FinTech Australia: price, who can join and alternatives
FinTech Australia is the national industry association for fintech, representing 400+ fintechs from founding teams to multinationals. Membership covers policy advocacy, events such as Intersekt and the Finnies, and international delegations.
FinTech Australia at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Fintechs from founding teams to multinationals | fintechaustralia.org.au |
| What it is | National industry association for fintech | fintechaustralia.org.au |
| Where | Australia | fintechaustralia.org.au |
| Price | From $550 a year for founding teams (currency not named) | fintechaustralia.org.au |
| How tiers work | Based on team size and HQ location | fintechaustralia.org.au |
| Individual option | $150 a year for non-fintechs (currency not named) | fintechaustralia.org.au |
| Awards | Members enter the Finnies for free | fintechaustralia.org.au |
| Delegations | Invitations to international delegations | fintechaustralia.org.au |
| Activity | Member webinar dated 28 October 2026 | fintechaustralia.org.au |
Who it suits
- Australian fintech founders who want a say in policy
- Founding teams that want low-cost access to Intersekt and the Finnies
- International fintechs planning an Australian launch
Who it doesn't suit
- Non-fintech founders, who can only join as an individual subscriber
- Founders who want a free, informal online group
- Teams with no interest in the Australian market
Alternatives to FinTech Australia
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AEFI (Asociación Española de Fintech e Insurtech) | 380 € a year for 1 or 2 employees (Spanish CIF) | Application reviewed by the admissions committee |
| Cámara Argentina Fintech | Fintech Startup $78.000 a month (currency not named); foreign startups US$ 80 a month | Initial meeting, registration form and review |
| Copenhagen Fintech | DKK 5,000 a year for 1 to 10 employees | Contact the community team; membership included for Lab residents |
| FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) | Not published | Apply through the Join Us page |
| Fintech Association of Kenya (FINTAK) | Innovator Member (Startup) KES 50,000 a year | Online application; secretariat replies within five working days |
| FinTechNZ | Start-up tier NZ$200 a year excluding GST | Online membership form; start-up tier is for NZ-owned firms under 3 years and under NZ$1m revenue |
| France FinTech | Early stage 600 €, Start-up 1200 € a year | Application reviewed by a selection committee |
| Innovate Finance | Not published | Apply for the FinTech membership package |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about FinTech Australia
- How much is FinTech Australia membership for a startup?
- Tiers depend on team size and HQ location, starting from $550 a year for founding teams. The page does not name the currency.
- Can international fintechs join FinTech Australia?
- Yes. Tiers are based on team size and HQ location, with a separate option for internationally headquartered fintechs.
- Do members get free Finnies entry?
- Yes. The page says members enter the Finnies for free.
- Is FinTech Australia active right now?
- Yes. Its events calendar lists a member webinar on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
- Website
- fintechaustralia.org.au
- Price
- From $550 a year for founding teams (currency not named)
- Entry rule
- Apply for a tier based on team size and HQ location
- Format
- National industry association with events, delegations and policy work (Australia)
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FinTech Australia isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check fintechaustralia.org.au before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.