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Award recognition reflects growing momentum for change in travel payments

It’s been a strong start to 2026 – and we’ve got more than a few reasons to celebrate. But behind the award wins and finalist recognitions is something more meaningful than a growing collection of trophies. Across payments and corporate travel, there’s real momentum building.

Award recognition reflects growing momentum for change in travel payments

So far this year, Connect Direct has picked up wins for Best Technology Integration at the Card & Payments Awards and Best PayTech Solution at the Banking Tech Awards USA. Plus, it’s been named a finalist across industry innovation, payments systems, traveller experience, and team collaboration categories at the PayTech Awards, Business Travel Awards Europe, and ITM Achievement Awards.

And while we’re very proud of the team making this happen – what’s even more encouraging is what it represents.

For partners and customers, this recognition signals more than product success. It reflects increasing adoption of a more efficient, secure, and scalable method of virtual card delivery. One that removes manual processes, reduces friction, and makes life easier across the whole travel journey.

And as a central part of the travel payments ecosystem, we’re seeing firsthand just how quickly that shift towards modern, seamless virtual card delivery is accelerating.

Ultimately, these milestones point to something bigger than any single award. They mark a move away from fragmented, legacy processes towards a more connected approach to travel payments. It’s a clear sign that the industry isn’t just ready for change, it’s actively making it happen.

Learn more about Connect Direct here.