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The Money Awards unveil inaugural finalists, celebrate bold fintech innovation

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 — 18:55:33 (UTC)

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, today announced the finalists for the first-ever Money Awards, recognizing the most fearless innovators, disruptors, and leaders shaping the future of money.

Handpicked by a global jury of over 40 industry pioneers, the finalists represent the companies and ideas redefining what’s possible in payments, banking, fintech partnerships, startups, and beyond. After a rigorous evaluation process, 68 finalists are now announced, representing 13 markets including; Brazil, Mainland China, Mexico, Nigeria, Singapore, UK and USA.

Money20/20 has also partnered with global market intelligence platform CB Insights to launch The Money Awards Finalist Spotlight. This comprehensive report provides a deep dive into the companies that have made the inaugural finalists, powered by CB Insights data and scouting reports. Find the complete report here.

The journey doesn’t stop here. Winners will be revealed at Money20/20 USA (October 26-29). The award show will take place in The Venetian during Sunday Night Live x The Money Awards on October 26 from 5.00 pm, kicking off Money20/20 USA in true headline style.

“The Money Awards were created to set a new benchmark for excellence in fintech. This year’s finalists showcase not only technical brilliance, but the creativity and fearless ambition driving the industry forward,” said Tracey Davies, Global President of Money20/20.

The full list of companies that have made the finalist stage are listed below. To see the details of the entries, visit The Money Award Showcase Page.

- STARTUP

6LOCK, INC. AGREE.COM BASELAYER BOLTTECH CENOA CLOSINGLOCK EISEN ELOQUENT AI FLAGRIGHT LOOP CRYPTO MULTIPLY MORTGAGE PAYAZA AFRICA LIMITED TAKTILE TUNIC PAY YUNO

- PARTNERSHIPS & STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

ALGBRA LABS / CLEARBANK BESITOS CI&T AND PROJECT NEMO GREENLIGHT FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY, U.S. BANK MASTERCARD STORFUND

- PAYMENTS

AGREE.COM ANT GROUP BRANCH CLOSINGLOCK COINS.PH DATAVISOR FIREBLOCKS IXOPAY J.P. MORGAN PAYMENTS JAZZCASH, A VEON GROUP FINTECH JUSTT MASTERCARD MYNT NEW GENERATION RSWITCH SOCURE SUPPORTPAY THE CLEARING HOUSE THUNES VGS YELLOW CARD ZEROHASH

- BANKING

ARRAY BANCO PICHINCHA BETTER.COM BLOOM CREDIT CLEO AI CREDCORE DATAVISOR FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION (FICO) J.P. MORGAN PAYMENTS JAZZCASH, A VEON GROUP FINTECH LTS VENTURES MX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. NUBANK OSCILAR PAGAYA REVOLUT RIZAL COMMERCIAL BANKING CORPORATION SILICON VALLEY BANK SOCURE WYSH XAPO BANK

- DIAMOND

The Diamond Award celebrates companies implementing transformative change. There is no shortlist for this category, the winners will be announced at the Awards Show on Sunday October 26 during Money20/20 USA.

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About the Money Awards

Global Stage: Part of Money20/20 USA Independent Jury: Judged by a panel of global leaders and industry experts. Prestigious Recognition: Celebrating trailblazers across five categories: Payments, Banking, Partnerships & Strategic Alliance, Startup, and Diamond. About Money 20/20

Launched by industry insiders in 2012, Money20/20 has rapidly become the heartbeat of the global fintech ecosystem. Over the last decade, the most innovative, fast-moving ideas and companies have driven their growth on our platform. Mastercard, Wise, J.P. Morgan, SHIELD, Convera, Stripe, Google, VISA, Adyen, and more make transformational deals and raise their global profile with us. Money20/20 attracts leaders from the world’s greatest banks, payments companies, VC firms, regulators and media platforms: convening to cut industry-shaping deals, build world-changing partnerships and unlock future-defining opportunities in Bangkok (22-24 April 2025), in Amsterdam (3-5 June 2025), in Riyadh (15-17 September 2025), and in Las Vegas (26-29 October 2025). Money20/20 is where the world’s fintech leaders convene to grow their businesses. Money20/20 is part of Informa Festivals. Follow Money20/20 on X and LinkedIn for show developments and updates. We’re Where Money Does Business.

Contacts Media Contact:

Tina Loncaric Global Head of PR Money20/20 Email: tina@money2020.com Mobile: +1 469 288 5556

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Source: Company press release.

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