The voting for Smart Money People’s British bank awards 2026 has now officially opened.
The British bank awards are widely regarded as being the gold standard for recognising excellence within the financial services industry, and has celebrated the best in the banking industry since 2015.
Unlike other industry awards, winners are determined by the data from customer reviews left on Smart Money People, rather than a judging panel. Customers are asked to vote for their favourite product provider by leaving them a rating out of five and then a review on the Smart Money People website. Last year’s big winner was Monzo, awarded ‘Best British bank’.
Jacqueline Dewey, CEO of Smart Money People said, “After another eventful year in the banking sector, the industry continues to play a vital role in supporting customers through changing times. Now in its 12th year, Smart Money People’s British bank awards continue to recognise deserving companies that go above and beyond. By celebrating the power of genuine customer reviews, these awards stand as a mark of excellence for the UK’s top banking providers.”
Key dates
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Voting opened: 12 January 2026
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Finalists announced: 1 April 2026
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Voting closes: 21 April 2026
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Winners announced: 21 May 2026
To find out more about this year’s British bank awards, simply visit British bank awards and view the categories here.
About Smart Money People
Smart Money People is the UK’s most comprehensive customer review site for financial products and services. More than 2.7 million reviews have been shared to date, helping people make smarter financial decisions and providing financial services companies with a true picture of what customers think and need.
In addition, we create in-depth bespoke reports for financial organisations. As a result, these companies can turn this data into actionable insights to help them better serve their customers and build deeper trust.
As well as the British bank awards, Smart Money People also runs the Insurance choice awards and Consumer credit awards.
