The concept of financial inclusion entails offering convenient and cost-effective financial services to every section of society, which helps to facilitate equitable economic development. In spite of the many policies put in place, a sizeable number of people in the developing world still lack access to banks and other forms of financial services. One approach through which this can be overcome is FinTech, which offers an effective way of ensuring accessibility and effectiveness in provision of financial services. This research paper analyzes the role of FinTech in furthering social inclusion through such innovations as mobile banking, digital payment methods, micro lending, and blockchain platforms. This research paper will adopt a descriptive approach that will use secondary sources of information, which include academic publications, official government and policy documents and trustworthy online publications
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