Fifth Third has announced that its embedded finance platform, Newline, has been named a top financial innovator for 2026 by Global Finance magazine.

The platform ranked among the top ten award recipients in North America for the year.

Newline is part of Fifth Third's commercial payments business, which processed over $18 trillion in payment transactions in 2025 and is the sixth-largest commercial payments provider in the U.S. by revenue.

The platform offers bank identification number sponsorship and an API-driven platform for fintech companies, software providers, and corporate clients, enabling them to embed payments, card products, and deposit services directly within their own ecosystems.

Bridgit Chayt, head of commercial payments at Fifth Third, stated that Newline combines the speed of modern fintech with the scale, strength, and trust of a top-tier bank, helping clients seamlessly integrate payment and financial functions into the customer experience.

Joseph Giarraputo, founder and editorial director of Global Finance, noted that innovation in banking and financial services is being driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital payments, with awardees like Newline pushing the industry toward a more dynamic and technology-driven future.

This award marks the second industry honor for Newline this year, following its recognition as a 2026 innovation award winner by American Banker in June.