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April 23, 2025
Hozah has been named PayTech Company of The Year in recognition of its innovation in frictionless, barrierless parking technology. The award highlights Hozah’s role in reshaping urban mobility through seamless ANPR-driven solutions that benefit both drivers and operators.
We’re proud to share that Hozah earned the prestigious PayTech Company of the Year award at the Fintech Awards London 2024. Solidifying our position as a pioneer in frictionless, barrierless payment technology for parking and urban mobility. This recognition celebrates the innovation, reliability and momentum behind our mission: to make parking payment effortless and invisible. By removing the friction from how people pay to park, and by helping landowners and operators deliver smarter, more efficient parking experiences, we’re changing expectations around everyday mobility.
Our system uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to enable real-time, seamless payments. Drivers simply arrive and leave, with no apps, tickets, or payment machines required. This approach is redefining the parking experience and was highlighted during the awards as a key differentiator, called out by TransportXtra, acknowledging how it “redefines the parking experience”
This award reflects “unwavering commitment to driving innovation in payment technology,” aiming “to make the journey effortless through cutting‑edge technology”.
Hozah isn’t just about payments; it’s transforming parking into a service aligned with wider Smart City initiatives. Our ANPR-powered system delivers operational efficiency and enhanced user experience, aligning perfectly with the judges’ criteria for high-impact PayTech innovation.
Beyond this award, Hozah was named one of the top three fastest-growing fintechs in the UK by the Deloitte Fast 50 in 2024, further validating their business momentum and market relevance.
Matt Hyde, Managing Director of Fintech Awards London, shared the significance of this year’s winners:
Our annual Fintech Awards shine a light on the trailblazers who are shaping the future of finance. Hozah stood out not only for its cutting-edge technology but for the real-world impact it delivers, making parking simpler, faster, and smarter for millions of people.
The recognition echoed across the mobility and technology sectors. Media coverage highlighted Hozah’s unique role in redefining the payment journey—eliminating friction and hardware while delivering a better experience for drivers and operators alike.
In response, Hozah shared:
This award is a testament to our team’s focus, our product’s reliability, and our vision for seamless, invisible payment experiences. We’re proud to be setting a new standard for urban mobility.
With this win, Hozah continues to gain momentum as a leading force at the intersection of fintech, transport innovation, and smarter cities.
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