The UK FinTech Awards 2026 Winners
Celebrating excellence across the UK fintech ecosystem
Congratulations to our UK FinTech Awards 2026 winners
The UK FinTech Awards 2026, in association with Lockton, took place on 23 April at the Leonardo Royal Hotel St Paul’s, London, bringing together the very best of the UK fintech community for an evening of recognition, celebration and industry-wide achievement.
Held during UK FinTech Week, the awards formed a key moment in a week dedicated to innovation, collaboration and growth across the sector.
This year’s awards once again highlighted the strength, innovation and momentum across the UK fintech landscape, with hundreds of entries showcasing the organisations and individuals driving the industry forward.
The evening’s celebrations
Hosted by television presenter and comedian Alex Zane, the evening delivered energy, humour and a fantastic atmosphere from start to finish.
Guests enjoyed a welcome drinks reception, followed by dinner and the awards ceremony, with live entertainment from Bring the Club London throughout the evening.
The event also supported National Children’s Air Ambulance, with a charity raffle and silent auction helping to raise valuable funds during the night.
A huge thank you to our headline partner Lockton, our category sponsors including Gowling WLG, and to all of our partners for their continued support.
We would also like to thank our independent panel of judges, chaired by Colin Payne, for their time and expertise in reviewing an exceptionally competitive field of entries.
The winners
Banking Tech of the Year
Featurespace x NatWest
Recognised for a high-quality submission that clearly connects into the wider fintech landscape, standing out in a competitive field.
Young Achiever of the Year
Chrislyn Pereira – Eunice AI
Awarded for consistent achievements and a strong trajectory, demonstrating impressive progress at this stage.
InsurTech of the Year
Tapoly
Stood out for addressing customer needs with a clear, scalable proposition and strong differentiation.
Pensions Tech of the Year
PensionBee
Recognised for a well-developed proposition with strong delivery and clear potential to scale.
WealthTech of the Year
Xapo Bank
Praised for aligning closely with evolving customer needs and delivering a strong, well-positioned solution.
Personal Finance Tech of the Year (sponsored by Gowling WLG)
Octopus Money
Selected for its clear, customer-focused proposition and strong potential to scale in a competitive space.
Best Open Banking Initiative of the Year
Ozone API
Recognised for measurable impact, strong detail and clear momentum backed by evidence.
Best ESG Campaign
Stellar Omada
Stood out for a well-structured ESG programme with genuine impact and thoughtful execution.
Digital Assets Award
ClearToken
Awarded for navigating a fast-evolving space with a clear proposition and strong scalability potential.
Accounting Tech of the Year
ANNA Money
Recognised for consistent impact and a strong submission that builds on an established legacy.
Best Employer Award
Flagstone
Praised for a genuine commitment to people, progression and innovative development initiatives.
Startup of the Year
ClearToken
Selected for clarity of vision and strong execution, demonstrating early-stage leadership.
Innovator of the Year (sponsored by Lockton)
Belal Mohamed – Zeal
Recognised for combining technical expertise with commercial impact across the fintech sector.
Rising Star of the Year
Danielle Skerrett – PensionBee
Awarded for strong momentum and a clear commitment to building industry presence.
Data Initiative of the Year
Torus
Stood out for its precise, data-led approach delivering measurable outcomes and revenue growth.
Team of the Year
Zeal
Recognised for strong collaboration, pace and consistent delivery across regions.
Disruptor of the Year
Creditspring
Awarded for challenging established areas with strong traction and industry recognition.
LendTech of the Year
Fleximize
Praised for a robust, data-led approach with clear results, including measurable portfolio improvement.
PayTech of the Year
PingPong
Selected for a clearly differentiated proposition aligned with evolving customer needs.
RegTech of the Year
Adclear
Recognised for addressing complex regulatory challenges with a focused, practical solution.
FinTech Partner Award
Finvisor
Awarded for a deeply embedded partnership delivering real impact within a complex environment.
Director of the Year
Colin Frame – Stellar Omada
Recognised for strong industry impact and leadership extending beyond their organisation.
FinTech of the Year
PingPong
A clear frontrunner, recognised for the breadth, quality and strength of its overall submission.
Highly Commended
- Banking Tech of the Year – Engine by Starling
- Accounting Tech of the Year – Xero
- Startup of the Year – Doris, by Novum
- LendTech of the Year – Wealth Wizards at Royal London
- FinTech Partner Award – DECTA
- Director of the Year – Simon Cureton, Funding Options by Tide
- FinTech of the Year – Salad
How were the awards judged?
The UK FinTech Awards 2026 were assessed by an independent panel of industry experts from across financial services, regulation, technology and investment.
Each entry was reviewed against clear criteria, focusing on innovation, impact, scalability and delivery, ensuring that every winner represents genuine excellence within the fintech sector.
Looking ahead
This year’s winners and finalists demonstrate the continued growth and ambition of the UK fintech ecosystem, setting a new benchmark for innovation and impact across the industry.
As the sector continues to evolve, the UK FinTech Awards will return to celebrate the next wave of talent, technology and transformation shaping financial services.
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