Fiji's M-PAiSA named finalist for top Asia fintech award

Fiji's leading mobile money platform, M-PAiSA, has earned a spot as a finalist for PayTech of the Year at the prestigious Asia Fintech Awards 2026. This recognition positions the Fijian fintech alongside major players across the continent, celebrating innovation in financial technology.

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the nomination is a significant achievement for Fiji.

General Manager of Digital Financial Services, Shailendra Prasad, described the nomination as a significant achievement for Fiji. He expressed pride in the M-PAiSA team, emphasizing that a locally developed digital wallet can indeed compete with established financial technology providers in Asia. This underscores the platform's success in expanding access to digital financial services for individuals, businesses, and communities throughout Fiji.

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it was a proud moment for the M-PAiSA team, given the strong competition from established fintech companies across the region.

M-PAiSA's impact extends beyond simple digital payments. The platform has actively helped more Fijians gain access to essential financial services and participate more fully in the digital economy. Prasad noted that the nomination also reflects ongoing investment in digital payment solutions and a commitment to making financial services more accessible to all Fijians.

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shows that a home-grown Fijian digital wallet can compete with some of Asia’s largest financial technology providers.

The winners of the Asia Fintech Awards will be announced at a gala ceremony in Singapore on August 21. Digital Financial Services expressed hope that M-PAiSA will secure the top award, bringing further recognition to Fiji.

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the platform has gone beyond digital payments by helping more Fijians access financial services and take part in the digital economy.