Payments Awards 2025 launch to celebrate innovation in payments

The prestigious Payments Awards have returned for 2025, inviting entries from companies that have demonstrated excellence and innovation within the UK and EMEA payments space.

Now in its 13th year, the awards aims to recognise groundbreaking achievements across a wide range of categories.

Entrants are encouraged to submit their entries before the deadline of 11 July 2025. The glittering awards ceremony will take place on 13 November 2025 at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square.

This year's awards feature an expanded list of categories, reflecting the rapidly evolving landscape of payments.

The Women in PayTech Award celebrates women who have made exceptional contributions to innovation, leadership or mentorship in the payments technology sector.

The forward-looking Quantum Computing in Payments Security award recognises pioneering efforts in applying quantum computing technologies to address the emerging security challenges in the payments industry.

The new Retail Media Network Payments Innovation category recognises organisations that have successfully integrated innovative payment solutions within retail media networks.

Other key categories include the Customer Experience Innovation award, the AI-Driven Fraud Prevention Platform of the Year award, and the Best Use of AI and Data in Payments.

Sponsorship opportunities for the Payments Awards 2025 are available, offering companies the chance to align themselves with innovation and excellence in payments.

As the payments sector continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the Payments Awards 2025 promises to be a landmark event, showcasing the very best in technological advancement and innovation across the industry. Enter now!



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