Juniper Research Unveils Fintech & Payments Awards Winners for 2026
BASINGSTOKE, United Kingdom, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Juniper Research is excited to announce the winners of the Future Digital Awards for Fintech & Payments 2026.
For over ten years, the Future Digital Awards have recognised the leaders and innovators transforming the digital banking, payments, and fintech ecosystems; drawing on Juniper Research’s two decades of expertise, advising and revealing the industry’s front-runners.
The winners are:
Fintech Leadership
Fintech & Payments Startup of the Year
Fintech Leader of the Year
Banking
Banking Innovation of the Year
Banking-as-a-Service Innovation
Open Banking Innovation
AI in Banking Innovation
Best Modern Card Issuing Platform
Embedded Finance Innovation
Financial Infrastructure
Stablecoin Innovation
Best B2B Payment Platform
Best Cross-border Payments Platform
Best A2A Payments Platform
Omnichannel Payments Platform of the Year
Soft POS Innovation
Best Merchant Acquirer/Processor
Payments
Agentic Commerce Innovation
Payment Card Innovation
Best Mobile Money Offering
Virtual Card Innovation
Best Digital Wallet Platform
Payment Innovation of the Year
Payments Fraud
Banking Fraud Prevention
eCommerce Fraud Prevention
Payments Fraud Prevention Innovation of the Year
Best Network Tokenisation Solution
Best Chargeback Management Platform
IDEMIA Secures Dual Platinum Awards in Financial Infrastructure and Payments Fraud Categories
Anastasia Serikova, EVP of the Digital Payment Solutions Business Unit at IST said: “This recognition reaffirms our position as a global leader in independent tokenisation and secure commerce services, trusted by payment networks, wallet providers and issuers worldwide. From enabling one-click checkout for payment schemes to bringing account-based digital wallets into physical stores, IST provides the foundation for secure, tokenised and sovereign payment experiences, across all channels. These awards recognise the trust our customers place in us every day and the commitment of our teams, whose expertise, innovation and unwavering dedication make these achievements possible.”
FIS Celebrates Gold Award for Best Modern Card Issuing Platform
"Being recognised by Juniper Research as the Gold Winner for Best Modern Card Issuing Platform reinforces what we’re delivering for clients every day - Payments One Debit brings the scale, speed, and intelligence issuers need to compete,” said Jim Johnson, Co-president, Banking Solutions, FIS. “As AI continues to reshape how consumers engage with their money, the strength of the issuing platform behind it becomes critical.”
Paysafe Clinches Platinum Award for Best Digital Wallet
Bruce Lowthers, CEO of Paysafe said: “We’re honoured that PaysafeWallet has received the Platinum Award for Best Digital Wallet in Juniper Research’s Future Digital Awards for Fintech and Payments 2026. This recognition reflects our focus on delivering a secure, seamless, consumer-first experience in the fast-growing experience economy. As PaysafeWallet supports gamers and communities worldwide through frictionless payments, instant payouts, and in-game economies, we remain committed to innovation that puts users first and continues to raise the bar for digital payments.”
About the Future Digital Awards
Judged by Juniper Research’s expert analysts, the Future Digital Awards recognise the companies and individuals driving innovation and success across fintech, telecoms, and identity & security. Visit the website to explore past winners and register for upcoming awards; including the Identity & Security Awards, which close on 8 th August 2026.
About Juniper Research
Juniper Research is a global tech strategist firm providing research, data, and forecasting across the fintech, telecoms, and IoT sectors. For over 20 years, Juniper Research has delivered actionable insights that help industry leaders navigate disruption, seize opportunities, and make confident strategic decisions.
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