For nearly two decades, The Card & Payment Awards has been the industry’s benchmark for excellence

recognizing

• Excellence in innovation
• Best Practices
• Customer experience
• Product design
• Leadership

In Financial services, banking, fintech, and the wider payments ecosystem

Since its inception, the Awards have evolved from a specialist celebration of card and payment advancements into a globally respected quality mark.

We pride our selves on our Independent judging panel which consists of Industry leaders from the US Market. All Judges are volunteers and they give your time to Reward Excellence and Innovation and set an industry standard so that the Payments Ecosystem can continue to improve and excellence is always applauded and rewarded. 

Today, our trophies are trusted by leading banks, fintech disruptors, payment processors, issuers, acquirers, merchants, and technology providers in the UK, Ireland, Middle East and now the US.

Many of the world’s most influential payment brands have been honored on our stage and have leveraged this recognition as a symbol of credibility, innovation, and industry leadership.

Now, we are proud to extend that same independence, prestige, and global visibility to the United States. The US represents the world’s most dynamic and competitive payments market home to the largest global players, the fastest-scaling fintech's, and some of the most transformative customer experiences. 

Launching The Card & Payment Awards US  is the natural progression in our international growth, offering a dedicated platform that celebrates excellence within this powerhouse ecosystem.

With the same rigorous judging, impartiality, and industry-leading standards that define our UK and Middle East Awards, TCPA US will shine a spotlight on the innovations shaping the future of payments across the United States.