bKash bags two global Awards for financial inclusion, cashless drive

Bangladesh’s mobile financial services provider bKash has secured two international honours for bringing small merchants into the formal financial system and expanding the country’s cashless payment ecosystem.

The company received the awards at The Money Awards 2026, organised by Money20/20, a global fintech events and networking platform, at a ceremony in Las Vegas, United States, recently, according to a press release issued on Wednesday, reported UNB.

bKash won the Gold Award in the Payments �" Financial Inclusion category for its efforts to connect small and micro-entrepreneurs from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds with formal financial services through accessible digital payment solutions.

In the top-tier Diamond category, the company secured the Silver Award for developing an interconnected transaction ecosystem linking consumers and merchants, enabling everyday digital payments and helping expand cashless transactions across Bangladesh.

The recognition highlights bKash’s role in extending digital financial services beyond conventional banking channels, particularly among small businesses that depend on accessible, convenient and affordable payment facilities.

By connecting merchants and consumers through digital transactions, such platforms can help small traders participate more actively in the formal economy while making payments easier for customers and businesses alike.

The Money Awards recognisefintech solutions worldwide that advance financial inclusion and digital transformation. Winners are selected by an international panel of industry leaders.

The awards span six categories: Early Stage Startup, Growth Stage Startup, Banking, Payments, Partnerships & Strategic Alliance, and Diamond.

At the inaugural edition in 2025, JPMorgan Payments, Ant Group and Mynt were among the winners.