bKash has won two international accolades at The Money Awards 2026, organised by global fintech platform Money20/20, recognising its initiatives to drive small merchant inclusion and expand the cashless transaction ecosystem, according to a press release on Wednesday.
Judged by an international panel of industry leaders, The Money Awards serves as a benchmark within the global fintech ecosystem, spotlighting scalable solutions that bridge socioeconomic divides and accelerate the transition toward digital economies.
The awards were presented at a ceremony in Las Vegas, USA. bKash received the Gold Award in the ‘Payments – Financial Inclusion’ category for bringing small and micro-entrepreneurs into the formal financial network through accessible digital payment solutions.
In the apex ‘Diamond’ category, the mobile financial services provider secured the Silver Award for building an interconnected transaction loop between consumers and merchants, facilitating daily digital transactions, and advancing the national cashless agenda.
The awards are given in six categories: Early Stage Startup, Growth Stage Startup, Banking, Payments, Partnerships & Strategic Alliance, and Diamond. In 2025, in its first edition, global fintech heavyweights like J.P. Morgan Payments, Ant Group, Mynt were also among the winners.
