• Prepare your submission: review the programme guidelines, identify the categories most relevant to your institution and submit the required information and metrics.
• Follow-up interviews: our team will reach out to arrange follow up interviews with your business leaders to gather any additional information required.
• Assessment period: we assess all submissions and data received, rigorously scoring each institution on a set of pre-defined criteria to benchmark your organisation against other providers.
• Results announced: celebrate your win at our global ceremonies, with results published online the next day.

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.