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

As it has expanded, private credit has become a critical lifeline for fintech lenders that don’t have a balance sheet and need constant funding.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

A Philippine fintech unicorn backed by Ant International has secured approval from the Philippine Stock Exchange for a nearly $1.3 billion initial public offering that, if completed, would be the country’s largest-ever listing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

This year, he landed a job with a more promising career outlook, managing client accounts at a fintech company.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

The fintech previously relied on partnerships with US banks to provide banking services.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

The company just announced it acquired Altruist, a fintech platform that supports advisers.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026