LHV Bank has been recognised as the Best Newcomer at the British Bank Awards 2026, run by Smart Money People. 

The Awards ceremony, hosted in central London on the 22nd May, celebrated achievements across a number of categories. 

Alex Beavis, Director of Banking: “Awards like this are a great opportunity for our team to reflect and celebrate what we have achieved – but customers and clients are always front and centre of what we do as a bank. We are committed to delivering fair value, simple and intuitive experiences.” 

Smart Money People CEO, Peer Jelendorf: “LHV Bank’s recognition as Best newcomer reflects the strong impression it has made on the UK banking sector following a significant milestone period for the business. Securing its full UK banking licence in 2023 marked an important step in its evolution. Having already established a presence in the UK  market, LHV Bank is now well positioned to build on its momentum with a clear focus on innovation, digital banking and supporting the evolving needs of customers and businesses alike. Congratulations to the entire LHV banking team on this achievement.” 

The British Bank Awards are an annual UK awards program run by Smart Money People, a financial services review platform. Established in 2015, they celebrate the best banks, building societies, and fintech providers based entirely on customer votes and reviews 

This year’s winners reflect a financial services landscape that continues to evolve at pace, with digital-first and customer-focused challengers strongly represented across categories.  

See the winners in full at British bank awards winners 2026 | Smart Money People