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A Decade of AI Innovation: BofA's Virtual Assistant Erica Surpasses 3 Billion Client Interactions

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Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) announced its AI-powered virtual assistant Erica has reached a significant milestone of 3 billion client interactions, serving nearly 50 million users since its 2018 launch. The platform now averages 58 million monthly interactions and has delivered over 1.7 billion personalized insights to clients.

Erica's capabilities include managing spending, budgeting assistance, and investment guidance across nearly 50 topics. The system demonstrates 98% accuracy in providing information and has undergone over 75,000 updates since launch. The AI assistant has expanded beyond retail banking to serve Merrill, Benefits OnLine, and CashPro platforms, while also supporting 90% of Bank of America employees, reducing IT service desk calls by 50%.

The success of Bank of America's AI implementation has earned recognition, including being named the top U.S. consumer bank for AI use by Global Finance magazine.

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) ha annunciato che il suo assistente virtuale basato sull'IA, Erica, ha raggiunto il traguardo di 3 miliardi di interazioni con i clienti, servendo quasi 50 milioni di utenti dal lancio nel 2018. La piattaforma registra in media 58 milioni di interazioni mensili e ha fornito oltre 1,7 miliardi di approfondimenti personalizzati ai clienti.

Le funzioni di Erica comprendono la gestione delle spese, supporto al budgeting e consigli sugli investimenti su quasi 50 argomenti. Il sistema raggiunge una accuratezza del 98% nelle informazioni fornite ed è stato aggiornato più di 75.000 volte dal lancio. L'assistente IA si è esteso oltre la banca al dettaglio per supportare le piattaforme Merrill, Benefits OnLine e CashPro, assistendo inoltre il 90% dei dipendenti di Bank of America e riducendo del 50% le chiamate al service desk IT.

Il successo dell'implementazione dell'IA di Bank of America ha ricevuto riconoscimenti, incluso il titolo di miglior banca consumer statunitense per l'uso dell'IA dalla rivista Global Finance.

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) anunció que su asistente virtual con IA, Erica, ha alcanzado el hito de 3.000 millones de interacciones con clientes, atendiendo a casi 50 millones de usuarios desde su lanzamiento en 2018. La plataforma promedia ahora 58 millones de interacciones mensuales y ha entregado más de 1.700 millones de insights personalizados a los clientes.

Las capacidades de Erica incluyen la gestión del gasto, ayuda con presupuestos y orientación de inversiones en casi 50 temas. El sistema demuestra una precisión del 98% al proporcionar información y ha recibido más de 75.000 actualizaciones desde su lanzamiento. El asistente de IA se ha expandido más allá de la banca minorista para atender las plataformas Merrill, Benefits OnLine y CashPro, además de apoyar al 90% de los empleados de Bank of America, reduciendo las llamadas al servicio de TI en un 50%.

El éxito de la implementación de IA de Bank of America ha sido reconocido, incluyendo haber sido nombrado el principal banco de consumo de EE. UU. en uso de IA por la revista Global Finance.

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Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) a annoncé que son assistant virtuel propulsé par l'IA, Erica, a atteint le cap de 3 milliards d'interactions avec les clients, ayant servi près de 50 millions d'utilisateurs depuis son lancement en 2018. La plateforme enregistre désormais en moyenne 58 millions d'interactions mensuelles et a fourni plus de 1,7 milliard d'informations personnalisées aux clients.

Les capacités d'Erica incluent la gestion des dépenses, l'aide au budget et des conseils en investissement sur près de 50 sujets. Le système affiche une précision de 98% dans les informations fournies et a reçu plus de 75 000 mises à jour depuis son lancement. L'assistant IA s'est étendu au-delà de la banque de détail pour desservir les plateformes Merrill, Benefits OnLine et CashPro, tout en soutenant 90% des employés de Bank of America, réduisant de 50% les appels au service informatique.

Le succès de l'implémentation de l'IA par Bank of America a été récompensé, notamment en étant nommé meilleure banque de consommation américaine pour l'utilisation de l'IA par le magazine Global Finance.

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) gab bekannt, dass sein KI-gestützter virtueller Assistent Erica einen Meilenstein von 3 Milliarden Kundeninteraktionen erreicht hat und seit dem Start im Jahr 2018 fast 50 Millionen Nutzer betreut. Die Plattform verzeichnet nun durchschnittlich 58 Millionen Interaktionen pro Monat und hat über 1,7 Milliarden personalisierte Insights geliefert.

Ericas Fähigkeiten umfassen Ausgabenverwaltung, Budgethilfe und Anlageberatung zu nahezu 50 Themen. Das System weist eine 98%ige Genauigkeit bei der Bereitstellung von Informationen auf und wurde seit dem Start über 75.000 Mal aktualisiert. Der KI-Assistent wurde über das Retail-Banking hinaus auf die Plattformen Merrill, Benefits OnLine und CashPro ausgeweitet und unterstützt zudem 90% der Mitarbeiter von Bank of America, wodurch IT-Service-Desk-Anrufe um 50% reduziert werden.

Der Erfolg der KI-Implementierung von Bank of America wurde anerkannt, unter anderem durch die Nennung als führende US-Verbraucherbank für den Einsatz von KI durch das Magazin Global Finance.

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  • Erica achieves 98% success rate in providing information to users
  • Platform handles 58 million monthly interactions, demonstrating massive scale
  • AI implementation reduced IT service desk calls by 50%
  • 90% employee adoption rate shows strong internal integration
  • CashPro Chat handles over 40% of client interactions, improving efficiency
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Erica, the most widely adopted AI-driven virtual financial assistant, is a central gateway to serving clients � assisting nearly 50 million users since launch, surpassing 3 billion client interactions, and now averaging more than 58 million interactions per month. Launched in 2018, Erica is deepening relationships with clients and driving greater efficiencies throughout Bank of America.    

"Erica has been learning from our clients for many years, enabling us to leverage AI today at scale, globally," said Hari Gopalkrishnan, chief technology and information officer at Bank of America. "Our early and ongoing investments in AI demonstrate our commitment to delivering innovative experiences and value to clients."

Clients have received and interacted with more than 1.7 billion proactive, personalized insights delivered by Erica. Some recent examples of how Erica is helping clients stay on top of their finances include:

  • Highlighting BankAmeriDeals cash back deals for clients based on their spending.
  • Alerting clients which way their balances are trending in the next 7 days.
  • Notifying clients of their eligibility for Preferred Rewards, increasing the value of their relationship with the bank.
  • Providing guidance on nearly 50 investment-related topics, allowing Merrill clients to engage with Erica when managing their banking, investment and retirement relationships.
  • Scheduling an appointment via Erica, creating a seamless handoff to high-touch service channels.

"Our clients appreciate Erica's ability to help them manage their spending, improve budgeting and increase savings," said Nikki Katz, head of digital at Bank of America. "Erica is the bedrock upon which we've built an unmatched high-tech, high touch client experience."

Clients have spent more than 18.7 million hours conversing with Erica. More than 98% of users find the information they need, significantly decreasing call center volume and allowing financial specialists to spend time focusing on more complex financial conversations with clients.

Bank of America's data scientists have trained Erica to recognize and respond to millions of client questions using a library of more than 700 responses. The system has undergone over 75,000 updates since launch to continuously improve the client experience. Over the next year the bank will expand Erica's abilities further to offer more personalized insights to help clients know more about their finances. 

At Bank of America, AI capabilities are designed to be scalable and reusable across different areas. Erica is embedded today across the enterprise, assisting clients and employees and driving efficiencies in several areas, including within Merrill, Benefits OnLine, CashPro®, and others. For example:

  • ask MERRILL® and ask PRIVATE BANK® help wealth management teams efficiently curate information to deliver superior client experiences. With approximately 23 million interactions per year, these tools are also helping advisors and other employees more proactively connect with clients about timely and relevant opportunities.
  • CashPro® Chat, the virtual service advisor for the CashPro platform, helps business, commercial and corporate clients quickly view transactions, find information about accounts, and more. CashPro Chat is used by 65% of clients, with Erica handling greater than 40% of client interactions.
  • Erica for Employees is used today by over 90% of Bank of America employees, with the virtual assistant having reduced calls into the IT service desk by 50%. The capabilities will expand this year to offer enhanced search and assistance across a broader set of topics � including answers to employee questions about Bank of America products and services.

Bank of America's approach to AI and proven use cases have earned the company several industry accolades. Most recently, the company was named the top U.S. consumer bank for use of AI by Global Finance magazine through its inaugural "AI in Finance" awards. Global Finance also named Erica the best chatbot/virtual assistant in the U.S. and North America.

Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 69 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,700 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BAC).

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FAQ

How many total interactions has Bank of America's Erica AI assistant processed?

Bank of America's Erica has surpassed 3 billion total client interactions since its launch in 2018, currently averaging 58 million interactions monthly.

What is the success rate of BAC's Erica virtual assistant?

Erica achieves a 98% success rate in providing users with the information they need, significantly reducing call center volume.

How many personalized insights has BAC's Erica delivered to clients?

Erica has delivered more than 1.7 billion proactive, personalized insights to Bank of America clients.

How many Bank of America employees use Erica?

Over 90% of Bank of America employees use Erica for Employees, which has reduced IT service desk calls by 50%.

What services does BAC's Erica provide to clients?

Erica provides guidance on nearly 50 investment-related topics, helps manage spending, improves budgeting, increases savings, highlights cash back deals, and alerts clients about balance trends.
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