The Best in CashTech 2023

The 2023 CashTech Innovation Awards, arranged by the thinktank CashEssentials and sponsored by Sesami, were presented at the Future of Cash conference, which took place 6-8 November in Istanbul.

The winners were:

Best CashTech Innovator Winner: Managecash Personal

Managecash Personal was created by Otokod Technologies from Türkiye. It is an app-based solution enabling consumers to seamlessly access cash from shops or individuals, using a QR code. No POS terminal or hardware is required.

Best CashTech Start-Up Winner: Cash Perks

Cash Perks offers a unique and convenient method for providing instant access to cash to anyone, anytime and anywhere. This cost- effective solution facilitates cash disbursement through SMS. Recipients can then use the credentials provided within the text messages to withdraw allocated funds immediately at local ATMs nationwide, without the need for a bank card or app.

Best CashTech Award Winner:

Donation Dollar by the Royal Australian Mint

The Donation Dollar was first released in 2020 as a vehicle for all Australians to engage in a moment of generosity, prompted by a simple $1 coin. The intention is to promote charitable behaviour and to provide a tangible, accessible way for people to enjoy the benefit of giving a small amount more frequently. One Donation Dollar has been minted for every Australian as a reminder of the importance of giving back. Since its release, the Donation Dollar has generated an additional A$55 million in incremental charitable giving and this will only increase in future years.

(A more detailed description of the Donation Dollar programme can be found in the November issue of Coin & Mint News™).

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