British bank awards 2026
Customer reviews. Customer voices. Customer choices. Through the British bank awards by Smart Money People, we want to raise profiles and boost better business decisions. And we want to give customers a say, which is why they decide the winners each year.
Key dates
Voting opens
12 Jan 2026
Finalists announced
1 April 2026
Voting closes
21 April 2026
Winners announced
21 May 2026
Voting in the awards is now closed.
It you've got something to say about a financial product or service, you can share your experience on Smart Money People to help others make better financial decisions.
How your company can take part
If you’d like to elevate your company and be in with a chance to win, the first thing to do is to claim your review page on Smart Money People. From there, get things going by:
1. Confirming you’re taking part
2. Encouraging your customers to leave reviews
And finally, celebrate your achievements with us at the winner's gala event.
Sponsorship opportunities
Our winners' gala event is one of the best nights out in the industry and is always packed to the rafters with business leaders from across the sector. Sponsoring the gala dinner offers a high-profile platform for brand visibility. With your name featured prominently throughout the evening – from digital screens to event materials – your brand will be aligned with excellence and innovation in front of key industry decision-makers. This provides a powerful opportunity to reinforce your brand’s presence and values among a respected and attentive audience. Contact us at [email protected] to discuss further.
Attend the gala evening
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 Smart Money People
As the UK’s most comprehensive financial review site, we help businesses, people, and financial companies create better outcomes for everyone. By sharing the collective wisdom and experiences of real customers, we can build on that data and help shape the future of finance.
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Some of our past winners
The British Bank Awards have celebrated the best in the banking industry since 2015. Previous winners include big names in the industry such as Monzo, Chase Bank, and NatWest. Winners are determined by customer reviews so you can trust that these companies are truly the best of the best.
