Founded in 1954 as First Federal Savings and Loan, the company became MetaBank in 2004. It established itself as a leader in the payments industry, particularly in issuing prepaid cards and enabling payment solutions for major fintech companies and commercial clients. The bank's mission is to power financial inclusion for all. In 2022, MetaBank, N.A. officially rebranded to Pathward, N.A. to better reflect its evolving business model and to distinguish itself from Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook). Pathward continues to provide a range of financial services including payments, commercial finance, and tax-related banking solutions, operating as a key banking partner behind many well-known financial technology brands.

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United States