The Money Awards 2026

Where fintech’s most impactful work earns a crown.

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Introducing The Class of 2026 - The full Jury has been revealed, put your work infront of 40+ global leaders. Check them out here .

Fintech's most credible recognition

The Money Awards are Money20/20’s global awards program, recognizing the companies, products, and partnerships that are shaping the future of money.

  • Judged by the industry.
  • Celebrated on the biggest stage in fintech.
  • Remembered long after the awards night.

Categories

Built to recognize the work that’s moving the industry forward.

The Money Awards categories cover the full spectrum of fintech innovation, from startups at the beginning of their journey to global institutions driving change at scale.

Whatever you're building, there's a category designed to showcase it.

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What sets The Money Awards apart?

Designed to recognize real impact, not popularity

Judged with rigor. Won on merit.

No pay-to-win. No politics. No shortcuts. Every trophy is earned through independent, expert-led judging.

Global by design

Open to companies worldwide. Judged by globally diverse leaders. Celebrated across Money20/20’s international stages.

Recognition that keeps working

Winning gives your proof, credibility, and a story you can tell long after the night is over.

Meet your 2026 Jury Presidents

Not sure where to start?

Join Grania Chesterton, VP Awards at Money20/20 for a comprehensive walkthrough of everything you need to know about entering The Money Awards 2026, from choosing the right category to understanding what our global jury is looking for.

Whether you're a first-time entrant or exploring your options, this 30-minute session will give you the clarity and confidence to submit an entry that stands out.

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The Guide

Key Dates & Fees

The Entry Kit

2025 Winners Spotlight

Their work stood out. This year, it could be yours.

Want to know what winning work looks like? Discover the stories behind the 2025 winners

Winners spotlight

How does it feel to be a winner?

This year was the breakthrough for us, leading fintechs like Nubank, Mercury, and Monzo started buying our software. We thought this was special and we need to tell the jurors about it. It looked like they were convinced that this was a turning year for us as a company.

Maik Taro Wehmeyer

Co-Founder & CEO

Taktile

It's fantastic to win this award. Coming from Pakistan, I'm honestly privileged and humble to receive this on behalf of the team. We exist to improve the lives and livelihoods of people of Pakistan. This recognition validates that our work in financial inclusion truly matters on a global stage.

Murtaza Ali

CEO

JazzCash

To get an award in payments at The Money Awards, that's the ultimate category, especially as an early stage startup. The ultimate validation isn't the award itself, it's that the judges picked us of all the companies they could pick. That's invaluable to me, our customers and the team.

Marty Ringlein

Co-founder & CEO

Agree.com

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