Transaction Banking Awards

Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards recognise the institutions shaping the future of cash management, payments and trade finance. This programme celebrates not only global banks, but also the growing ecosystem of neobanks, NextGen banks, fintechs and software providers redefining how transaction banking is delivered.

About the Awards

Building on the success of the Awards for Excellence, these dedicated awards reflect the growing scale and importance of transaction banking globally. The program evaluates market leaders across global, regional, and country-specific categories, identifying those that are driving transformation and delivering outstanding value to clients.

Winners are selected through a rigorous research process, including data analysis, peer benchmarking, and direct engagement with market participants.

Eligible participants

This year the Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards are open for transaction banks, digital / neo banks which offer transaction banking services, and to fintechs and software providers which offer solutions for this space.

Assessment and judging

Each submission is evaluated by Euromoney’s dedicated research team, applying a transparent and structured methodology.

At their core, these awards are about impact. Winning institutions are those that go beyond product excellence to deliver measurable outcomes for their clients – enabling corporates and financial institutions to operate more efficiently, manage risk more effectively and unlock growth in an increasingly complex financial environment. Best-in-class capabilities must be matched by best-in-class service, execution and client partnership.

The awards assess how strategy translates into results. Submissions are evaluated on how 2025 initiatives and investments have driven both commercial performance and client success. Entrants are expected to evidence growth, whether through revenue expansion, increased market share or deeper client penetration. These data points will also contribute to Euromoney’s broader analysis of the largest transaction banks.

The research process includes:

• Submission review – A detailed analysis of entries against award criteria 
• Interviews – Discussions with Euromoney analysts to provide additional insights 
• Market research – Independent evaluation through industry benchmarking and proprietary Euromoney data  

The strongest entries demonstrate a clear link between strategy and outcome. They show how a business has delivered tangible impact – on its own performance, on its clients’ operations or on the wider market – through differentiated products, intelligent solutions and trusted advisory. Crucially, these claims must be substantiated with evidence and examples.

Innovation remains a defining theme. Euromoney looks for institutions that have fully embedded advanced technologies into their propositions, delivering industry-first solutions developed in close collaboration with clients, rather than in isolation. Adoption is critical: innovation only matters if it is used, scaled and valued by clients.

The Transaction Banking Awards are part of the broader Euromoney’s research in this area, which includes: Cash Management Survey, Trade Finance Survey, Financial Institutions Survey, and Payments Product Capabilities.

Contact our team

Engagement

• For questions on how to enter the Transaction Banking Awards, please contact Alex Pang, Head of Engagement.

Research

• For more information about the research process, contact Ben Naylor, Head of Accreditation Research.
• For any questions on methodology and award categories, please contact Ana Voicila.

Amplify your success

• For more information on how to amplify your award win contact Arun Ghudial, business development manager.