The winner’s gala

Share your success. Connect with old colleagues. Network with likeminded teams. Our winner’s gala event is one of the best nights in the industry, so don’t miss out.

About the event

When

Thursday 20 May 2027, 7pm

Where

The Londoner Hotel, 38 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7DX

Dress code

Black tie

Our gala awards evening

After 13 weeks of voting, companies have the opportunity to celebrate their success with other participants, and network at one of the best nights in the industry. An evening of glitz and glamour, with an awards ceremony to recognise winners chosen by their customers.

Package options

VIP celebration package

Table of 10: £4,725 + VAT

Preferential table placement
2 bottles of Prosecco to celebrate
Pre-dinner drinks reception
3 course gala dinner, tea and coffee and petit four
½ a bottle of wine
Award ceremony with guest celebrity host
Afterparty with DJ
Group photo taken at the table

Gold celebration package

Table of 12: £4,150 + VAT

Pre-dinner drinks reception
3 course gala dinner, tea and coffee and petit four
½ a bottle of wine
Award ceremony with guest celebrity host
Afterparty with DJ
Group photo taken at the table

Silver celebration package

Table of 10: £3,690 + VAT

Pre-dinner drinks reception
3 course gala dinner, tea and coffee and petit four
½ a bottle of wine
Award ceremony with guest celebrity host
Afterparty with DJ
Group photo taken at the table

Bronze celebration package

Table of 5: £2,080 + VAT

Pre-dinner drinks reception
3 course gala dinner, tea and coffee and petit four
½ a bottle of wine
Award ceremony with guest celebrity host
Afterparty with DJ
Group photo taken at the table

Want to attend the awards?

Simply get in touch with us today to secure your seat and let us know which package you'd like to go for.

This year's host

Hal Cruttenden is one of the UK’s most popular comedians, as well as a talented writer and actor. He has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You and The Royal Variety Performance, with regular spots on Mock the Week and The Apprentice: You’re Fired.

On radio, Hal co-wrote and starred in his BBC Radio 4 sitcom Hal, and his stand-up shows – including It’s Best You Hear It From Me, Chubster and Straight Outta Cruttenden – are available on Amazon Prime.

A globetrotting performer, Hal has played at Just For Laughs Montreal, Melbourne and New Zealand comedy festivals, toured across Europe, Asia and Canada, and performed for British Armed Forces abroad. His 2025 UK tour show, Hal Cruttenden Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It, received multiple five-star reviews at Edinburgh Fringe.

Having hosted our British bank awards two years ago, we’re delighted that Hal will be bringing back his signature wit and charm for 2026.

About the venue

Located in the heart of the West End, The Londoner brings contemporary luxury to one of London’s most iconic destinations. Overlooking Leicester Square and surrounded by world-class theatres, restaurants and entertainment, the hotel combines striking design with warm hospitality, creating an impressive setting for prestigious events.

Designed with elegance and experience in mind, the venue features beautifully curated interiors, sophisticated event spaces and state-of-the-art facilities throughout. From stylish reception areas to exceptional dining and service standards, every detail has been created to deliver a seamless guest experience.

Join us in 2027 at The Londoner, where refined atmosphere makes it particularly well suited to a high-profile gala dinner, such as the British bank awards.

This year's media partner

After 10 years in fintech, FF News has become a leading source of industry news. They cover all the major developments and interview top fintech entrepreneurs, banking professionals, and thought leaders.

Stay updated at ffnews.com for all things fintech and finance, and explore their premium video and event coverage.

This year's venue

Some of our previous attendees

The British bank awards have celebrated the best in the banking industry since 2015. Previous attendees to our event include NatWest, Starling, Chase, HSBC, Virgin Money and more.

What people said about the gala evening

Bevis Watts - Chief Executive - Triodos Bank

We are immensely grateful to all our customers who provided reviews with Smart Money People to help us win the ‘Best ethical financial provider’ award for a second year in a row in the British bank awards. For us sustainability and ethics have always been central to who we are and everything we do has a focus on these positive values so it is great to be recognised for that. Let’s not forget that banks have a critical role to play in addressing big issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss and inequality. They can make conscious decisions about what and who they finance, which is why this category is so important.

Joshua Ladd - UPL Lead - Zopa Bank

The British bank awards are recognised by consumers as the benchmark for the top financial products as they are entirely customer-voted.

Winning Best personal loan provider this year was a significant step for Zopa Bank showcasing our track record of listening to and meeting the needs of our loan customers. The gala awards evening was also a great opportunity to celebrate the team’s success and network with our industry peers.

We look forward to next year's voting and ceremony where we hope to celebrate again.

Contact our team

Our friendly team’s aim is to help you make the most of your campaign, find the right categories, and sort tickets to our main event. But whatever it is you need, get in touch and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.