OPay has added another feather to its cap, emerging as the only fintech company recognized at the 2025 Vanguard Awards.

The company took home the “Most Innovative Fintech of the Year” award at the event held on Friday, April 11, at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.

The award reflects OPay’s trailblazing efforts in advancing digital payments, user security, and financial inclusion across Nigeria.

As the fintech landscape becomes increasingly competitive, OPay continues to set the pace with standout features designed for security and convenience.

Innovations such as the Large Transaction Shield, which provides extra protection for high-value transfers, and NightGuard, which limits account activity during vulnerable night hours, have earned the platform both industry recognition and public acclaim.

In recent months, social media has been abuzz with praise from thousands of users lauding OPay’s reliability and innovation.

Customers have pointed to features like pre-transfer network status alerts, facial recognition for transactions, double-checks to prevent transfer mistakes, and fast in-app customer support as evidence of the brand’s user-first approach.

Receiving the award, OPay’s Chief Commercial Officer Elizabeth Wang said: “We are deeply honored to be recognized as the Fintech Company of the Year. This award reaffirms our vision of creating a secure, inclusive, and innovative financial ecosystem for every Nigerian. We dedicate this achievement to our loyal customers who inspire us every day to do better.”

Founded in 2018, OPay has rapidly become one of Nigeria’s most trusted financial platforms.

The company is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, providing the same level of protection as traditional commercial banks.

From money transfers to airtime purchases, bill payments to merchant transactions, OPay continues to lead with speed, simplicity, and security at its core.