The awards are run by Smart Money People, the UK's most comprehensive financial services review site.
With over 200,000 votes for the 2026 awards, votes for Triodos Bank highlighted strong commitment to ethical practices, excellence in customer support and the ease of managing money through the banking app or online.
Triodos Bank achieved an overall 4.8 out of five rating from thousands of reviews, covering its full range of products from personal current accounts and savings through to banking for businesses. Shortlisted as a finalist in eight categories, the Bank featured in the running for Best British Bank, Customer Service Champion and Best Investments Provider.
The awards are decided by customer reviews and feedback on the Smart Money People website over a course of 14 weeks. This is the 11th year of the awards and Triodos Bank has continued to be named in multiple categories since 2020.
Roger Hattam, chief commercial officer at Triodos Bank UK, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised once again as Best Ethical Financial Provider and to achieve ‘highly commended’ in Best Current Account Provider this year. Our customers are true advocates for what we stand for – choosing ethical financial products and supporting a banking sector that is more transparent, diverse, and sustainable. They recognise the power that their money has to drive positive change, and these awards are their invitation to others to join the movement of sustainable banking. ”
Triodos Bank has its UK headquarters in Bristol and serves almost 100,000 customers online and through its banking app. The bank lends actively in renewable energy, social housing and nature recovery and does not finance fossil fuels, fast fashion, deforestation or weapons.
Peer Jelendorf, CEO of Smart Money People, said: “Being named Best Ethical Financial Provider once again is a strong reflection of how highly regarded Triodos Bank is for its purpose-led approach to banking. Over the years, Triodos Bank has built a reputation for remaining firmly committed to ethical and sustainable values, while continuing to deliver meaningful impact for both customers and the wider society. Customer reviews collected through Smart Money People consistently highlight the transparency, integrity and positive difference customers associated with the bank. In addition to this award, Triodos Bank was also highly commended in Best Current Account Provider, underlining the confidence customers place in its everyday banking services. A fantastic achievement for everyone at Triodos Bank.”
Triodos boasts a wide range of sustainability accolades, being acertified B Corporation, rated as a Best Buy in the Ethical Consumer rankings and named an Eco Provider by Which? Money. It also has one of the lowest carbon emission intensities of any UK bank, and has committed to reducing emissions across all loans and fund investments by at least 42%, as well as financing €500 million in nature-based solutions by the end of 2030.
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The full list of British Bank Award 2026 winners is available online.
Reviews for Triodos Bank UK on Smart Money People are available here.
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About Triodos Bank
Founded in 1980, Triodos Bank is a frontrunner in impact finance. As an independent, mission-driven bank, Triodos Bank uses money consciously to create positive change, demonstrating that caring for people and planet goes hand in hand with healthy financial returns.
Triodos Bank is the only B-Corp certified bank listed on Euronext Amsterdam. The bank operates in the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Spain and Germany, with Investment Management activities based in the Netherlands and active globally.
Triodos Bank co-founded the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, a network of 70 sustainable banks worldwide. Together these banks work on growing a financial system that supports the real economy and delivers lasting social and environmental impact.
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