For nearly two decades, The Card & Payment Awards has stood as the benchmark of excellence across the UK and the Middle East—recognising innovation, customer experience, and leadership in financial services, banking, fintech, and payments. What began as a focused celebration of card and payment innovation has evolved into a global-quality mark trusted by banks, fintechs, processors, issuers, merchants, and technology partners. Many of the world’s most influential payment brands have taken home our trophies—and built their reputations around them. Now, we bring that same credibility, independence, and global spotlight to the United States.

Our Arrival in America The US market is the world’s most dynamic payments ecosystem—home to the biggest players, fastest-growing fintechs, and the most transformative customer experiences. Launching The Card & Payment Awards America is the natural next step in our global expansion.