We’re proud to share some exciting news. Remitly has received two major honours at the 2026 Finnies Awards, one of Australia’s most respected fintech awards programs.
Kym Whitford, our General Manager for Asia Pacific, was named Female Fintech Leader of the Year. And Remitly took home the award for Best Innovation in Payments (including Remittance/FX).
These awards mean a great deal to us. They reflect the trust our customers place in Remitly every day, and the hard work behind making cross-border payments simpler, faster and more reliable. For the millions of Australians who send money overseas to support family and friends, recognition like this is a sign that we’re moving in the right direction.
Here’s what these achievements mean—and why they matter for you.
What Are the Finnies Awards?
The Finnies are Australia’s premier fintech awards, hosted each year by FinTech Australia, the national industry body representing the country’s fintech community.
The awards celebrate innovation, leadership and excellence across the fintech sector. Each year, hundreds of submissions are reviewed through a multi-stage judging process, assessed by independent experts from across Australia’s fintech industry.
Winning a Finnie is no small feat. It reflects strong recognition from independent judges who understand the industry inside and out. For Remitly, being honoured in two categories highlights both the strength of our payments technology and the calibre of our leadership in Australia.
Celebrating Kym Whitford, Female Fintech Leader of the Year
Kym Whitford leads Remitly’s business across the Asia Pacific region, including our Australian operations. Her focus has always been clear: improve the customer experience, drive responsible growth, and advance financial inclusion for the communities we serve.
Under her leadership, Remitly has continued to build trusted financial services for migrants and international communities across Australia. The payments industry moves quickly, and Kym has helped guide the business through that change while keeping customers at the centre of every decision.
The Female Fintech Leader of the Year award also shines a light on something important: the value of women in fintech leadership. Recognising leaders like Kym helps encourage greater diversity across an industry that benefits enormously from a wide range of perspectives.
Best Innovation in Payments: Recognising Better International Money Transfers
The Best Innovation in Payments (including Remittance/FX) category celebrates companies that are improving how money moves—both within Australia and around the world.
For Remitly, innovation is about solving real problems for real people. Sending money home from Australia should be safe, secure and fast. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to, and it shapes the features our customers rely on:
- Fast international transfers to get money where it needs to go, when it’s needed.
- Transparent pricing so you can see fees clearly before you send.
- Competitive exchange rates that help your money go further.
- Secure transactions to protect every transfer.
- An easy-to-use mobile experience that puts sending money in the palm of your hand.
- Multiple delivery options depending on the destination, including bank deposits, cash pickup and mobile wallets.
This award recognises the work behind these features—the technology and care that go into making each transfer possible.
Why These Awards Matter for Remitly Customers
Awards are nice to receive. But the reason they matter goes beyond the trophy.
Independent recognition builds trust. When respected industry judges acknowledge Remitly’s work, it offers reassurance that you’re sending money with a provider committed to doing things well. That matters when you’re supporting the people you care about most.
These honours also reinforce our promise to keep improving cross-border payments. They reflect ongoing investment in technology, security and customer experience—the things that make a real difference when you need your transfer to arrive safely and on time.
Most of all, they reflect our dedication to helping you support family and friends abroad with confidence.
Supporting Australia’s Global Communities
Australia is home to vibrant and diverse migrant communities. For many people, sending money overseas isn’t a convenience—it’s a way to care for loved ones, fund education, or support a small business back home.
International remittances play a vital role in connecting families across borders. We understand how much each transfer means, which is why our mission is to make sending money home simpler, faster and more reliable.
Every feature we build and every improvement we make comes back to this goal: helping the communities we serve stay connected to the people and places that matter to them.
A Thank You to Our Customers and Partners
We’re proud to celebrate two wins at Australia’s 2026 Finnies Awards—Female Fintech Leader of the Year for Kym Whitford and Best Innovation in Payments for Remitly.
Neither would be possible without the customers who trust us with their transfers, the partners who help us deliver, and the employees who work hard behind the scenes every day. Thank you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Finnies Awards?
The Finnies are Australia’s leading fintech awards, hosted annually by FinTech Australia. They recognise innovation, leadership and excellence across the fintech industry, with winners selected through a multi-stage judging process by independent experts.
What awards did Remitly win at the 2026 Finnies?
Remitly won two awards at the 2026 Finnies. The company received Best Innovation in Payments (including Remittance/FX), and Kym Whitford, General Manager for Asia Pacific, was named Female Fintech Leader of the Year.
Who is Kym Whitford?
Kym Whitford is Remitly’s General Manager for Asia Pacific, leading the company’s Australian business. Her work focuses on customer experience, responsible growth and financial inclusion for migrant and international communities.
Why do these awards matter for Remitly customers?
Independent recognition from respected industry judges helps build trust. The awards reflect Remitly’s ongoing investment in technology, security and customer experience—reassurance for anyone sending money to family and friends overseas.
How does Remitly support Australia’s migrant communities?
Remitly helps Australians send money to loved ones around the world through fast, secure and transparent international transfers. The service supports families, education and businesses by working to make cross-border payments simpler and more reliable.
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