The article provides a view on how the digitalization of banking is impacting Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions. First the M&A process is described, outlining high level stages of the deal making and their objectives. Then a number of digital considerations are listed to present the increasing complexity of M&A transactions in the current period of intensive digital transformation. The digital considerations are mapped onto the core IT architectural components, together with an expert rating of their impact. In the following chapter the paper outlines technology integration strategies. The summary contains important observations and guidelines on the relevance of digitalization that can be used by M&A teams to increase the probability of success in future transactions.