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Financial technology (Fintech) innovation and financial inclusion: comparative study of urban and rural consumers post-Covid-19 pandemic

Budi Setiawan, Dien Triana, Ummu Salma Al Azizah, Andi Sri Wahyuni, Vijay Victor, Robert Jeyakumar Nathan, Mária Fekete‐Farkas · 2025 · Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Summary. This study examines how rural and urban consumers in Indonesia adopted financial technology after Covid-19, using survey data from 654 respondents. The research found that preference for the status quo most strongly drives Fintech adoption, while personal innovativeness has minimal impact. Actual use of Fintech significantly improves financial inclusion. Rural and urban populations differ in how digital literacy and government support influence their adoption decisions, suggesting providers should tailor digital finance strategies by location.

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Setiawan, B., Triana, D., Azizah, U. S. A., Wahyuni, A. S., Victor, V., Nathan, R. J., & Fekete‐Farkas, M.. (2025). Financial technology (Fintech) innovation and financial inclusion: comparative study of urban and rural consumers post-Covid-19 pandemic. Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13731-024-00452-x

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DOI
10.1186/s13731-024-00452-x
Countries
Indonesia
Regions
Asia
Categories
broadband-and-digital, entrepreneurship, policy
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2026-04-28