Undoubtedly, the next-generation collections model in retail banking must involve a nuanced understanding of the at-risk customers and the corresponding interventions. A digital-first collections strategy will shoulder the bulk of this burden. The numbers, too, bear this out. A study points out that digital customer service reduces 20% in non-performing loans (NPL), resolves 30+ past due dates (PDD) by 25%, reduces 15% in collections cost, and boosts customer engagement by 5X.