Amsterdam – 2 June, 2026 – Brite Payments, a leader in instant bank payments, has been recognised in The Payments Power 50 2026, the annual list from The Power 50 celebrating the companies and industry voices making their mark across the global payments industry.
Now in its second year, The Payments Power 50 recognises 40 companies and 10 industry influencers making a meaningful contribution to one of the most competitive areas of financial services.
The 2026 list comes at an important moment for payments. Merchants are looking to improve approval rates and customer experience, providers are balancing fraud, resilience and regulation, and banks and fintechs are exploring new ways to support open banking, cross-border payments, digital wallets, embedded finance and settlement.
Brite has been recognised for its work in instant account-to-account (A2A) payments, including its consistent experience, conversion optimisation, cost efficiency and fast onboarding.
Lena Hackelöer, Founder & CEO of Brite Payments, said: “We are thrilled to be recognised in The Payments Power 50, a validation of our focus on providing the instant processing power and reliability merchants need today. As open banking continues to mature, our network is expertly positioned to drive secure, real-time payments at scale.
“This recognition comes at an exciting time for Brite as we continue to expand our reach across Europe and advance what instant payments can achieve.”
Jason Williams, CEO of The Power 50, said: “Payments has always attracted ambition, but the industry is now being judged on delivery. The companies featured in The Payments Power 50 2026 are helping to make money move more safely, quickly and reliably, while supporting the services and infrastructure that modern commerce depends on.
“We’re proud to recognise Brite as part of this year’s cohort. The Payments Power 50 is designed to celebrate the companies and individuals driving the industry forward, bring the payments community together and give those shaping the sector a platform throughout the year. Congratulations to Brite and everyone included in The Payments Power 50 2026.”
The full Payments Power 50 2026 list is available in the annual guide here.
About Brite Payments
Founded in 2019, Brite Payments is a Swedish fintech and a leader in Instant Account-to-Account (A2A) payments. With connections to over 3,800 banks, Brite enables consumers to pay directly from their bank account (also known as Pay by Bank) in real-time.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Brite operates across 27 European markets, utilising local payment rails, open banking, and its own proprietary infrastructure, Brite Instant Payments Network (IPN).
About The Power 50
The Power 50 is a media platform and networking hub for the most influential, innovative and powerful figures in payments and fintech. Its annual guides reveal the most influential, innovative companies and visionary personalities shaping their industry.
