Modern World Business Solutions Wins Gold at Prestigious SME National Business Awards 2025

Modern World Business Solutions, the innovative payments technology company transforming the UK merchant services sector, has been awarded Gold Winner in the High Growth Business of the Year category at the 2025 SME National Business Awards.

The prestigious accolade recognises Modern World Business Solutions’ extraordinary growth trajectory and its disruptive approach to the payments industry through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric service.

Founded in 2018 by CEO Warren Whitfield with a clear vision to “join the dots” in the payments ecosystem, Modern World Business Solutions has grown from a start-up into one of the UK’s most popular providers for merchant services. The company has scaled by an impressive 300% since launching its proprietary fintech solution, with its innovative dashboard now utilised by over 5,000 end merchants and 14 acquiring banks across the country.

Warren Whitfield, Founder and CEO of Modern World Business Solutions, commented: “Winning Gold at the SME National Business Awards is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our entire team. When we founded Modern World Business Solutions, we set out to disrupt the payments sector by addressing a fundamental problem – the disconnect between merchants and their service providers. Through our proprietary technology platform, we’ve not only solved this issue but created a solution that empowers businesses with transparency, control, and exceptional value.

“This award validates our approach and recognises the phenomenal growth we’ve achieved. However, we’re not resting on our laurels. We have exciting new innovations in the pipeline that will continue to advance the sector and deliver real positive impact for businesses across the UK.”

The company’s success is built on three key pillars:

1. Proprietary Technology Platform Modern World’s in-house developed merchant panel provides businesses with valuable financial analysis, insights, and complete transparency – tools that set them apart from traditional payment providers.
2. Comprehensive Acquiring Bank Partnerships With direct relationships to 14 major acquiring banks including Elavon, Worldpay, and AIB, Modern World ensures every merchant receives the optimal solution tailored to their specific business needs.
3. Customer-Centric Service Model Unlike traditional providers, Modern World operates as a true partner to its merchants, maintaining open communication lines and providing ongoing support rather than disappearing after the initial sale.

The SME National Business Awards celebrate the achievements of small and medium-sized enterprises across 20 categories, with the High Growth Business of the Year award specifically recognising companies demonstrating exceptional business expansion, innovation, and market impact.

Modern World Business Solutions competed against some of the UK’s most dynamic and successful SMEs, with the judging panel recognising the company’s:

• 300% growth since launching its fintech solution
• Expansion to over 5,000 active merchants
• Partnerships with 14 acquiring banks
• Revenue exceeding £30 million
• Innovative technology platform that has transformed merchant service delivery
• Commitment to customer service excellence

This latest accolade adds to Modern World’s growing list of industry recognition, having previously won “Payments Innovation of the Year” at the national payments awards.

With ambitious plans for 2026 already in motion, Modern World Business Solutions continues to invest in research and development, with new payment solutions set to launch in the coming months. The company is also expanding its sales and operational teams to support continued growth and maintain its commitment to exceptional customer service.