Citizens Cash Flow Essentials, an online and mobile banking platform designed for small businesses, was recently awarded “Top Innovation in Payments by a Bank” at the 2024 PayTech Awards in London.
Hosted by FinTech Futures, the annual PayTech Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the payments sector worldwide. The award for “Top Innovation in Payments by a Bank” recognizes an institution that has demonstrated significant advancements in payments technology.
“This award recognizes Citizens’ commitment to developing innovative tools that empower small business owners to confidently manage their cash flow, optimize their payments and achieve better business outcomes,” said Mark Valentino, head of Business Banking at Citizens.
“In partnership with Taira Hall and Citizens’ Enterprise Payments team, we are continuously developing new digital tools and payment solutions to meet the evolving needs of customers,” he added.
Launched in 2023, Citizens Cash Flow Essentials is an online and mobile cash management platform that provides access to real-time information, seamless payment functionality, and practical tools to help small business owners meet their daily cash flow requirements and make informed business decisions.
The bank recently expanded the platform with the launch of Citizens Cash Flow Forecasting in May 2024. The forecasting solution offers tips and insights as well as competitive benchmarking that enables business owners to compare their company to similar businesses based on geography, revenue, and employee count.
For more information about Citizens’ cash management solutions for small businesses, visit their website.
About Citizens Financial Group:
Citizens Financial Group is one of the nation’s oldest and largest financial institutions, with $220.4 billion in assets as of March 31, 2024. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Citizens offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and services. The institution has over 1,000 branches across 14 states including New Jersey.
