Core Viewpoint - The trend of "streamlining" and "integration" of banking apps is accelerating, with several banks consolidating their credit card services into their main banking apps to enhance user experience and resource efficiency [1] Group 1: Industry Trends - China Bank was the first to shut down its independent credit card app, followed by Postal Savings Bank, which announced the gradual cessation of updates to its "Postal Savings Credit Card App" [1] - Other banks, including Beijing Rural Commercial Bank, Bohai Bank, Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank, and Sichuan Rural Credit Union, have also initiated similar integration efforts [1] Group 2: Business Implications - Experts indicate that as the expansion benefits of credit cards diminish and profit margins come under pressure, commercial banks are likely to reduce costs and improve user experience by integrating credit card services into their main apps [1] - The credit card business is transitioning from an "independent entry" model to a "comprehensive ecosystem" service approach [1]

Group 1 - Postal Savings Bank of China announced adjustments to its credit card online channel services, integrating credit card functions into the "Postal Savings Bank App" [2] - The "Postal Savings Credit Card App" will no longer be in use after the integration, but customers can continue to access credit card services through mobile banking and other channels [2] - The bank had previously indicated this integration plan, halting new customer registrations and activations for the Postal Savings Credit Card App as of November 15 [2] Group 2 - The Beijing Financial Regulatory Bureau issued a significant administrative penalty against the Postal Savings Bank's credit card center for multiple violations, including charging full fees for early repayments [3] - The credit card center was fined 3 million yuan for six violations, and three responsible individuals received warnings and fines of 50,000 yuan each [3] - Violations included improper management of credit issuance and inaccurate data reporting [3]