{"id":949448,"date":"2026-04-07T09:35:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/pathward-recognized-for-digital-banking-innovation-in-10th-annual-fintech-breakthrough-awards-program\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:35:56","slug":"pathward-recognized-for-digital-banking-innovation-in-10th-annual-fintech-breakthrough-awards-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/pathward-recognized-for-digital-banking-innovation-in-10th-annual-fintech-breakthrough-awards-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Pathward Recognized for Digital Banking Innovation in 10th Annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Pathward Recognized for Digital Banking Innovation in 10th Annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards Program<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Prestigious annual awards program celebrates a decade of recognizing the world\u2019s most innovative financial technology (\u201cfintech\u201d) companies<\/i><\/p>\n<p>SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nPathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) through its subsidiary, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pathward.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dweb_%26utm_medium%3Dpr%26utm_campaign%3Dent_art_26_04_07_pathwardrecognizeddigitalbankinginnovationfintechbreakthroughawardsprogram%26utm_content%3Dart&amp;esheet=54480603&amp;newsitemid=20260407288908&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Pathward&amp;index=1&amp;md5=ae2e341626a01e68d9fe8b28716a90ce\">Pathward<\/a><sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, N.A. (\u201cPathward\u201d or \u201cThe Company\u201d) announced that it has been selected as \u201cBanking-as-a-Service Platform of the Year\u201d in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program. <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ffintechbreakthrough.com%2F&amp;esheet=54480603&amp;newsitemid=20260407288908&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=FinTech+Breakthrough&amp;index=2&amp;md5=fba8bb48bddef8bfe149cfd7ca064f43\">FinTech Breakthrough<\/a> is an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global fintech market today.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260407288908\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260407288908\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260407288908\/en\/2766648\/4\/26_FINTECH-BW.jpg\" alt=\"Pathward has been selected as \u201cBanking-as-a-Service Platform of the Year\u201d in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program.\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Pathward has been selected as \u201cBanking-as-a-Service Platform of the Year\u201d in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nPathward, a nationally chartered bank, is expanding financial access and opportunity through its endeavor to be the trusted platform that enables its partners to thrive and deliver banking products that meet customer demands. With sponsorship capabilities ranging from prepaid cards and deposit accounts to money movement, merchant acquiring, and credit solutions, Pathward empowers partners to deliver programs that shape the future landscape of payments.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cAt Pathward, we offer decades of payments experience with a deep bench of talent, operational excellence, a broad suite of product offerings, and a commitment to serving fintechs to support their unique business models \u2013 all of which pave the way for our partners\u2019 success,\u201d said Pathward Chief Customer Officer, Will Sowell. \u201cThank you to FinTech Breakthrough for this acknowledgment. Over the course of the past year, we have continued to leverage our experience in partnership banking to help partners in payments, issuing, acquiring, money movement and credit solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nAs a leading sponsor bank in the payments ecosystem, Pathward enables fintech partners to launch, operate and scale with confidence. The Company provides secure, reliable access to core banking infrastructure and a strong compliance foundation, allowing partners such as <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgetclair.com%2F&amp;esheet=54480603&amp;newsitemid=20260407288908&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Clair&amp;index=3&amp;md5=0c41d087819286dffceeaf86866830b5\">Clair<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluepenguin.com%2F&amp;esheet=54480603&amp;newsitemid=20260407288908&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=BluePenguin&amp;index=4&amp;md5=55ac168a9ca8c1856a6f04c5463309bb\">BluePenguin<\/a> to focus on innovation while operating on a resilient platform. Pathward\u2019s broad and flexible capabilities support a wide range of fintech business models, helping partners grow sustainably and responsibly at scale.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cMarket gaps exist that disproportionately affect individuals and small\u2013midsized businesses. Finding and then offering the right fintech can help them to address their complex financial needs for broad market impact,\u201d said Steve Johansson, Managing Director, FinTech Breakthrough. \u201cWith a BaaS platform that includes people, processes and technology with a regulatory overlay, Pathward delivers true partnership through the co-creation of solutions to deliver on their partners\u2019 innovations. We\u2019re pleased to name Pathward \u2018BaaS Platform of the Year!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe FinTech Breakthrough Awards is a premier awards program founded to recognize fintech innovators, leaders and visionaries from around the world in a wide range of categories, including Digital Banking, Personal Finance, Cryptocurrencies, Lending, Payments, Investments, RegTech, InsurTech and more. The 2026 program represents a milestone year, reflecting a decade of spotlighting the companies driving measurable innovation across the global fintech ecosystem. <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2Fnews-release%2F2026%2F03%2F19%2F3259172%2F0%2Fen%2FA-Decade-of-FinTech-Innovation-10th-Annual-FinTech-Breakthrough-Award-Winners-Announced.html&amp;esheet=54480603&amp;newsitemid=20260407288908&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Read+Fintech+Breakthrough%26%238217%3Bs+news+release+announcing+this+year%26%238217%3Bs+winners&amp;index=5&amp;md5=2a3e15ff95b93ef7c54db36575022f25\">Read Fintech Breakthrough\u2019s news release announcing this year\u2019s winners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\nVisit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pathward.com%2Fbanking%2F&amp;esheet=54480603&amp;newsitemid=20260407288908&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Pathward.com&amp;index=6&amp;md5=69ca8176ab6a5c941a3b1ebc512a4959\">Pathward.com<\/a> to learn more about how Pathward\u2019s forward-thinking banking expertise empowers high growth payment innovators.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Pathward Financial, Inc.<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b>Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) is a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion. Through our subsidiary, Pathward\u00ae, N.A., we strive to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. These strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpathwardfinancial.com%2Foverview%2Fdefault.aspx&amp;esheet=54480603&amp;newsitemid=20260407288908&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=PathwardFinancial.com&amp;index=7&amp;md5=08cb9e85d3c4556fe4896b5129acf9a8\">PathwardFinancial.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About FinTech Breakthrough<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b>Part of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechbreakthrough.com%2F&amp;esheet=54480603&amp;newsitemid=20260407288908&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Tech+Breakthrough&amp;index=8&amp;md5=b9930e4740ecf49a58e3f03c002506c4\">Tech Breakthrough<\/a>, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for technology innovation and leadership around the globe, the FinTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring breakthrough innovation in Financial Technologies and Services companies and products. The FinTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the standout achievements of FinTech companies and products in categories that include Payments, Personal Finance, Cryptocurrency, Wealth Management, Fraud Protection, Banking, Lending, RegTech, InsurTech and more. For more information visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ffintechbreakthrough.com&amp;esheet=54480603&amp;newsitemid=20260407288908&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=FinTechBreakthrough.com&amp;index=9&amp;md5=5e098061bde8328df94ef1c0e3a43f65\">FinTechBreakthrough.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\nTech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260407288908r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260407288908\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260407288908\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Media contact:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>Courtney Heidelberg<br \/>\n<br \/>605.291.7044<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:mediarelations@pathward.com\">mediarelations@pathward.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Investor Relations contact:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>Darby Schoenfeld, CPA<br \/>\n<br \/>SVP, Chief of Staff &amp; Investor Relations<br \/>\n<br \/>877.497.7497<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:investorrelations@pathward.com\">investorrelations@pathward.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> South Dakota United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Software Banking Professional Services Personal Finance Fintech Data Management Technology Security Online Privacy Other Professional Services Finance Other Technology<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260407288908\/en\/2766648\/3\/26_FINTECH-BW.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Pathward has been selected as \u201cBanking-as-a-Service Platform of the Year\u201d in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260407288908\/en\/1727091\/3\/PATHWARD_LOGO_Trademarked.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pathward Recognized for Digital Banking Innovation in 10th Annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards Program Prestigious annual awards program celebrates a decade of recognizing the world\u2019s most innovative financial technology (\u201cfintech\u201d) companies SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) through its subsidiary, Pathward\u00ae, N.A. (\u201cPathward\u201d or \u201cThe Company\u201d) announced that it has been selected as \u201cBanking-as-a-Service Platform of the Year\u201d in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program. FinTech Breakthrough is an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global fintech market today. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260407288908\/en\/ Pathward has been selected as \u201cBanking-as-a-Service Platform of the Year\u201d in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program. 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(Nasdaq: CASH) through its subsidiary, Pathward\u00ae, N.A. (\u201cPathward\u201d or \u201cThe Company\u201d) announced that it has been selected as \u201cBanking-as-a-Service Platform of the Year\u201d in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program. FinTech Breakthrough is an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global fintech market today. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260407288908\/en\/ Pathward has been selected as \u201cBanking-as-a-Service Platform of the Year\u201d in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program. 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(Nasdaq: CASH) through its subsidiary, Pathward\u00ae, N.A. (\u201cPathward\u201d or \u201cThe Company\u201d) announced that it has been selected as \u201cBanking-as-a-Service Platform of the Year\u201d in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program. FinTech Breakthrough is an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global fintech market today. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260407288908\/en\/ Pathward has been selected as \u201cBanking-as-a-Service Platform of the Year\u201d in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program. 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