CASH 2018 Proxy Statement

META FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 5501 South Broadband Lane Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57108 (605) 782-1767 December 18, 2018 Dear Fellow Stockholders: On behalf of the Board of Directors and management of Meta Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”), I cordially invite you to attend our Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019, at our main office located at 5501 South Broadband Lane, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57108. Details regarding the business to be conducted at the Annual Meeting are described in the “Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials” (the “Notice”) that you received in the mail and in this proxy statement. We have also made available a copy of our Annual Report to Stockholders, which includes our Annual Report on Form 10-K. At the Annual Meeting, we will report on the Company’s operations and outlook for the year ahead. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in person. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, please read the accompanying proxy statement and then vote as promptly as possible. This will save us the additional expense of soliciting proxies and will ensure that your shares are represented at the meeting. You may vote over the Internet, as well as by telephone, or, if you requested to receive printed proxy materials, by marking, signing, dating and returning your proxy card. Please review the instructions on each of your voting options described in this proxy statement, as well as in the Notice you received in the mail. Regardless of the number of shares you own, your vote is very important. Please act today. The Board of Directors and management are committed to the continued success of the Company and the enhancement of your investment. As Chairman of the Board, I want to express my appreciation for your continued confidence and support. Very truly yours, J. Tyler Haahr Chairman of the Board