The Card & Payments Awards

🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Andrew Gilchrist, Investment Director at the Volvo Cars Tech Fund, returns to our judging panel for The Card & Payments Awards 2025! Andrew oversees the entire process of scouting, assessing, negotiating, and closing strategic investments in mobility and sustainability for @Volvo's corporate venture capital arm. He also serves as a board observer for several portfolio companies within the Volvo Cars Tech Fund. With extensive experience in the banking, fintech, and payments space, Andrew has advised startups and larger businesses through his venture consulting firm and other organisations. His roles as investor, adviser, director, mentor, and CEO have given him deep insights into the growth of both emerging and established companies. Andrew has been a judge for The Card & Payments Awards since 2017 and finds it an invaluable way to stay updated on new market developments. We're honoured to have him on board! Learn more about our judges here: https://lnkd.in/esNRvahx #TCPA #paymentsinnovation #businesssuccess #paymentinnovation #payments #fintech

💡 Leading the charge in payment innovations? Enter now for the Best Industry Innovation award sponsored by Fiserv at The Card & Payments Awards 2025! We're looking for groundbreaking products, services, technologies, systems, procedures, software, or other enablers in payments. Innovations can come from any aspect of the industry, from design to service enablement. Your entry should highlight how your innovation addresses payment friction, access, processing, service support, or other complementary areas, showcasing something new or a significant improvement over existing solutions. Past winners include HSBC, Swift, and Pay.UK. Don't miss this opportunity to highlight your innovative contributions to the payments industry! Submit your entry here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVpatAuf #PaymentsAwards #UKPayments #IndustryInnovation #Payments #TechInnovation

🌟 Proudly Sponsored by American Express! 🌟 American Express is sponsoring the Industry Achievement Award again at The Card & Payments Awards 2025! As a globally integrated payments company, American Express provides customers with products, insights, and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. A leader in global payments, American Express offers a broad array of solutions, including personal cards, business cards, corporate cards, travel services, and more. https://lnkd.in/eD-8sAsi for more information. Don't miss the chance to highlight your achievements and be recognized on a prestigious platform! #IndustryAchievement #AmericanExpress #BusinessSuccess #PaymentsIndustry

🌍 Is your company committed to environmental impact? Showcase your efforts at The Card & Payments Awards 2025! Click here to submit your entry for Best Achievement in Sustainability 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMQCxxze Entries are open for companies and users who have undertaken initiatives to reduce or counteract their carbon footprint, aiming for net zero emissions. Judges seek entries that show a core commitment to the environment with clear, measurable actions. Previous winners include Thunes and Edenred Payment Solutions and ekko. Don't miss this chance to highlight and be recognised for your exceptional sustainability efforts! #TCPA #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #BusinessAwards

🌟 Insights from MBNA, Last Year's Winner of the Changing Lives in the Community Award at The Card & Payments Awards! 🏆 How has winning benefited thier Community Investment Programme? See their answer below 👇 https://lnkd.in/egj_SxmU #payments #paymentsawards #ukpayments #communityaward

💼 Excelling in payments processing? Enter for Best Processing Programme or Proposition at The Card & Payments Awards 2025! We're looking for outstanding programmes or propositions in payments, whether they're in physical or virtual environments. Collaborations with other payment providers or businesses are also welcome. Your entry should show how your proposition works well and makes sense commercially. Past winners include ClearAccept, Transact Campus, and Marqeta. Don't miss out on this chance to shine in payments processing! Submit your entry here 👉 https://lnkd.in/emxuKFTd #ProcessingProgramme #Payments #BusinessInnovation

🎉 We're thrilled to announce Dave Edwards, Vice President of Demand Generation at American Express UK Card Services, joins our judging panel for The Card & Payments Awards 2025! Dave leads the UK demand generation team, driving brand marketing, card acquisition, and Amex’s UK Experiences programme. His initiatives include sponsorships like the London Restaurant Festival and the National Theatre, and he champions emerging music artists through the Amex Gold Unsigned programme. Dave's expertise and insights are invaluable to our panel. We're honoured to have him on board! Learn more about our judges here: https://lnkd.in/eV-Z9duf #TCPA #paymentsinnovation #businesssuccess #paymentinnovation #payments #fintechuk

🏆 Presenting another of our revamped categories for the Card and Payments Awards 2025 🏆 🌍 Financial Inclusion Award 🌍 This award recognises organisations leading the way in socially inclusive treatment of customers. Show how your initiatives prioritise fair outcomes, address shortcomings, and embed financial inclusion into your ethos. 📣 Calling all organisations committed to inclusivity we want to hear from you! Submit your entry now and showcase your dedication to financial inclusion! 💡 Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eK7JVAct #FinanceAwards #FinancialInclusion #CustomerCentric #InclusiveFinance #Paymentsawards

🌟 Be a part of the biggest and most prestigious awards event that sets the standard for the payments industry! The Card and Payments Awards 2025🌟 Why Attend? 🤝 🤝 Networking: Connect with top industry leaders and expand your professional circle. 💡 Innovation Showcase: Highlight your advancements in the payments industry. 🏆Recognition: Celebrate excellence and join an esteemed community of award winners. 💼 Business Opportunities: Forge partnerships and explore new avenues for growth. Don't miss the chance to shine and elevate your standing in the payments industry! Submit your entry today https://lnkd.in/ezAfxyRu  #PaymentsIndustry #FinTechUK #UKFinance #Networking #Innovation #Recognition #BusinessGrowth TSYS American Express Discover Global Network Ingenico Mastercard Thales Thales Digital Identity and Security

We're excited to announce that Thales DIS UK Ltd will return as Champagne Sponsor at The Card and Payments Awards 2025! 🍾 Thales is a global leader in Digital Identity and Security. Businesses and governments worldwide rely on Thales to bring trust to billions of digital interactions. Their identity management and data protection technologies enable banks to exchange funds, facilitate secure border crossings, and contribute to smarter energy solutions. Over 30,000 organisations depend on Thales to verify identities, grant access to digital services, analyse vast information, and encrypt data. As digital transformation accelerates globally, Thales' innovative solutions are making the world more secure. Learn more about Thales and their dedication to securing digital interactions: https://lnkd.in/e6ntnrZ2 #FinTech #PaymentsTechnology #GlobalSecurity #DigitalTransformation #DataProtection #DataSecurity Thales Digital Identity and Security