Highline, the award-winning fintech that unlocks payroll-linked payments, announced it has been named to the shortlist for the Banking Tech Awards USA 2023 in the Excellence in Tech category for “Tech of the Future.” Now in its second year, the Banking Tech Awards USA program produced by Fintech Futures celebrates the nation’s financial services sector and the outstanding achievements and successes of the people, companies and institutions behind it.

Recognized as a company driving financial innovation for today’s evolving markets, Highline was selected as a finalist for its new payments network that ties a consumer’s paycheck to repayment of a loan or other bill. Highline supports all forms of recurring bill payment, from personal loans and credit cards, to rent and utilities. Highline can decrease missed payments and losses by up to 2/3rds, expand credit and better support overall financial wellness. Lenders and billers simply drop the Highline API into their customer experience and give qualifying customers instant access to a better way to pay. For consumers, this unlocks access to the vital credit they deserve based on the work they do and the money they earn.

“Since inception, Highline’s focus has been to help redefine consumer lending and payments, expand financial access, and support responsible lenders and billers to grow their revenue while mitigating risk,” said Geoff Brown, co-founder and CEO of Highline. “We are honored to be selected as a finalist for this year's Banking Tech Awards USA and to be named alongside so many of the industry’s best and brightest."

Winners will be announced at this year’s award ceremony on June 1^st in New York.