The value of online banking to small and medium-sized enterprises: evidence from firms operating in the uae free trade zones

Parvaneh Shahnoori and Glenn Jenkins ()

Applied Economics, 2019, vol. 51, issue 37, 4046-4055

Abstract: This study estimates the willingness to pay of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for a business online banking services. The estimation utilizes a contingent valuation method employing data from 400 SMEs in the United Arab Emirates free zones. An interval regression model is used to identify company characteristics affecting WTP. The results indicate an average WTP for online banking of $518.50 per month. Firms engaging in international trade value these services at least 10% more than those with only domestic operations. Other variables that significantly affect WTP include number of employees and the transportation cost of using traditional branch banking.

Date: 2019
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