SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – April 13, 2026 – Pathward®, N.A. (“Pathward” or “bank”) was named one of the Top 50 financial institution originators and receivers of Automated Clearing House payments in the country by Nacha. Pathward is a leader in electronic payments, facilitating customers’ receipt of ACH transactions rapidly and securely. In 2025, the bank had more than 146 million origination ACH transactions and more than 72 million receiving ACH transactions.
“Pathward moves billions of dollars each day in ACH and wire services, and we collaborate with our partners to meet the needs of today’s consumers and businesses in a secure and reliable manner,” said Pathward’s Chief Customer Officer, Will Sowell. “We’re honored to be recognized as a leader in digital payments once again by Nacha.”
"The ACH Network continues to be the backbone of the U.S. financial system, with the ability to connect to every financial institution in the United States," stated Jane Larimer, President and CEO of Nacha. "We congratulate Pathward for their achievement as a Top 50 originating and receiving institution in ACH payment volume."
Pathward is part of the ongoing growth of electronic payments in the United States. Total ACH payment volume for 2025, including off-network payments, was 42.1 billion, up 4.6% from 2024, according to Nacha. Our money movement services are just one of many payment solutions that Pathward delivers on our scalable platform.
Read Nacha’s announcement and view the complete lists of 2025 Top ACH Originators and Receivers on Nacha.org.
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About Pathward®
Pathward®, N.A., a national bank, is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH). Pathward is focused on financial access and strives to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at Pathward.com.
About Nacha
Nacha governs the thriving ACH Network, the payment system that drives safe, smart, and fast Direct Deposits and Direct Payments with the capability to reach all U.S. bank and credit union accounts. There were 35.2 billion ACH Network payments made in 2025, valued at $93 trillion. Through problem-solving and consensus-building among diverse payment industry stakeholders, Nacha advances innovation and interoperability in the payments system. Nacha develops rules and standards, provides industry solutions, and delivers education, accreditation, and advisory services.
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