Kotapay

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Jack’s Basket on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 We're proud to support organizations that make a lasting impact in their communities and grateful to see their important work celebrated.

08/25/2026

Real-time payments are transforming the way businesses move money, but speed alone isn't enough. In a new article for FinTec Buzz, Jim Haug, Director of Kotapay, explores why reliability remains the foundation of successful real-time payment experiences.

👉 Explore Jim’s insights: https://fintecbuzz.com/reliability-wins-realtime/

08/18/2026

What does 20 years of leadership look like?

For our Card Operations Manager, Eileen Donner, it means building relationships, supporting others, and living the values that put people first.

From mentoring team members to serving customers and giving back to her community, Eileen's impact reaches far beyond the workplace.

👉 Read her story:

We spoke with Eileen Donner, Card Operations Manager, who has spent 20 years at FIBT and led teams across card operations and customer care.

08/06/2026

💡 Choosing the right way to move money matters.

Our Chief Payments Officer, Trent Sorbe, was recently featured in a Wall Street Journal article sharing insights on ACH and wire transfers, helping readers understand the tradeoffs between speed, certainty, and consumer protections.

👉 Read the article to learn more: https://www.wsj.com/buyside/personal-finance/banking/how-to-transfer-money-between-banks

06/19/2026

Today, we honor a pivotal moment in history and celebrate the enduring spirit of freedom.

We’re grateful for the communities we serve and remain committed to supporting meaningful growth, fostering inclusion, and building lasting impact.

06/16/2026

Congrats to Heather Schumacher, our Head of Cards and Baas Operations, for earning her Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) certification! As payments continue to evolve, this expertise helps us deliver smarter, more informed solutions for our clients. We’re proud to keep strengthening the knowledge behind the service you rely on.
https://kotapay.com/insights/heather-schumacher-earns-accreditation

06/08/2026

Las Vegas, here we come! Kotapay is proud to be a sponsor of the 2026 isolved Connect, June 15–17, and our team would love to connect with you. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and learn more about how we can support your business.

06/01/2026

BIG NEWS: Today kicks off the annual Live First Community Giving at First International Bank & Trust! And this year, they’re giving $75,000 right back to the communities we call home ... more than ever before!

Know a nonprofit or community organization doing great work? Tag them or send this their way – it’s their time to shine! Apply here: https://bit.ly/4dzWIhK

05/27/2026

What does “on-time pay” mean today? Our very own Jim Haug shares how gig-speed payments are becoming a lifeline for today’s workforce and what that shift means for employers, payroll, and financial institutions.

Read it here:👉 https://ibsintelligence.com/blogs/gig-speed-payments-are-the-new-worker-lifeline/

IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride in covering 400+ technology vendors globally – the largest by any analyst firm in this space.

05/18/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓 You’ve put in the work, risen to the challenge, and you’re ready for what’s next. We’re cheering you on every step of the way.

Have a tip, lesson, or words of encouragement to share? Drop your best advice for the grads in the comments!