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SOUTH AFRICAN

FINTECH AWARDS

2026

Celebrating the companies, founders and innovators shaping the future of financial services in South Africa.

26 November 2026

Cape Town, South Africa

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

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NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

RECOGNISING THE BEST IN SOUTH AFRICAN FINTECH

Celebrate the companies, founders and innovators making a lasting impact across the financial services ecosystem.

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

Nominations close 21 August 2026.

MORE THAN AN AWARD

Recognition that lasts long after the trophy is handed over.

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AWARD CATEGORIES

Celebrate excellence across South Africa's fintech ecosystem

BEST FINTECH STARTUP AWARD

Recognising promising new companies that demonstrate exceptional potential in financial technology.

Judging Criteria

- Innovation and uniqueness
- Growth potential
- Business model viability
- Team capabilit

FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recognising the organisation delivering the most innovative fintech solution with measurable impact on customers, businesses or the financial services industry.

Judging Criteria

-Demonstrates originality and innovation.
- Delivers measurable customer or market impact.
- Shows strong execution and scalability.
- Contributes to the advancement of South Africa's fintech ecosystem.

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

Nominations close 21 August 2026.

THE 2026 AWARDS JOURNEY

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NOMINATIONS
OPEN

NOMINATIONS
CLOSE

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

JUDGING PROCESS

SA FINTECH AWARDS

29 June 2026

21 Aug 2026

7 Sept 2026

30 Oct 2026

26 Nov 2026

From nominations to the awards stage, every finalist follows a transparent, independently judged process designed to recognise South Africa's most outstanding fintech innovators.