Customer Satisfaction in the Banking Sector: The Case of North Cyprus

Abstract The aim of the study is to evaluate the determinants of customer satisfaction on higher service quality in North Cyprus Banking sector. SERVQUAL model is used to analyse the perception of customers on determinants of service quality. Total of 207 cutomers of the major banks in North Cyprus have been surveyed. Empirical analysis are carried out by SPSS 18. Empirical results reveal that Cutomer satisfaction in the banking sector depends on good and firm relations, building trust between customers and bank emloyees for the case of North Cyprus. Results also suggest positive word of mouth plays a major role in customer satisfaction.

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