OpenPayd has been recognized among CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies 2026, landing a spot in the Enterprise Fintech category. The list was drawn from an assessment of more than 3,500 companies and 25,000 data points, with only 500 firms selected across eight fintech segments in over 50 countries.
What the recognition signals
CNBC's editorial team noted that the fintech industry is entering a new phase of maturity. Scale, profitability, and regulatory maturity are increasingly defining success, rather than just growth at any cost. OpenPayd's inclusion reflects its ability to meet those evolving benchmarks in the enterprise space.
OpenPayd's platform and client base
The company's platform lets more than 1,200 businesses move and manage money globally through a single API. It processes over $280 billion in annualized payment volume. Global brands including eToro, Kraken, OKX, and B2C2 rely on OpenPayd for their payment infrastructure.
Enterprise Fintech as a fast-evolving segment
CNBC described Enterprise Fintech as one of the fastest-evolving segments in the industry. It covers embedded finance, Banking-as-a-Service, Open Banking, and finance-related process automation. OpenPayd's services — embedded accounts, FX, domestic and international payments, Open Banking, and stablecoin on/off ramps — align directly with that trend.
Company background
OpenPayd was founded in 2018 by Dr. Ozan Ozerk. Since then, it has built a payment infrastructure that serves both crypto-native firms and traditional financial institutions. The company's focus on regulatory compliance and scalable technology has helped it grow alongside the maturing fintech sector.
The CNBC list highlights how enterprise-focused fintechs are becoming critical infrastructure for the global economy. OpenPayd's role in processing hundreds of billions in payments and serving major crypto and trading platforms positions it as a key player in that shift.
