Independent Bankers Association of Texas Selects SHAZAM as Its Newest Endorsed Service Provider

The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) has named SHAZAM^® its newest Endorsed Service Provider. The SHAZAM Payments Network and Peregrine™ processing solutions equip financial institutions with secure, scalable infrastructure while keeping their solutions adaptable to each bank’s unique strategy.

SHAZAM’s member-owned debit network and processing services provide reliable, secure and cost-effective options that help community banks stay competitive in a rapidly changing payments landscape. With four regional offices and clients nationwide, SHAZAM delivers scale and innovation, while remaining personal and community-centric in its approach.

Through active participation in several industry groups and senior leaders serving on national task forces that help shape the future of payments, SHAZAM is a leading voice in this space that prides itself on bringing success to community bankers.

In Texas, SHAZAM is an active participant in the state’s community banking industry. SHAZAM has been an IBAT associate member for more than 25 years and received IBAT’s prestigious Five*Star Award in 2025. The award highlights associate members that consistently deliver excellent service and innovative solutions that help community banks grow, increase profitability and improve efficiency.

“SHAZAM shares IBAT’s deep commitment to the success and independence of community banks. Like IBAT, SHAZAM believes in empowering local financial institutions to compete, innovate and thrive while maintaining their strong community roots,” said IBAT Services President Julie Courtney. “We are proud to align with a long-standing company that continues to reinvest its earnings directly into advancing technology, security, and service for the benefit of our community banks across Texas.”

“SHAZAM is committed to empowering a community bank’s strategic vision by working with bankers to bring it to life,” said SHAZAM President and CEO Paul Waltz. “We’ve intentionally set our focus on providing outstanding customer service and meaningful engagement at the C-suite level. Our strategic approach in providing choice and flexibility to the financial institutions we serve set us apart.”

About SHAZAM
SHAZAM, Inc. is an innovator in debit card transaction processing and a leader in the U.S. payments space. The independent, member-owned organization supports banks, credit unions, fintechs and other businesses by enabling the secure and efficient movement of funds across U.S. payment rail systems. For more than 50 years, SHAZAM has reinvested profits into products and services used daily by its clients. As real-time payments continue to evolve, SHAZAM remains focused on advancing the technology that powers fast, secure money movement. 

About Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Formed in 1974, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas represents Texas community banks. The Austin-based group is the largest state community banking organization in the nation, with membership comprised of more than 2,500 banks and branches in 700 Texas communities. Providing safe and responsible financial services to all Texans, IBAT member bank assets range in size from $28 million to $51 billion with combined assets statewide of nearly $296 billion. IBAT member banks are committed to supporting and investing in their local communities. For more information, visit ibat.org.

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