The payroll and disbursements industry is poised for a significant technological integration, blending established banking infrastructure with emerging blockchain capabilities. Payroll Growth Partners of the Zebec Network and the National Payment Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to create a next-generation platform that offers employers both traditional ACH direct deposit and optional Web3 stablecoin payout rails from a single system.
NatPay and Zebec Network partner to integrate traditional payroll with Web3 payment rails.
The platform will combine NatPay's ACH engine with Zebec's programmable stablecoin infrastructure.
Employers can route payouts via ACH, wire, real-time FedNow, and optional stablecoin payments.
NatPay processes over $170 billion annually for more than 300,000 ACH clients.
The solution leverages ISO 20022 payment messaging for future-proof treasury operations.
The partnership aims to move payroll from batch processing to "always-on" digital experiences.
This partnership unites NatPay's three-decade legacy and massive scale in ACH processing with Zebec Network's blockchain-based, real-time payment technology. The goal is to provide payroll providers and employers with a unified, compliant platform that offers unparalleled choice in disbursement methods. “NatPay brings three decades of experience, national scale, and a proven infrastructure,” said Simon Babakhani, Zebec CEO. “Pairing their infrastructure allows us to offer our clients the best of both worlds.”
The combined solution is built on modern standards, utilizing ISO 20022 payment messaging, NatPay's core ACH engine, and connectivity to the real-time FedNow service. This creates a robust foundation that supports traditional direct deposit, pay cards, and paperless stubs, while also enabling optional future services like stablecoin payroll, earned wage access, and cross-border disbursements via Zebec's Web3 rails.
The collaboration is designed to help the industry evolve from legacy batch processing to dynamic, digital-first operations. “Together, we’re helping payroll providers and employers move from batch processes to always-on, digital-first experiences, without sacrificing security or compliance,” said Jim Hagan, EVP at NatPay. This addresses growing demand for faster, more flexible, and transparent payroll and treasury functions.
The partnership represents a concrete step toward the convergence of traditional finance and decentralized financial technologies, offering businesses a single platform to manage modern payroll needs with optionality for the future of digital assets.
About Payroll Growth Partners
Payroll Growth Partners invests in and operates small- to medium-sized payroll companies, enhancing efficiency, unlocking new revenue, and future-proofing client offerings.
About NatPay (National Payment Corporation)
National Payment Corporation (NatPay) is a top leader in ACH and document distribution solutions, providing direct deposit, pay cards, online pay stubs, tax forms, and e-statement services to clients nationwide.
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