Meta Payment Systems History

History

Meta was built on the vision to promote financial inclusion for everyone. Founded in 2004 by president Brad Hanson and a small core team, Meta quickly developed a reputation as a leader in the prepaid industry.

2004 Meta Payment Systems, a division of MetaBank, is established in Sioux Falls, SD
2005 Meta Payment Systems is recognized as one of the premier financial institutions in the prepaid arena
2006 Meta Payment Systems completes two patent applications for software developed to support partner programs
At the end of the year, 500 banks representing 3,600 branch locations nationwide are selling gift cards through agreements with Meta Payment Systems
2007 At fiscal year-end, Meta Payment Systems supports partners by implementing more than 1,110 prepaid programs and issuing 35.7 million cards, up 94 percent and 49 percent, respectively, from 2006
2008 Meta Payment Systems delivers resoundingly on a primary initiative, which increases revenue 76 percent and adds 124 percent to non-interest income
2009 Meta Payment Systems achieves record growth, increasing fiscal-year revenue by 83 percent from 2008 to $86.8 million for 2009
Meta Payment Systems reaches billionth ACH transaction
Meta president Brad Hanson receives the Paybefore Industry Achievement Award
2010 Meta Payment Systems reaches 2 billionth ACH transaction
Meta Payment Systems increases fiscal-year revenue 23 percent from 2009 levels to $106.469 million for 2010
2011 The tough regulatory environment continues – despite discontinuance of our iAdvance and tax lending products, Meta's organic growth is on track to achieve our second-highest operating profit in our company's history
2012 Meta Payment Systems reaches 5 billionth ACH transaction
2013 Meta Payment Systems issues 400 millionth prepaid card