eTranzact Ghana won Fintech Company of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Fintech Awards, highlighting Ghana’s booming digital finance sector. The event was a reflection of cybersecurity, innovation, and financial inclusion, reinforcing fintech’s role in transforming the nation’s economy.
Ghana’s fintech industry continues to redefine the nation’s digital economy, and this momentum was on full display at the 4th edition of the Ghana Fintech Awards. Held under the theme “Building Trust in Ghana’s Digital Economy: The Essential Role of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy,” the prestigious event celebrated industry pioneers, disruptive innovations, and key partnerships driving financial inclusion and digital banking.
Topping the list of honorees was eTranzact Ghana, which was named Fintech Company of the Year and also won Leading Payments Technologies Service Provider. The company’s commitment to seamless digital transactions, robust security frameworks, and industry leadership has solidified its position as a dominant force in Ghana’s rapidly evolving fintech space for the past 20 years.
Over the past two decades, Ghana’s fintech landscape has witnessed exponential growth, transforming mobile money adoption, digital payments, and financial inclusion. The sector’s expansion has been fueled by increased partnerships between banks, startups, and regulatory bodies, positioning Ghana as a fintech hub in Africa.
President of the Ghana Fintech and Payments Association, and organizers of the Award Ceremony, Martin Kwame Awagah, emphasized the crucial role of trust and cybersecurity in sustaining the sector’s growth.
“Trust is the foundation of any thriving digital economy. As digital payments expand, protecting user data is more important than ever.”
His remarks came amid alarming statistics, including a 254% rise in online blackmail cases in early 2024 and GH¢1.98 million lost to online investment fraud, underscoring the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in fintech operations.
With increased regulatory support, bank-fintech collaborations, and innovations in digital lending, insurtech, and mobile banking, the sector is poised for even greater expansion. As fintech continues to revolutionize Ghana’s economy, the challenge remains balancing innovation with security, compliance, and trust-building.
The future of Ghana’s financial ecosystem is digital, and fintech companies like eTranzact Ghana are leading the charge toward a more inclusive and technologically advanced economy.
Celebrating Fintech Excellence: Notable Award Winners
The Ghana Fintech Awards honored 25 categories, recognizing innovation, compliance, and groundbreaking fintech solutions:
Fintech Company of the Year: eTranzact Ghana
Fintech Start-up of the Year: Ladder Technology Systems GH Ltd
Digital Bank of the Year: First Atlantic Bank
Cybersecurity Company of the Year: Innovare
Fintech & Bank Partnership of the Year: Mobile Money Limited & First Atlantic Bank
Fintech for Financial Inclusion: Affinity
Microfinance-Fintech Partnership of the Year: Built & Fido
Lifetime Achievement Award: Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse
