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Submissions are now open for the fourth edition of CNBC’s list of the world’s top fintech companies, created in partnership with market research firm Statista.
Each year, CNBC and Statista rank the top fintech players from around the world, from startups to big tech companies, across sectors such as payments, wealth technology, insurance, and more.
Last year’s iteration included the following powerhouses: master cardwith stripes visaand many new scale-ups are also possible. Credit rewards company Bilt, payments startup TerraPay and insurance platform Entsia made their debut on the list.
This year, the list of “World’s Top FinTech Companies” has been expanded to include regulatory technology (companies that help others meet their financial regulatory obligations) into its own segment.
Over the years, fintech has progressed from a high-growth challenger sector to a core part of the global financial system, driven in part by the digitalization race brought on by COVID-19. Artificial intelligence is further accelerating this field and is attracting attention as a source of change.
According to KPMG’s latest report, the global fintech market attracted $44.7 billion in investments across more than 2,200 deals in the first half of 2025, which was lower than the $54.2 billion invested in the previous six months.
How to apply
Businesses can click here to submit information for consideration. The development of innovative technology-based financial products and services must be the candidate’s core business.
This form, hosted by Statista, includes questions about a company’s business model and certain key performance indicators, such as revenue growth and number of employees.
Learn more about the research project and methodology here.
Submission deadline is April 24, 2026.
For listing questions or form assistance, please email Statista at: topfintechs@statista.com.
