Pathward

Pathward is a financial services company headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Formerly known as Meta Financial Group, Inc., the company rebranded as Pathward Financial, Inc. and its banking subsidiary as Pathward, N.A., in 2023. Pathward provides banking as a service (BaaS) to fintechs and other companies, enabling them to offer financial products and services to their customers. These services often include issuing debit cards, processing payments, and providing deposit accounts. Pathward operates primarily in the prepaid card, debit card, and payments industries, partnering with various companies to deliver customized financial solutions. The company's business model relies heavily on regulatory compliance and risk management due to the nature of the financial services it provides.