We're a British Bank Awards 2026 finalist

We have some news. Sync Savings has been named a finalist for Technology Partner of the Year at the British Bank Awards 2026 – and we're genuinely thrilled about it.

The British Bank Awards, run by Smart Money People, are among the most respected recognition programmes in UK financial services. What makes them different is that they're driven by real customer and industry reviews, not a panel of judges behind closed doors. Being shortlisted means something.

We're one of six finalists in the Technology Partner of the Year category, alongside ClearBank, Finova, Gretel, Griffin, and Thought Machine. That's strong company, and we don't take it for granted.

What the nomination is for

We build the first of its kind Payroll Savings infrastructure. That's the short version.

The longer version: we make it possible for financial institutions, payroll providers, employee benefits platforms and employers to offer their customers and employees a simple, seamless way to save directly from their salary – before it ever hits their current accounts.

Our powerful technology sits quietly in the background, connecting the dots between employers, payroll systems, and savings products so that the end experience feels effortless. Partners can choose between a customised plugin or API to bring Payroll Savings to their people.

This nomination recognises the work we've put into building that infrastructure – and the partnerships we've built along the way.

Why Payroll Savings matters right now

The UK has a savings problem. Millions of people want to save but struggle to make it stick. The most common barrier isn't willpower – it's friction. Saving requires an active decision, repeated every month, in competition with everything else life demands.

Payroll Savings removes that friction entirely. Money moves to savings before it reaches a current account, which means it never feels like a sacrifice. Research consistently shows that people who save through payroll are more likely to build a habit, accumulate a savings pot, and maintain it over time.

For employers, offering Payroll Savings is increasingly seen as a genuine employee benefit – not just a nice-to-have, but a meaningful contribution to financial wellbeing. For banks and payroll providers, it's an opportunity to deepen relationships and offer something with real utility.

What this means for us

We're a small team building something with real ambition. Recognition like this matters to us, because it helps us reach more of the people who should know we exist.

Every time someone finds out that seamless, embedded Payroll Savings is possible, it opens a conversation. And those conversations are how this technology gets deployed more widely, which is ultimately what we're here for.

What happens next

The winners are announced on 21 May 2026 and we’re keeping our fingers crossed. Haven’t voted for us yet? Leave us a review here.

In the meantime, if you've been thinking about Payroll Savings for your people – this is a good moment to get in touch. We'd love to talk.

And if you just want to follow along, connect with us on LinkedIn where we'll share all the latest updates.