North, a U.S.-based leader in fintech and payment solutions, is ranked number 4 on The Financial Technology Report's list of "Top 25 Payments Companies of 2025." The publication also named North's Chief Financial Officer, Kirk Haggarty, to the 11th spot on its list of "Top 25 Payments Executives of 2025."

The top companies include a diverse range of organizations that are "united by their focus on building payment systems that are scalable, secure, and responsive to evolving market and regulatory demands." The publication noted a prominent focus on API/developer capabilities; technology playing a central role in the ways these companies create solutions. It also remarked that the winners share a commitment to financial inclusion and cash flow for consumers. In presenting the list, the Report noted that payments have evolved to "reflect a deepening maturity in the space—where infrastructure is no longer just a technical challenge but a strategic differentiator."

In creating the top executives list, The Financial Technology Report used an evaluation process that took into account the real scope of each awardee's accomplishments, the innovative solutions that their organizations delivered, as well as the ways they moved the payments needle. It noted that all of the honorees "have helped their companies advance payments through product innovation, global expansion, and scaling platforms that serve enterprises, small businesses, and consumers alike."