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Fonix is a leading mobile payments platform, offering a direct operator billing layer for merchants, which allows customers to pay using their mobile. Our technology allows frictionless, impulsive purchases for both single transactions and subscription services.
As a tier one mobile services aggregator, Fonix is a Vodafone Platinum Partner and EE Performance Partner.
Fonix's clients range from brands and blue chip clients such as ITV, Bauer Media, BT, Global Radio, Comic Relief and Children in Need to name a few.
Fonix was admitted to AIM, the London Stock Exchange in October 2020.
Fonix made it to the Financial Times Future 100 list 2018/19, for British companies making an impact, in addition to being on the list we were also recognised for our consistent growth. Source
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Search ArticlesFonix and 5 win Best Payment Solution of the Year at the UK Business Tech Awards 2026
We’re proud to share that Fonix and 5 have won Best Payment Solution of the Year at the UK Business Tech Awards 2026 for our work together on CompsPortal. The award was presented at last week’s ceremony at Hilton London Bankside. CompsPortal is the competition platform we developed in partnership with 5, live at winon5.com.
Fonix and Global extend mobile interactivity partnership with new three-year agreement
Nearly a decade ago, we first started working with Global on mobile engagement for its radio brands. Today, we’re pleased to announce that the relationship is set to continue, with a new three-year contract extension to our partnership. Global, the Media & Entertainment group, is home to some of the UK’s most recognised radio brands, including Heart, Capital and Radio X.
Fonix partners with CH Media to bring mobile interactivity to Swiss broadcasting
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with CH Media, one of Switzerland’s leading private media companies, to deliver mobile interactive services across its broadcast portfolio. This partnership marks our entry into the Swiss market and represents another milestone in our continued European expansion, as we bring our mobile operator integration, campaign management technology, and broadcast interactivity expertise to a highly engaged and digitally advanced media landscape.
Fonix at Les Indés Radios 2026: what we heard in Marseille
A few weeks on from the Les Indés Radios convention in Marseille, we’re reflecting on what proved to be a trip well worth making — and on the conversations that have continued since. For those unfamiliar, Les Indés Radios is the federation representing independent radio groups across France. Its annual convention brings together C-level decision-makers from across the sector in one place, at one time, in an environment designed for open, high-quality conversation.
What radio figured out that podcasting hasn’t. Yet.
David Foord, our Commercial Manager, attended The Podcast Show London last week. Here’s what he took away. The Podcast Show LDN brought together some of the biggest names in audio, from Global Studios, Spotify and Acast to creator-first businesses like JamPot Productions and Arcade Media. The conversations were sharp, the energy was high, and the themes were consistent: monetisation, relevance in the short-form era, building engaged communities, and the necessity of video content.
Driving Growth in France: Meet Emmanuel, Fonix’s New Country Manager
A look at Fonix’s new Country Manager for France and his plans to grow mobile payments and audience engagement in the media and broadcast market. As Fonix expands internationally, France represents an important growth market for mobile payments and audience engagement in media and broadcast. Broadcasters are increasingly looking for seamless ways to interact with viewers, drive engagement, and unlock new revenue streams.
ITV extends interactive services partnership with Fonix into its 10th year
We’re proud to continue our long-standing partnership with ITV, as the broadcaster extends its agreement with Fonix to power mobile interactive services across its portfolio of programmes. Fonix has been supporting ITV since 2017, providing the technology behind mobile engagement for some of the UK’s most popular shows. With this latest extension, Fonix will continue powering mobile carrier billing, SMS payments, and interactive services for ITV’s flagship programmes and competitions.
IWD 2026: Celebrating women shaping Fonix’s future
This International Women’s Day, the theme Give To Gain reminds us that sharing our time, knowledge, and support creates more opportunities for everyone. In the tech industry, where women are still underrepresented overall, generosity and mentorship can make a significant difference.
Fonix wins at The Drum Awards for Digital Experience 2025
We’re thrilled to share that Fonix has taken home an award at The Drum Awards for Digital Experience 2025, in the category Digital Experience: Platform/Tech Partner of the Year. The recognition highlights our work on PayFlex – a real-time payment recovery platform that’s reshaping how digital broadcast campaigns handle SMS payments. Supriya, our Product Lead, and Catherine, our Account Manager, attended the ceremony to celebrate this achievement.
Fonix wins "Tech for Good" at the Business Tech Awards with the DEC
We are absolutely delighted to share that Fonix has been named the winner of the Tech for Good category at the Business Tech Awards 2025, for our work with the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). From Ukraine and Afghanistan to Turkey-Syria and Pakistan, we’ve been proud to support the DEC in enabling people across the UK to donate quickly and easily via mobile when it matters most. This award recognises our role in the Myanmar Earthquake Appeal.