Frequently Asked Questions
All you need to know about key dates, the judging process and much more.
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Key Dates: 2026
- Awards Launch: 14th January, 2026
- Closing Date For Applications: 3rd April, 2026
- Finalist Announcement: 17th April, 2026
- In-Person Finalist Interviews: 18-20th May, 2026
- Tickets to Awards On Sale: 14th January, 2026
- Fintech Awards London Ceremony: 18th June, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where & when is the event?
The event is on Thursday 18th June 2026 the event will be hosted at The Underglobe, London
The Underglobe is a unique event space “hidden” beneath the Globe theatre.
How does the judging process work?
The Fintech Awards London have been designed to be as simple as possible.
Applications are to be received by the closing date.
Following receipt of entries, the Judges will draw up a shortlist of finalists for each award.
The finalists will then be interviewed in-person in London, at a shortlist interview (typically in a slot in one of 3 days) by the panel of judges (which will also possibly include one independent judge representing the award sponsor).
The decision of the judges is final regarding all categories for the Fintech Awards London.
Does my company/organisation have to be located in London?
The Fintech Awards London is designed to celebrate the talent within London. Yes, to keep the awards focused, entries should be from companies/organisations that are headquartered in London.
What are the award categories?
The Fintech Awards London have the following awards in:
- Fintech Start-up of the Year
- Fintech Scale-up of the Year
- Fintech Company of the Year
- Fintech Leader of the Year
- WealthTech Company of the Year
- PayTech Company of the Year
- Digital Asset Award
- InsurTech Company of the Year
- RegTech Company of the Year
- Fintech New Product of the Year
- Best Marketing Campaign in Fintech
- Best Use of AI in Fintech of the Year
- Fintech Advisory Firm of the Year
- Fintech Accelerator / Incubator of the Year
- Fintech for Good
- Fintech Best Place to Work Award
- Rising Fintech Star of the Year
- Best Fintech Collaboration of the Year
What is the dress code for the ceremony?
The dress code for the ceremony is black tie.
What are the event timings?
To be finalised…
18.30 – Reception & Drinks
19.15 – Call To Dinner
19.30 – Welcome Speeches
20.00 – Dinner
21.30 – Awards Start
10.30 – Awards finish
10.45 – Networking and entertainment
24.00 – Finish
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