7 cool financial technologies we wish were big in the US

Financial technology, also known as fintech, is booming around the world right now, with billions of dollars flowing into companies trying to reinvent the way we move money and make markets smarter.

The USA is at the forefront of this, with $31.6 billion invested in fintech over the last 5 years. But there are still some innovative ideas and companies that have yet to make it big in America.

We've rounded up some of the most exciting and innovative fintech businesses set up outside of the US. Some are trying to crack America but have yet to reach scale. Check them out below.