The wait is over! Entries are now open for the 2026 Trade Treasury Payments (TTP) Awards, celebrating the standout people and institutions shaping the future of trade, treasury, and payments.

This year’s ceremony will take place on 4 February 2026 in New York, during the BAFT Trade & Payments Conference, bringing together senior executives, innovators, and policymakers from across more than 85 countries.

Backed by a robust and transparent judging process, the awards recognise those driving meaningful progress across transaction banking, from trade and supply chain finance to payments, treasury management, and development finance.

What to expect

With 25 merit-based categories, this year’s awards cover everything from digital innovation and ESG leadership to liquidity management and deal excellence. The award categories include:

• Regional Awards
  Best Trade Finance Bank of the Year
  Best Cash, Liquidity and/or Risk Management Provider

• Banking Excellence
  Global Transaction Bank of the Year
  Best Supply Chain Finance Bank
  Best Distribution Bank
  Best Commodities Finance Bank
  Best Non Bank Lender (Trade or Working Capital)
  Best Cash, Liquidity and/or Risk Management Provider
• Payments:
  Best Payment Infrastructure Provider
  Best Real-time Payments Innovation
  Cross-border Payments Deal of the Year
  Best Digital Payments Solution

 

• Trade, Risk & Inclusion
  Best Trade Credit Underwriter
  Best Trade Credit Broker
  Best Trade Finance Software Provider
  Digital Trade Transformation Award (Startups only)
  Sustainable Trade Finance Initiative of the Year
  SME Inclusion Initiative of the Year
  Best Multilateral Development Bank

 

• Legal & Advisory
  Best Law Firm – Trade & Commodities
  Best Law Firm – Transaction Banking

 

• Special Recognition (Individual)
  Editor’s Choice: Leadership in Trade, Treasury & Payments (Individual)

Recognition that matters

“This is where the world’s transaction banking community comes together to celebrate genuine achievement,” said Deepesh Patel, Editor-in-Chief of TTP. “Our awards are built on merit, transparency, and impact. Every winner represents the kind of innovation and integrity that moves this industry forward.”
All entries are free to submit and assessed independently by TTP’s Global Advisory Panel, made up of respected industry leaders and practitioners. Winners will be announced live in New York and featured across TTP’s global media channels.

How to enter

Nominations are now open and will close in December. Entries can be submitted online at www.tradetreasurypayments.com/awards
There’s no cost to enter, just a chance to be recognised for real impact, leadership, and innovation.
To receive updates on deadlines, finalists, and winners, subscribe to the TTP Awards Newsletter on the awards page.