Financial technology (fintech) companies provide payment, banking, lending, investment or financial-software services built primarily on software rather than on branch networks. This list ranks the largest publicly listed fintech companies by sales, using the figures Forbes published in its 2026 Global 2000 ranking of the world's largest public companies on 24 June 2026.
Visa is the largest by sales, at US$43.0bn, followed by PayPal and Mastercard, which recorded almost identical sales of about US$34.0bn. Seventeen of the 21 companies are headquartered in the United States; the others are in Brazil, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands and Jersey. Privately held companies, which do not appear in the Forbes ranking, are excluded.
Contents
- Defining a fintech company
- Methodology
- The list
- Comparison table
- Sales versus market value
- Companies outside the ranking
- Frequently asked questions
- See also
Defining a fintech company
There is no official industry code for fintech, and the large ranking compilers do not use one. Forbes places Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Block, Fiserv, Adyen and Wise under business services and supplies, Intuit, FIS and Broadridge under IT software and services, Coinbase and Robinhood under diversified financials, and Nu Holdings under banking. Fortune uses a financial data services category for several of the same companies and a securities category for brokers and crypto firms.
For this list a company counts as fintech when its main business is one of: payment networks and processing; technology sold mainly to banks, brokers or fund managers; digital-only banking, lending or brokerage; or cryptocurrency exchange, custody and stablecoin issuance. Banks with branch networks, insurers, stock exchanges, credit bureaus and e-commerce groups with payment arms (such as MercadoLibre and Sea) are excluded.
Methodology
Entries are the 21 companies in the Forbes Global 2000 2026 that meet the definition above, ordered strictly by the sales figure Forbes published for each, in US dollars. Forbes ranks the world's largest public companies on sales, profits, assets and market value, with market values based on closing share prices on 15 May 2026. Profit, assets, market value, employee counts and headquarters are taken from the same Forbes dataset.
Where a company also appears in the Fortune 500 2026, its revenue for the fiscal year ended on or before early 2026 is shown as a second reference point. The two compilers use different periods and definitions, so the figures differ for several companies; the ranking order uses Forbes only. Companies too small to enter the Global 2000, such as Toast and Affirm, are discussed separately below and are not ranked.
The list
1
V
Card network operator and the largest listed fintech company by sales
Best for: Card payment network
Visa operates one of the two global card networks, routing debit, credit and prepaid transactions between issuing banks, merchants' acquirers and cardholders. Forbes records sales of US$43.0bn and profit of US$22.0bn for Visa in the 2026 Global 2000, the highest of any company in this list. Its market value of US$613.8bn was also the largest in the group when Forbes compiled its data. Fortune's 2026 Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$40.0bn for the fiscal year to September 2025, which ranks Visa 119th among US companies.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$43.0bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$22,035m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$613.8bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$40.0bn
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 34,100
Strengths
- Highest sales and profit of any company in the list
- Network model earns fees without taking most of the credit risk
Limitations
- Revenue depends on card-payment volumes that are exposed to consumer spending cycles
- Interchange and network fees are subject to antitrust litigation and regulation in several markets
2
Digital wallet and online checkout group behind PayPal, Venmo and Braintree
Best for: Online checkout and digital wallets
PayPal Holdings runs the PayPal digital wallet, the Venmo peer-to-peer app, the Braintree processing platform and the Xoom remittance service. Forbes records sales of US$34.0bn and profit of US$5.1bn, which places it narrowly ahead of Mastercard on sales. It is also the only fintech company in the 2026 Fortune Global 500, ranked 500th with revenue of US$33.2bn. Its market value of US$39.2bn was well below that of the two card networks.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$34.0bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$5,059m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$39.2bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$33.2bn
- Headquarters
- San Jose, California, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 23,800
Strengths
- Large two-sided network of consumer and merchant accounts
- Owns several brands across checkout, processing and peer-to-peer payments
Limitations
- Market value is a fraction of the card networks' despite similar sales
- Profit margin is much lower than those of Visa and Mastercard
3
Second of the two global card networks, with brands including Maestro and Cirrus
Best for: Card payment network
Mastercard runs the second global card network and provides credit, debit, prepaid and commercial payment programmes under the Mastercard, Maestro and Cirrus brands, along with cyber and intelligence services. Forbes records sales of US$34.0bn, only US$12m less than PayPal's, and profit of US$15.6bn. The Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$32.8bn for calendar 2025. At US$436.7bn, its market value was second only to Visa's in this list.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$34.0bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$15,570m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$436.7bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$32.8bn
- Headquarters
- Purchase, New York, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 39,800
Strengths
- Very high profit margin for its size
- Diversified into data, security and value-added services
Limitations
- Same regulatory and litigation exposure on fees as Visa
- Growth tied to cross-border travel and card spending
4
Owner of the Square seller platform and the Cash App consumer app
Best for: Small-business payments and consumer finance app
Block is organised in two segments: Square, which provides payment processing, software, hardware and financial services to sellers, and Cash App, which offers financial tools to individuals through a mobile app. Forbes records sales of US$24.5bn and profit of US$807m. The Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$24.2bn for 2025. Its profit was the lowest relative to sales among the five largest entries.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$24.5bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$807m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$41.9bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$24.2bn
- Headquarters
- Oakland, California, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 10,205
Strengths
- Combined merchant and consumer ecosystems
- Large consumer reach through Cash App
Limitations
- Profit is small relative to sales
- Market value of US$41.9bn was low relative to sales
5
F
Merchant acquiring and core-banking technology provider
Best for: Bank technology and merchant acquiring
Fiserv operates through a Merchant segment, which covers merchant acquiring, digital commerce and mobile payments, and a Financial segment, which supplies technology to banks and credit unions. Forbes records sales of US$21.1bn and profit of US$3.2bn. The Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$21.2bn for 2025. Its market value of US$29.5bn at the Forbes data date was below Block's despite higher profit.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$21.1bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$3,200m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$29.5bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$21.2bn
- Headquarters
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 38,000
Strengths
- Serves both banks and merchants
- Large installed base of bank-processing clients
Limitations
- Market valuation was low relative to profit when the list was compiled
- Much of its business is mature, slower-growing processing
6
Maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks and Credit Karma
Best for: Tax, accounting and personal-finance software
Intuit reports through Small Business and Self-Employed, Consumer, Credit Karma and ProTax segments; its products include QuickBooks accounting software and the Credit Karma personal-finance platform. Forbes classifies it under IT software and services and records sales of US$20.1bn and profit of US$4.3bn. It is included here because its products handle tax filing, small-business finance and consumer credit marketplaces. The Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$18.8bn for its fiscal year.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$20.1bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$4,340m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$108.7bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$18.8bn
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, California, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 18,200
Strengths
- Profitable, with US$108.7bn market value
- Strong position in US tax and small-business accounting
Limitations
- Classification as fintech is debated because it is primarily a software company
- Revenue is concentrated in the US
7
Cryptocurrency custody, wallet and trading-infrastructure provider
Best for: Institutional crypto custody
BitGo Holdings provides self-custody wallets, qualified custody, liquidity and prime services and infrastructure-as-a-service for digital assets. Forbes records sales of US$16.2bn but a loss of US$14.8m, with only 603 employees and a market value of US$1.0bn. The Fortune 500 lists the same revenue figure of US$16.2bn and classifies the company under securities. The gap between sales and market value is the widest in this list, which suggests that most of the revenue carries a low margin.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$16.2bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$-14.8m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$1.0bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$16.2bn
- Employees (Forbes)
- 603
Strengths
- Large reported sales from a small workforce
- Focus on institutional custody
Limitations
- Loss-making on Forbes's figures
- Sales are a poor guide to economic size; market value was about US$1bn
8
Holding company of the Brazilian digital bank Nubank
Best for: Digital retail banking
Nu Holdings is the holding company of Nubank, a branchless digital bank. Forbes records that it was founded on 26 February 2016 by David Vélez Osorno, Cristina Junqueira and Adam Wible and is headquartered in São Paulo. The 2026 Global 2000 lists sales of US$16.1bn, profit of US$3.2bn and a market value of US$59.3bn. It is the largest company in the list that is regulated as a bank, and the largest by sales headquartered outside the US.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$16.1bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$3,184m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$59.3bn
- Headquarters
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Employees (Forbes)
- 8,049
Strengths
- Profitable at scale within ten years of founding
- Largest non-US company in the list
Limitations
- Exposed to Latin American credit cycles and currency movements
- Revenue includes interest income, which makes comparison with payment processors imperfect
9
Fidelity National Information Services, a banking and capital-markets technology supplier
Best for: Core banking and capital-markets software
Fidelity National Information Services supplies technology to financial institutions and businesses through Banking Solutions and Capital Markets Solutions segments. Forbes records sales of US$11.4bn and profit of US$2.7bn. The Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$10.7bn for 2025. With 44,000 employees it has the largest workforce of any company in this list.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$11.4bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$2,671m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$21.6bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$10.7bn
- Headquarters
- Jacksonville, Florida, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 44,000
Strengths
- Long-standing supplier to banks worldwide
- Largest workforce in the list
Limitations
- Lower growth than consumer-facing fintechs
- Market value of US$21.6bn was low relative to sales
10
Electronic broker offering custody and trading to individuals and institutions
Best for: Electronic brokerage
Interactive Brokers Group is an automated broker-dealer that provides custody and trading accounts for hedge and mutual funds, advisers, proprietary trading groups, introducing brokers and individual investors. Forbes records sales of US$10.8bn and profit of US$1.0bn with 3,182 employees. The Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$10.4bn and classifies the company under securities. Its US$218.7bn of assets is the largest balance sheet in this list.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$10.8bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$1,038m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$38.8bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$10.4bn
- Headquarters
- Greenwich, Connecticut, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 3,182
Strengths
- Highly automated, with a small workforce
- Global access to many exchanges
Limitations
- Revenue is sensitive to interest rates and trading volumes
- Classed as a broker rather than a fintech in most industry schemes
11
Merchant and card-issuer processing company
Best for: Merchant acquiring and issuer processing
Global Payments operates Merchant Solutions, which provides payment technology and software mainly to small and medium-sized businesses, and Issuer Solutions, which processes cards for issuing institutions. Forbes records sales of US$8.8bn and profit of US$881m. The Fortune 500 lists higher revenue of US$10.2bn for 2025; the difference is likely to reflect the different periods and revenue definitions used by the two compilers.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$8.8bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$881m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$18.5bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$10.2bn
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 26,000
Strengths
- Broad base of small-business merchants
- Both acquiring and issuing businesses
Limitations
- The two main compilers report materially different revenue figures
- Profit margin is modest
12
Kazakh super-app combining payments, marketplace and consumer finance
Best for: Payments and marketplace super-app
Kaspi.kz operates a mobile app through Payments, Marketplace and Fintech platforms; the payments platform handles cashless transactions between consumers and merchants and the marketplace connects merchants with shoppers. Forbes records sales of US$8.3bn and profit of US$2.1bn, a profit-to-sales ratio of about 25%, among the highest in this list. It is the only company in the list based in Central Asia.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$8.3bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$2,066m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$16.3bn
- Headquarters
- Almaty, Kazakhstan
Strengths
- High profitability
- Combines payments, commerce and lending in one app
Limitations
- Concentrated in a single national market
- Forbes lists no employee figure for the company
13
B
Investor-communications and post-trade technology provider
Best for: Investor communications and trade processing
Broadridge Financial Solutions provides investor communications and technology to banks, broker-dealers, mutual funds and corporate issuers through Investor Communication Solutions and Global Technology and Operations segments. Forbes records sales of US$7.3bn and profit of US$1.1bn. The Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$6.9bn for its fiscal year.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$7.3bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$1,100m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$16.8bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$6.9bn
- Headquarters
- Lake Success, New York, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 15,000
Strengths
- Embedded in proxy-voting and post-trade processes
- Recurring, fee-based revenue
Limitations
- Less visible to consumers than other entries
- Part of revenue is pass-through distribution costs
14
Largest US-listed cryptocurrency exchange
Best for: Crypto trading and custody
Coinbase Global runs a cryptocurrency platform for retail and institutional users and provides access to decentralised applications. Forbes records sales of US$6.6bn and profit of US$801m, with a market value of US$51.6bn. The Fortune 500 lists higher revenue of US$7.2bn for calendar 2025; the two compilers measure different periods.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$6.6bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$801m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$51.6bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$7.2bn
- Headquarters
- New York, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 4,951
Strengths
- Market value high relative to sales
- Regulated US platform
Limitations
- Revenue swings with crypto prices and trading volumes
- Subject to evolving crypto regulation
15
ST
Software and outsourced services for fund managers and healthcare
Best for: Fund administration software
SS&C Technologies Holdings develops software for the financial services and healthcare industries and reports by geography. Forbes records sales of US$6.4bn and profit of US$810m with 28,800 employees. The Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$6.3bn and classifies it under computer software.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$6.4bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$810m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$15.6bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$6.3bn
- Headquarters
- Windsor, Connecticut, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 28,800
Strengths
- Large installed base among asset managers
- Recurring software and services revenue
Limitations
- Not exclusively financial: part of revenue comes from healthcare
- Low market value relative to sales
16
Online lender and bank with a technology-platform segment
Best for: Online lending and banking
SoFi Technologies began in student-loan refinancing and now reports Lending, Technology Platform and Financial Services segments, offering personal, student and home loans. Forbes records sales of US$5.1bn and profit of US$577m. The Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$4.8bn for 2025 and classifies it under diversified financials.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$5.1bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$577m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$20.0bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$4.8bn
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 6,100
Strengths
- Combines lending, deposits and a technology platform
- Profitable on Forbes's figures
Limitations
- Credit risk from its loan book
- Concentrated in the US market
17
Business-payments group, formerly Fleetcor
Best for: Corporate and fleet payments
Corpay provides payment tools that let businesses control purchases and make payments, through Vehicle Payments (including fuel cards), Corporate Payments and Lodging Payments segments. Forbes records sales of US$4.8bn and profit of US$1.2bn. The Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$4.5bn for 2025 under its current name.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$4.8bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$1,174m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$21.5bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$4.5bn
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 11,800
Strengths
- High profit margin
- Niche positions in fuel cards and corporate payables
Limitations
- Fuel-card revenue is exposed to fuel prices
- Less known outside business payments
18
Retail brokerage app for stocks, options and crypto
Best for: Retail investing app
Robinhood Markets offers trading in US-listed stocks, exchange-traded funds, options and cryptocurrencies, together with cash-management and debit-card services. Forbes records sales of US$4.6bn and profit of US$1.9bn, and its market value of US$69.5bn was the highest of any company in the list outside Visa, Mastercard and Intuit. The Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$4.5bn for 2025.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$4.6bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$1,893m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$69.5bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$4.5bn
- Headquarters
- Menlo Park, California, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 2,900
Strengths
- Very high market value relative to sales
- Strong profitability on Forbes's figures
Limitations
- Revenue depends on retail trading activity and crypto volumes
- Smaller sales base than most entries with similar valuations
19
Dutch single-platform payment processor for large merchants
Best for: Enterprise payment processing
Adyen provides online payments, point-of-sale, marketplace and unified-commerce processing on one platform, and reports by region across EMEA, North America, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Forbes records sales of US$3.0bn and profit of US$1.2bn, a profit-to-sales ratio near 40%. Its market value of US$32.7bn was above that of Fiserv and Global Payments, both of which have several times its sales.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$3.0bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$1,199m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$32.7bn
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Employees (Forbes)
- 4,771
Strengths
- Very high margin for a processor
- Single in-house platform across channels
Limitations
- Smaller sales base than US peers
- Market value of US$32.7bn implies high expectations relative to current sales
20
Stablecoin and digital-currency infrastructure company
Best for: Stablecoins
Circle Internet Group provides infrastructure that lets businesses use digital currencies and public blockchains for payments and commerce. Forbes records that it was founded in August 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville. The 2026 Global 2000 lists sales of US$2.9bn, a loss of US$79m and assets of US$80.5bn. The Fortune 500 lists revenue of US$2.7bn under securities.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$2.9bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$-79.0m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$28.3bn
- Revenue (Fortune 500 2026)
- US$2.7bn
- Headquarters
- New York, US
- Employees (Forbes)
- 1,100
Strengths
- Large balance sheet backing its stablecoin
- Market value of US$28.3bn
Limitations
- Loss-making on Forbes's figures
- Sales are small relative to its US$80.5bn of assets
21
Cross-border money-transfer and multi-currency account provider
Best for: International money transfers
Wise provides cross-border payment services to consumers, businesses and banks. Forbes lists the current holding company, Wise Group plc, as founded on 17 June 2025 and headquartered in St Helier. The 2026 Global 2000 records sales of US$2.5bn and profit of US$505m, making it the smallest company in this list by sales.
- Sales (Forbes Global 2000 2026)
- US$2.5bn
- Profit (Forbes)
- US$504m
- Market value (Forbes, May 2026)
- US$12.8bn
- Headquarters
- St Helier, Jersey
Strengths
- Profitable
- Strong position in consumer and SME cross-border transfers
Limitations
- Smallest entry by sales
- Forbes lists no employee figure for the company
Sales versus market value
Companies outside the ranking
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest fintech company in the world?
By sales among listed companies, Visa is the largest fintech company, with US$43.0bn of sales and US$22.0bn of profit in the Forbes Global 2000 2026. It was also the most valuable, with a market value of US$613.8bn at the Forbes data date in May 2026. PayPal and Mastercard follow, each with about US$34.0bn of sales.
Is Visa a fintech company?
Visa is often grouped with fintech companies because it operates a technology network that moves payment data between banks, merchants and cardholders, and it does not lend to cardholders itself. Some classifications treat it instead as a financial services or business services company; Forbes lists it under business services and supplies.
Which is the largest fintech company outside the United States?
Nu Holdings, the parent of the Brazilian digital bank Nubank, is the largest non-US fintech company in this list, with sales of US$16.1bn and profit of US$3.2bn in the Forbes Global 2000 2026. Kaspi.kz of Kazakhstan, Adyen of the Netherlands and Wise are the other non-US entries.
Why are Stripe and Revolut not on the list?
The ranking is built from the Forbes Global 2000, which covers only publicly listed companies. Stripe and Revolut are privately held, so their figures are not compiled by Forbes or Fortune on the same basis as listed companies. Ant Group is also not publicly listed and is therefore excluded.
How is a fintech company different from a bank?
A fintech company delivers financial services mainly through software, often without branches, and may or may not hold a banking licence. Payment networks such as Visa do not take deposits at all, while digital banks such as Nubank are licensed lenders that operate without branches. Traditional banks with branch networks are excluded from this list.
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