In finance, trust is earned in milliseconds.
0.05 to be exact. That’s all it takes for someone to decide if your brand feels credible.
We’ve seen this firsthand, working with fintech teams around the world. In today’s digital space, if your brand doesn’t feel trustworthy, you’re not even in the running.
Trust is built strategically: clear, intentional design, applied with consistency, aligned messaging, and a product that delivers.
That’s the baseline. Anything less, and the brand isn’t doing its job.
I wrote this article after another conversation with a fintech team struggling to grow. The product was strong, but the brand wasn’t doing the bare minimum. This article breaks down why consistency isn’t just a detail in fintech. It’s the foundation.
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