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