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Payfinia appoints Nizal Khan to drive real-time payments growth

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 — 18:57:05 (UTC)

Payfinia Expands Leadership Team, Appoints Nizal Khan to Drive Real-Time Payments Growth

~Seasoned industry expert to expand institutional partnerships and strengthen market presence nationwide~

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 13, 2026 — Payfinia, an independent payment services provider, today announced the addition of Nizal Khan as Senior Sales Executive. Khan brings more than 20 years of experience in payments and banking, with a proven track record of building strategic partnerships and driving product integrations that deliver seamless client experiences.

Keith Riddle, SVP of business development for Payfinia, said, “The demand for real-time money movement continues to accelerate, and institutions are looking for partners who can deliver speed, reliability, and future-ready capabilities. Nizal’s industry knowledge, strategic instincts, and relationship-driven approach make him an asset to our team. His leadership will play a pivotal role in helping Payfinia expand its footprint during a transformative period for the payments industry.”

Working closely with financial institutions, partners and industry stakeholders, Khan will spearhead Payfinia’s growth and expansion initiatives. A core component of Khan’s strategy includes building partnerships with complementary providers to expand the company’s reach, strengthen its market presence, and create a more cohesive financial ecosystem for clients. Prior to Payfinia, Khan worked with financial institutions nationwide to implement modern payment solutions, drive operational efficiency, and elevate customer experience.

“The potential for growth at Payfinia is extraordinary,” Khan said. “We’re at a pivotal moment for instant payments, and Payfinia’s modern product suite is exactly what the market is demanding. I am thrilled to join a company that is not only innovating at speed but is also committed to building collaborative, future-focused partnerships across the industry.”

Riddle added, “2025 has been a defining year for real-time payments adoption nationwide. With rapid increases in network transaction limits and heightened demand for instant money movement, we are strategically expanding our team with leaders who are equipped to guide institutions through this evolution. Nizal’s expertise and vision align perfectly with our mission, and we are excited to welcome him to the Payfinia team.”

About Payfinia Inc.

Payfinia Inc. is an independent payments company, providing community financial institutions (CFIs) access to and ownership of their instant payments services. Payfinia’s flagship product offering, the Instant Payments Xchange (IPX), is a secure, scalable and affordable real-time money movement service. Additionally, Payfinia partners with third-party digital providers to integrate instant payments with traditional payment and money movement solutions, extending the technology provider’s capabilities, while also providing member FIs a more robust payments ecosystem. To learn more about Payfinia, visit payfinia.com

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Source: Company press release.

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