Core Viewpoint - The trend of integrating credit card services into main banking apps is accelerating, driven by user growth slowdown and rising customer acquisition costs, leading to the closure of independent credit card apps by several banks [1][2][4]. Group 1: Bank Actions - Postal Savings Bank announced the gradual integration of credit card functions into the "Postal Savings Bank App," ceasing updates for the "Postal Credit Card App" [1][2]. - China Bank was the first major state-owned bank to close its independent credit card app, merging its services into the "China Bank App" [2]. - Other banks, including Jiangxi Bank and Beijing Rural Commercial Bank, have also shut down or integrated their credit card apps into main mobile banking platforms [3]. Group 2: Market Environment - The credit card industry has shifted from rapid expansion to a phase of stock competition, with growth in card issuance slowing and some banks experiencing a decline in card numbers [4]. - The operational costs of maintaining independent credit card apps have become unsustainable due to overlapping functionalities and user dispersion [4]. Group 3: User Experience and Regulatory Influence - Users prefer a unified app experience, as managing multiple apps for different services has become cumbersome [5]. - Regulatory guidance has emphasized the need for banks to optimize or terminate underperforming apps, supporting the trend of app consolidation [5]. Group 4: Future Trends - The integration of credit card services into main apps is seen as an upgrade in service form and operational logic, focusing on enhancing user experience and efficiency [6]. - The digital transformation in banking is moving towards specialization, personalized services, and ecosystem integration, with banks needing to address challenges in technology compatibility and user adaptation [6]. - Future developments may include expanding functionalities in wealth management and enhancing security measures, such as biometric authentication [6][7].

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