the caller gets a useful answer.
  • Response time and quality for web forms and email inquiries.
  • Follow-up after the visit or inquiry.

How a banking shop works

  1. You choose the branches, channels and standards that matter.
  2. We turn those standards into an observable scorecard.
  3. A vetted shopper completes the visit, call or inquiry as an ordinary prospect.
  4. You receive a scored report with comments, timings and a recommended next step.

Shop types

Combine in-person, phone and digital inquiry shops to see the full journey. Browse all industries.

Frequently asked questions

Do shoppers open real accounts?

Only when you ask for it and the scope is agreed in advance. Most banking shops evaluate the inquiry and conversation without opening an account.

Can you check phone and online inquiries as well as branches?

Yes. Shops can cover branch visits, phone calls and web or email inquiries, so you can compare each channel.

Do shoppers evaluate compliance or give legal opinions?

No. Shoppers record what they observed against your scorecard. Compliance judgments stay with your own team.

See what a finished report looks like

See a Sample Report