fintech

American  

[fin-tek] / ˈfɪn tɛk /

noun

1. digital technological innovations utilized by customers or institutions in the financial services industry (often used attributively).

   Fintech makes it easy to save and invest money with your mobile device.

   With a population of more than a billion, India is a hotbed for fintech products.

2. a company that uses or develops digital technological innovations in the financial services industry (often used attributively).

   Fintechs are offering solutions for customers unable to get loans from a traditional bank.

   There's a fintech startup that enables consumers to shop online without using a credit card.

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Etymology

Origin of fintech

First recorded in 2010–15; fin(ancial) ( def. ) + tech(nology) ( def. )

Example Sentences

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fintech

Now the San José fintech company has reportedly become a takeover target as it tries to get more people to click on the PayPal button to purchase items amid fierce competition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

Wise Group shares fell as much as 11% on Friday as the U.K.-headquartered, U.S.-listed fintech had its application for a national bank charter denied.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

The fintech is awaiting a US banking licence.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

It’s a nice way for him to earn some extra cash outside of his day job as the head of product marketing for a fintech company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

It recently announced Kunal Shah, the founder of an Indian fintech start-up, would be taking over as head of the platform - with Will Cathcart stepping down after seven years in the role.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026