This Week in Fintech (TWIF) community: price, who can join and alternatives
This Week in Fintech runs a global fintech community alongside its newsletter, with an open Slack, WhatsApp and Telegram groups, and a curated Premium Slack. It suits founders who want a fast, always-on channel to fintech operators and investors anywhere.
This Week in Fintech (TWIF) community at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Fintech founders, operators, investors and enthusiasts | thisweekinfintech.com |
| Where | Online (Slack, WhatsApp and Telegram) | thisweekinfintech.com |
| Basic Slack | Open channels for 10,000+ members | thisweekinfintech.com |
| Chat groups | 8,000+ people across WhatsApp and Telegram | thisweekinfintech.com |
| Premium perks | Members-only event invites and a member directory | thisweekinfintech.com |
| Premium vs newsletter | Premium Slack is sold separately from the Premium Newsletter | thisweekinfintech.com |
| Events | 100+ events across 20+ cities | thisweekinfintech.com |
| Activity | Regional newsletter dated 26 October 2026 | thisweekinfintech.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want an online fintech network they can join today
- Founders outside major fintech hubs who still want global peers
- Teams hiring or looking for partners across regions
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a formal trade body with policy advocacy
- Anyone who needs published Premium pricing before applying
- Founders who only want in-person, city-based meetups
Alternatives to This Week in Fintech (TWIF) community
| 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 |
| FinTech Australia | From $550 a year for founding teams (currency not named) | Apply for a tier based on team size and HQ location |
| 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 |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about This Week in Fintech (TWIF) community
- Is the This Week in Fintech community online?
- Yes. It runs on Slack, plus WhatsApp and Telegram groups, and it also hosts in-person events in 20+ cities.
- How big is the TWIF Slack?
- The community page describes a 10,000+ member Slack, and over 8,000 people across its WhatsApp and Telegram groups.
- What does TWIF Premium include?
- Premium includes curated discussions, private invites to members-only fintech events, roundtables and a full member directory. The price is not published on the page.
- Is Premium Slack the same as the Premium Newsletter?
- No. The page says Premium Slack access is separate from the members-only Premium Newsletter.
- Website
- thisweekinfintech.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Join the open Slack or groups; Premium is a curated membership
- Format
- Online: Slack, WhatsApp and Telegram, plus in-person events
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This Week in Fintech (TWIF) community isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check thisweekinfintech.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.