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November 3, 2025
On the wires
ACI Worldwide Acquires European Fintech Payment Components to Augment ACI Connetic
Business Wire
"ACI Worldwide announced that it has acquired Payment Components, a provider of AI-powered financial messaging and Open Banking solutions. ACI will integrate Payment Components technology into ACI Connetic, accelerating the roadmap of the industry's only cloud-native unified payments platform that seamlessly integrates account-to-account (A2A) payments, card processing, and AI-powered fraud prevention within a single, modular cloud-native architecture."
October 16, 2025
On the web
ACI Worldwide and BitPay Partner to Power Crypto and Stablecoin Payments for Global Merchants and Payment Service Providers
ACI Worldwide
"ACI Worldwide announced a strategic partnership with BitPay, the world’s leading cryptocurrency payments processor, to further expand its digital assets solutions for merchants and payment service providers (PSPs) through ACI's Payments Orchestration Platform. This partnership strengthens ACI’s commitment to digital currency innovation by expanding the platform’s established capabilities for merchants and PSPs."
August 26, 2025
On the web
How ACI Worldwide Plans to Take APP Scams Head-On - Part 1
Bank Info Security
"Real-time payments, or RTPs, and other forms of cashless transactions enable instant money transfers, offering convenience for both individuals and businesses. Cross-border RTPs alone now shift billions of dollars in remittance fees instantly. But fraudsters are exploiting the speed of these transactions, tricking millions of victims into parting with their savings through authorized push payment, or APP, scams. One way to contain this fraud is by embedding network intelligence into the messages associated with RTPs."
August 12, 2025
On the web
One-Third of Consumers Make Urgent or Same-Day Bill Payments, Finds ACI Worldwide Speedpay Pulse Report
ACI
"The need for faster payments is surging, with three out of ten consumers now making urgent or same-day bill payments—84% of whom are Gen Z and Millennials, according to the 2025 ACI Speedpay Pulse Report, published by ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology. Out of the 25% consumers who would consider paying for faster payment processing, 79% are Gen Z and Millennials. Younger consumers are setting a new standard for bill pay, shaped by a culture of on-demand services and instant access."
May 27, 2025
On the web
ACI Worldwide Redefines Payments with ACI Connetic
ACI Worldwide
"ACI Worldwide has announced the integration of the major UK, EU and global networks’ payment capabilities into ACI Connetic, ACI’s transformative, cloud-native payments hub. These include Swift cross-border payments, RTGS payments including Target2, SEPA Instant RT1 and TIPS payments, with the addition of more capabilities planned."
April 8, 2025
On the web
ACI Worldwide and NationsBenefits Partner to Expand Health and Retail Benefits for Millions of Consumers
ACI Worldwide
"ACI Worldwide announced a partnership with NationsBenefits, the leading healthcare fintech, supplemental benefits and outcomes platform, to enhance retailer connectivity, expand payment options, and improve security and compliance for merchants accepting NationsBenefits' Benefits Mastercard® Prepaid Flex Card."
March 18, 2025
On the web
ACI Worldwide and Ingo Payments to Power Faster, Flexible Digital Disbursements
ACI Worldwide
"ACI Worldwide announced a partnership to provide a flexible, fast and secure digital disbursements solution: ACI Speedpay Digital Disbursements. This new solution is a value-added feature as part of the ACI Speedpay platform to help businesses scale their disbursement operations efficiently to meet customer expectations and evolving regulatory standards."
March 11, 2025
On the web
ACI: Scamscope Fraud Report
ACI Worldwide
"Authorized push payment (APP) fraud increasingly exploits emotional vulnerabilities, eroding the trust between consumers and banks. Scammers use advanced technologies like AI to enhance their tactics, particularly in real-time payment systems."
February 6, 2025
On the web
ACI Worldwide Extends Fintech Partnership Ecosystem to Fight APP Fraud in Europe and the UK
Business Wire
"ACI Worldwide has announced the extension of its fintech partnership ecosystem through an alliance with Banfico, a leading fintech specializing in regulatory technology, global account verification and Open Banking solutions."
January 14, 2025
On the web
Unmasking Vulnerabilities: Tackling APP Scams in India’s Rapidly Evolving Digital Payment Landscape
CXOToday
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November 20, 2024
On the wires
ACI Worldwide Scamscope Projects APP Scam Losses to Hit $7.6 Billion by 2028
Business Wire
"Authorized push payment (APP) scam losses are on the rise, expected to climb to $7.6 billion by 2028 across six leading real-time payment markets (U.S., U.K., India, Brazil, Australia and UAE), according to the latest Scamscope report from ACI Worldwide in partnership with GlobalData."
October 21, 2024
On the web
ACI Worldwide Study Reveals Real-Time Payments to Boost Global GDP by $285.8 Billion, Create 167 Million New Bank Account Holders by 2028
Business Wire
"Real-time payments are forecast to generate $285.8 billion of additional global GDP growth and create more than 167 million new bank account holders by 2028, according to a new report published by ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, in collaboration with The Centre for Economics and Business Research."
October 8, 2024
On the wires
Global Holiday Season Spending Expected to Grow by 16% in 2024, BNPL Surges While Synthetic Identity Fraud Emerges as Top Threat
Business Wire
"Global holiday spending is expected to rise 16% in value from October through December 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to analysis by ACI Worldwide. ACI's annual Unwrapping Checkout Trends report provides merchants and acquirers with essential insights on payment trends, spending and fraud predictions, and actionable ways to maximize secure and authentic conversions."
August 28, 2024
On the web
Nearly One in Five Consumers Struck by Online Identity Fraud, According to ACI Worldwide Speedpay Pulse Report
ACI Worldwide
"Digital payment preferences are surging, according to the 2024 ACI Speedpay Pulse Report, published by ACI Worldwide. More than three-quarters of Americans now prefer to pay their bills digitally, especially Gen Z and Millennials, who show a significant inclination toward mobile payments."
August 20, 2024
On the web
Datos Names ACI Worldwide Best in Class in Payments Orchestration
ACI Worldwide
"ACI Worldwide was ranked “Best in Class” for Merchant Payments Orchestration in a new Datos Insights report. The report used four categories to analyze payments vendors: provider stability, client strength, client service and product features."
August 2, 2024
On the web
Interswitch and ACI Worldwide Deepen Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Africa’s Payments Landscape
Payments Afrika
"This new phase of the partnership elevates Interswitch’s relationship with ACI from reseller to strategic partner, granting Interswitch the right to sell ACI’s innovative payment solutions across 32 African countries."
July 24, 2024
On the web
ACI Worldwide Extends Strategic Partnership with Worldpay
ACI Worldwide
"ACI Worldwide and Worldpay announced an extension of their longstanding partnership."
June 25, 2024
On the web
ACI Worldwide and RS2 Launch One-Stop Solution for Acquirers and Issuers in Brazil
ACI Worldwide
"ACI Worldwide and RS2 have joined forces to offer a one-stop solution for acquirers and issuers in Brazil. The new offering combines the best of ACI’s and RS2’s acquiring and issuing capabilities, supporting financial institutions, integrated software vendors, payment facilitators, independent sales organizations and payment processors on their digital transformation and modernization journey."
June 18, 2024
On the wires
ACI Worldwide and STET: European Instant Cross-Border Transactions Reach New Record High
Business Wire
"Instant cross-border payments processed by STET, one of the leading European clearing and settlement systems and ACI Worldwide reached a new record high. STET processed more than 50 million cross-border real-time transactions over the last 12 months, a number that is expected to increase by more than 50% in 2024."
June 13, 2024
On the web
Interswitch, ACI Foster Partnerships, Innovation to Transform Digital Payment
Business Post Nigeria
"Africa’s integrated payments and digital commerce company, Interswitch in partnership with ACI Worldwide have fostered their partnership to further develop the African payment ecosystem."
April 30, 2024
On the wires
Global Real-Time Payments Growth “Sustainable” As New Use Cases Push Transactions to Record Highs – ACI Worldwide Report
Business Wire
"Global real-time payments growth has reached sustainable levels with 266.2 billion real-time payments transactions recorded in 2023—a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 42.2%—according to the 2024 Prime Time for Real-Time report, published by ACI Worldwide , in partnership with GlobalData."
April 1, 2024
On the wires
ACI Worldwide and Arab Financial Services To Drive Payments Modernization for Banks and Merchants in the Middle East
Business Wire
"AFS, the leading digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler in the Middle East and Africa, will utilize ACI Enterprise Payments Platform and ACI Payments Orchestration Platform to drive digital payments modernization in the region"
February 13, 2024
On the wires
ACI Worldwide and RYVYL EU Power Merchant Payments in Central Eastern Europe
Business Wire
"ACI Worldwide announced a collaboration with RYVYL EU, a leading payments service provider (PSP) and acquirer in Central Eastern Europe (CEE), to help merchants across the region increase revenues through higher transaction conversion rates."
December 18, 2023
On the wires
The Central Bank of Colombia and ACI Worldwide Partner to Power Real-Time Payments in Colombia
Business Wire
"The Central Bank of Colombia, Banco de la República, announced it is partnering with ACI Worldwide, the global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, to build a new domestic real-time payments ecosystem as part of a nationwide banking transformation project."
November 30, 2023
On the web
ACI Worldwide and Mexipay to Empower Payment Innovation in México
Business Wire
"ACI Worldwide announced a partnership with financial technology company Mexipay to boost payment innovation in México."
November 28, 2023
On the wires
ACI Worldwide and Mexipay to Empower Payment Innovation in México
Business Wire
"ACI Worldwide, a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, today announced a partnership with financial technology company Mexipay to boost payment innovation in México"
November 8, 2023
On the wires
Interswitch and ACI Worldwide Consolidate Strategic Partnership to Drive Payments Modernization across Sub-Saharan Africa
Business Wire
"Interswitch, Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, will support the rollout of ACI’s revolutionary Enterprise Payments Platform in key African Markets"
October 24, 2023
On the wires
Global eCommerce Transactions Expected To Surge by 14% During 2023 Holiday Season, Friendly Fraud Looms as the Biggest Spoiler
Business Wire
Global eCommerce transactions are expected to rise 14% from October through December 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to data analysis from millions of eCommerce transactions conducted by ACI Worldwide. Fraud attempts are predicted to grow to 3% of all transactions, with friendly fraud posing the most substantial threat, accounting for 20% of all fraud risks.
September 13, 2023
On the wires
ACI Worldwide Unveils End-to-End Digital Central Infrastructure Solution
Businesswire
"ACI Worldwide, a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, today announced the launch of digital central infrastructure, a single ISO 20022 native solution that bundles digital overlay services with ACI Central Infrastructure."
September 6, 2023
On the web
ACI Worldwide Survey Reveals Bill Payment Anxiety Driving Interest in Real-Time Payments
ACI Worldwide
"According to the 2023 ACI Speedpay Pulse report, published by ACI Worldwide, 35% of consumers express readiness to switch their bill payment method to achieve faster processing. This shift in consumer behavior can be attributed to the fear of being penalized for late payments among the growing number of people making urgent or same-day bill payments."
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