The Cards & Payments Awards

The Card & Payments Awards recognise excellence and innovation across the industry. Each year many eligible organisations compete for one of the prestigious awards which are judged by an independent panel of industry experts. Entries open in July and close in September each year.

The Card & Payments Awards remains one of the leading networking events of the year for the UK and Irish card and payments industry. With over 1000 guests attending on the night, from over 300 different companies, and with a compelling list of blue-chip sponsors. Michael Harty started the event 17 years ago. The Awards recognise success and innovation, from a diverse range of corporations. Each year around 100 different organisations compete for one of these prestigious Awards which are judged by a completely independent panel of industry experts. The Card & Payments Awards has been instrumental in recognising success and achievement in the Payments arena over the last two decades. Each Year The Card & Payments Awards concludes with its infamous Industry Achievement Award.

The Card & Payments Awards are open across the different categories to credit, debit, prepaid and charge card issuers, co-brands, merchant acquirers, payment processors and other payments companies in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The Awards are also now open to companies based in Europe, who are offering programmes or initiatives within the UK market. Retailers are eligible to enter payments-related products and services into the Awards. There are a range of categories covering key disciplines and offering organisations the opportunity to showcase achievements. Success at the Awards can be used to enhance consumer facing communications.