Pathward
Pathward
A NASDAQ-listed bank regulated by the OCC and FDIC, with a long track record as a leading prepaid processor in the United States. It serves the B2B segment only, carries a medium account-freeze risk and offers a less innovative profile than its competitors.
Data & conditions
| Service type | Card issuing / BaaS |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Not disclosed |
| Spread | 0 bps |
| Per-card fee | $0.00 virtual · $0.00 physical |
| Card networks | Visa, Mastercard |
| Card types | prepaid, debit, virtual, physical |
| Fiat rails | ACH, Wire |
| Fund custody | Self-custody (funds in your control) |
| KYC | Full |
| Supported countries | US · 1+ countries |
| Regulator | OCC/FDIC |
| OAM Italy registration | No |
| Segment | B2B |
| MiCA / License status | National Bank Charter FDIC + OCC (US) |
Strengths
- NASDAQ publicly traded; FDIC + OCC; track record prepaid processing leader USA.
- Self-custody: funds stay in your wallet — the platform cannot touch them.
Weaknesses
- B2B; risk freeze medio; less innovativo rispetto competitors.
- Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
- Subject to regulation (FDIC + OCC (US)): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.
Verdict
Tier C reflects a NASDAQ-listed bank regulated by the OCC and FDIC with a long track record as a leading US prepaid processor, but the score is held back by a medium account-freeze risk and a less innovative profile than competitors. Regulatory soundness is there but does not offset the operational weaknesses, and it stays a US-only B2B service.
Through this lens Pathward scores low: a regulated bank with full KYC and intermediated custody, the opposite of a trustless logic. The medium account-freeze risk is here the concrete proof of the very problem self-custody removes: whoever controls the funds can freeze them.
Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.
"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.
FAQ
What service does Pathward offer?
Pathward is a Card Issuing & BaaS service with BIN sponsorship pricing.
What compliance does Pathward hold?
Compliance certifications are not publicly documented.
How much does it cost to integrate Pathward?
Pricing model: BIN sponsorship. Per-unit fees are not published: they depend on volume and contract.
Does Pathward support stablecoins?
Supported stablecoins are not documented.
Who is Pathward for?
Target: B2B. SDKs and integrations are not publicly documented.
Sources
- Official service page Pricing model · Compliance · Volume · Founders · +7 Data verified on Jun 14, 2026
- banks.data.fdic.gov Deposit guarantee Data verified on Jun 14, 2026
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