Mobile financial service (MFS) provider bKash has won two international awards at The Money Awards 2026 in recognition of its initiatives to drive small merchant inclusion and expand the cashless transaction ecosystem.
The awards were presented at a ceremony, organised by global fintech event and networking platform Money20/20, in Las Vegas, United States, recently, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.
bKash received the Gold Award in the Payments- Financial Inclusion category for its efforts to bring small and micro-entrepreneurs from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds into the formal financial system through accessible digital payment solutions.
In the top-tier Diamond category, bKash received the Silver Award for developing an interconnected transaction loop between consumers and merchants, facilitating everyday digital payments and contributing to the expansion of cashless transactions in Bangladesh.
The Money Awards are judged by an international panel of industry leaders and recognise solutions in the global fintech sector that promote financial inclusion and digital transformation.
The awards cover six categories: Early Stage Startup, Growth Stage Startup, Banking, Payments, Partnerships & Strategic Alliance, and Diamond.
In the inaugural edition in 2025, JPMorgan Payments, Ant Group and Mynt were among the winners.