Kotapay

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!

05/14/2026

The definition of “on time” pay has changed.

In a guest post for FinTechtris, Kotapay Director Jim Haug explores why gig-speed payments are no longer a perk, but a baseline expectation for today’s workforce and what that means for employers and payroll providers.

👉 Read the full article:

GUEST POST by: Jim Haug (SVP, Managing Director, Kotapay ) The definition of "on time" has changed in the minds of workers across every industry and employment type. For decades, waiting two weeks for a paycheck was normal. Workers accepted the rhythm because there was no

05/08/2026

From growth to innovation, our 2025 Annual Report captures a big year at First International Bank & Trust. We are proud to be part of the journey!

05/05/2026

Payroll often creates hidden cash flow challenges for small businesses. In this guest article for Small Business Currents, Jim Haug, Director of Kotapay, breaks down why it happens and how modern payment options can help solve it.

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Small businesses employ nearly half of U.S. workers, yet many still rely on outdated payroll systems that quietly drains funds and resources.

04/28/2026

We’re headed to Scottsdale! 🌵
The Kotapay team will be at the 2026 Payroll Group Annual Conference May 4–6, and we’d love to say hello. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and connect with our team.

04/02/2026

Last week, we hosted the Kotapay Advisory Board, bringing together highly experienced FinTech and payments leaders for honest, insightful discussions rooted in real‑world experience.

We’re grateful for the time spent together in sunny Arizona 🌞, and for the willingness of industry leaders like ours to challenge and guide us as we continue building what’s next for Kotapay and the payments industry!

03/30/2026

The ACH Network keeps business moving and we’re honored to be recognized for our role in it. Kotapay and FIBT have been named a Top 50 ACH Originator by Nacha for the fifth consecutive year!

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First International Bank & Trust (FIBT) is proud to announce that Nacha has once again named FIBT a Top 50 financial institution originator of ACH

03/27/2026

🎉 Big congrats to Luke Pygman, Platform Services Manager at Kotapay, on being selected to serve on the ICBA ThinkTech Selection Committee and helping identify and elevate companies shaping what’s next in fintech innovation. Well-deserved recognition! 👏