Amsterdam, 23 October 2024 – Recharge, a leading global prepaid payments platform, has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands by the prestigious FD Gazellen Awards 2024. Recognised in the large company category within the West region, this accolade highlights Recharge’s sustained growth and innovation in the prepaid payments sector.

FD Gazellen, presented by the Dutch financial newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad, celebrates the top-performing companies across the Netherlands, assessing revenue growth, profitability, and employment creation. Previous recipients from the digital payments and fintech space include Adyen, Mollie, and Bunq, companies that have set the standard for innovation and success in the sector. Recharge joins this prestigious list, reinforcing its position as a key player in the industry.

Günther Vogelpoel, CEO of Recharge, commented: “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and the compounded effect that their execution has delivered. We continue to push boundaries in prepaid payments, and this award reinforces our commitment to innovation and creating real value for our consumers and merchants alike.”

Recharge has steadily built a hugely successful company, making global inroads in the world of prepaid digital payments without much fanfare.  Now emerging from under the radar, the company’s impressive growth trajectory, as evidenced by this FD Gazellen Award,  is undeniable proof of its ability to scale rapidly while maintaining operational excellence. With over 16,000 digital prepaid products available, including e-gift cards, shopping vouchers, gaming credits, and international mobile top-ups, Recharge is committed to making prepaid easy and accessible for all.

The FD Gazellen Award ceremony will take place on 21 November 2024 at TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, where Recharge will be celebrated alongside other high-growth companies.

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About Recharge:

Recharge is a B2C prepaid payments platform building digital storefronts. With its mission to ‘Make Prepaid Easy,’ the company offers over 16,000 digital vouchers and prepaid products, for large prepaid categories such as e-gift, shopping, and gaming cards, prepaid money cards, and international mobile and cross-border top ups. Founded in 2010, today they operate in over 180 markets whilst headquartered in Amsterdam. The company is backed by Prime Ventures, Smartfin, Committed Capital and BlackRock.