RiverBank and Green Check Launch Strategic Cannabis Banking Partnership Through DCI's Direct-to-Bank Integration

HUTCHINSON, Kan., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DCI, the privately-owned developer of core processing, digital banking, and Fintech processing solutions, is proud to back the strategic partnership between RiverBank, a Washington-based community bank, and Green Check (GC), the leading Fintech connector powering commerce in high-risk industries. Through a direct-to-bank integration with DCI's iCore360 banking system, the collaboration marks a major milestone for community banks navigating the evolving intersection of Fintech, compliance, and high-growth verticals.

In this new partnership, Green Check will manage the digital front-end and customer onboarding and DCI's iCore360 will enable direct core booking into RiverBank's systems. This streamlined approach ensures the transparency and compliance that regulators require, while also simplifying money movement and account management for cannabis-related businesses (CRBs).  The partnership enables money movement with real banking tools, ACH, wire transfer capabilities, and the first true cannabis debit cards — opening the door for more service providers to work with the cannabis industry efficiently and compliantly.

DCI and RiverBank took a thoughtful approach to finding the right partner in Green Check: developing a written strategy, presenting it to the board and regulators, and even establishing a Fintech committee to guide decisions like business vs. retail sponsorship. Most importantly, they clearly defined what kind of partner they wanted to be—and what that meant for the kind of partner they were seeking.

"Our interest in Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) began in 2022, but we weren't focused on speed to market; we wanted to build something sustainable," said Chris Davis, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at RiverBank. "DCI's direct-to-bank approach gave us the control and compliance we needed to do it right, which made our partnership with Green Check, the leader in the cannabis banking space, possible. Now, we are able to further diversify our revenue streams while supporting our local economy and businesses at the same time."

With a foundation rooted in compliance and ongoing guidance from Washington regulators, Green Check stood out as the right partner for RiverBank to enter the underserved but heavily regulated market of cannabis banking.

"RiverBank's compliance-first mindset and agility for growth, paired with our platform's ability to seamlessly integrate with any core banking system, made this an ideal partnership for us," said Stacy Litke, Vice President of Financial Services at Green Check. "We're proud to continue expanding access to essential financial services to CRBs operating in underserved markets, while actively driving the more than 14,000 cannabis businesses we work with to our growing network of trusted financial institution partners nationwide."

This partnership isn't just a win for RiverBank and Green Check. It's a blueprint for the future of Fintech and sponsor banking: built into the core, with compliance at the center, and purpose guiding every decision.

"DCI's direct-to-bank approach to BaaS is what sets us apart in this industry," explains Joe Warner, Fintech Sales Manager at DCI. "Our infrastructure supports our dedication to doing things the right way for bankers. At the peak of change and uncertainty in Fintech, it wasn't time to shy away, it was time to buckle down. Doing so is why we're able to celebrate the success of these partnerships today."

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About DCI
DCI is the developer of the award-winning iCore360® core banking software, plus iCoreGO® digital banking and fintech processing solutions for community financial institutions nationwide. We're privately owned by our community bank clients, with several serving as board members and user group leaders. DCI offers private ATM network/card management, FrontLine teller software, custom data analytics, risk/vendor management, and more. And, by providing digital and Fintech deliverables that integrate with any system – even those of our competitors – we offer unique partnerships to both existing and prospective customers. For additional information about DCI, visit www.datacenterinc.com or contact [email protected].

About RiverBank

Founded in 2006, Spokane-based RiverBank is redefining Community Banking with a one-location model that prioritizes high-touch relationships and personalized business banking. From its headquarters in the heart of Spokane's University District, RiverBank delivers a private banking experience and offers Concierge mobile branch services throughout Spokane County, all backed by modern digital solutions.  Like the powerful river that runs through their city, RiverBank is making connections and gaining momentum as a sponsor bank serving the Fintech sectors. RiverBank is committed to building bold, value-aligned partnerships, and living its mission to Be Uniquely Better. To learn more about RiverBank, visit www.riverbankonline.com.

About Green Check

Green Check (GC) is modernizing the way cannabis businesses and financial institutions work together. Founded in 2017 by a team of technology, banking, and regulatory experts, GC provides industry-leading technology, advisory services and data-driven insights to more than 170 financial institutions and nearly 14,000 cannabis-related businesses. Green Check was included on the Forbes Cannabis 42.0 list for three consecutive years, recognized by CNBC as one of the World's Top FinTech Companies, and named one of 50 game-changers in the cannabis industry in the 4th annual The Cannabis 50. It has been repeatedly recognized as Top Compliance Company and Top Compliance Leader at the PBC Awards, the premier cannabis industry honors. In addition, it has been recognized as the Top Financial Technology by the Green Market Report and was also named as one of the top Best Places to Work in Fintech for four consecutive years by American Banker. To learn more about Green Check, visit greencheckverified.com and follow GC on LinkedIn.

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