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Six in Ten UK Consumers Would Stop Using an AI Shopping Agent After One Mistake, ACI Survey FindsJune 29, 2026 1:00 AM
Business Wire Trust remains the critical barrier to adoption of AI-driven shopping tools, as UK consumer survey reveals fears over control, money and accountability New research from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, reveals a significant trust gap between artificial intelligence and human decision-makers, highlighting a key barrier to the widespread adoption of AI shopping agents. A YouGov survey of more than 2,000 UK adults, conducted on behalf of ACI Worldwide, found that just 19% of consumers trust AI assistants to follow rules to set up make every day purchasing decisions, compared with 55% who trust a human expert or adviser. Seven in ten (69%) do not trust AI, even when it follows rules they set, while six in ten (60%) say they would stop using an AI agent after just one mistake. AI shopping agents are tools that can search, compare and, with a consumer’s permission, complete purchases on their behalf. The findings come as merchants, payment providers and technology platforms increasingly move these tools beyond product discovery and closer to checkout and payment. “The findings clearly show that consumers are open to AI helping them shop smarter, but only if they remain firmly in control of both the decision-making and their money,” said Adriana Iordan, head of merchant and payments intelligence at ACI Worldwide. “They’re telling us very clearly that they won’t hand control of their finances to an autonomous agent without safeguards. This isn’t a capability gap; it’s a trust and confidence gap. If the industry wants adoption, it must prioritise control over capability: explicit approvals, hard spending limits, protected payment details and clear accountability when things go wrong.” Key Findings: AI is acceptable as a tool, but not a decision-maker. While consumers show some openness to AI as a support tool, trust collapses when AI is given greater autonomy. This sharp drop-off highlights a clear boundary; consumers are comfortable with AI assisting decisions, but deeply uncomfortable with AI making them. 50% of respondents trust AI to find the best price available, with 43% trusting it to follow spending limits Only 18% trust AI to act in their best financial interest; just 17% trust it to keep personal and payment data secure and only 15% trust AI to handle problems when something goes wrong Financial incentives fail to overcome fear. The research also shows that savings alone are not enough to win consumers over. Resistance is driven less by value and more by perceived risk and loss of control. 44% say they would not trust an AI shopping agent regardless of savings, and one in four say it would need to save them more than 15% before they would trust it Autonomy triggers strongest resistance. Concerns intensify when AI agents act independently or access sensitive financial data; these fears point to a fundamental discomfort with unsupervised, agent-led commerce. Seven in ten (70%) say purchases made without asking would affect their willingness to use an AI shopping agent; 61% say linking it to a bank account, and 54% say tracking everything they browse online would impact their willingness to use an AI agent When things go wrong, consumers don’t hesitate to assign blame. The majority of UK respondents believe responsibility falls squarely on AI providers, a challenge many emerging commerce models have yet to address. 54% say the technology or AI company that built the AI agent should be accountable for refunds Just 9% blame the retailer; only 3% blame banks or card issuers No organisation inherits trust by default. Perhaps most strikingly, 59% of consumers say they would not trust any organisation to manage AI-powered shopping and payments. Even banks and other regulated financial payments providers are chosen by just 20%, while technology companies and retailers trail far behind at 4% each. Note to editors: All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size: 2,080 UK adults (18+). Fieldwork conducted between 19–22 June 2026. The survey was carried out online and weighted to be representative of the UK adult population. About ACI Worldwide ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities. Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026 ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260628382944/en/ Media Contacts Katrin Boettger | Communications and Corporate Affairs Director | katrin.boettger@aciworldwide.com Pierce Rohrmann | Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs | pierce.rohrmann@aciworldwide.com Original: Six in Ten UK Consumers Would Stop Using an AI Shopping Agent After One Mistake, ACI Survey Finds

FIFA World Cup: Fraud Attempts Surged More Than Threefold at Past World Cups, ACI Worldwide FindsJune 18, 2026 1:00 AM
Business Wire ACI data shows elevated fraud risk for fans and ticket sellers as the tournament gets underway As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, new analysis from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, shows that the fraud patterns seen around previous major tournaments are already in play, exposing fans and ticket sellers to heightened risks. Based on 24.5 million transactions across 61 live-event merchants serving global fan audiences, ACI’s data reveals the same warning signs that preceded fraud surges during Copa America 2024 and the 2022 World Cup have re-emerged, with fraud pressure expected to remain high through the opening stages of the tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico. ACI monitors billions of transactions globally across issuers, acquirers and merchants and can identify coordinated fraud activity early, distinguishing genuine fan demand from criminal behavior and identifying warning signals before they become visible to individual merchants or banks. What the data shows during major tournaments Fraud builds before and continues after kick-off: In the build-up to Copa America 2024, card-not-present attempted fraud reached 4% of transaction value, averaging 3.6 times the 2023 baseline. The fraud window opened weeks before the first match and extended well beyond the final whistle. Alternative payment methods (APMs) are significantly safer: APMs recorded a 0.57% attempted fraud rate, compared with 3.97% for traditional cards, a sevenfold difference. APM adoption has climbed from 7% of transactions in 2022 to 24.8% year-to-date in 2026. Fraudsters target high-value purchases: During the pre-tournament build, fraudulent orders averaged $405, 1.5 times the $270 legitimate average, and average transaction value rose 1.2%, suggesting average fraudulent transaction values could again approach $400 during the 2026 World Cup. The pattern raises the risk of false declines for genuine fans buying higher-value tickets. Domestic cards carry higher risk: During the pre-tournament build, domestic cards recorded a 3.2% attempted fraud rate, compared with 1.4% for cross-border cards, reflecting fraudsters’ preference for locally issued credentials. International card traffic is an early warning sign: Cross-border card share rose from an average of 7.53% of total spending to 11.47% in the run-up to the Copa America 2024. In May 2026 it already stood at 10.83%, above the annual average of 7.16%. Fraud is on the rise, and fans are directly in the firing line Cybersecurity firms and law enforcement have warned that fraudsters are using automation and artificial intelligence to scale World Cup-related scams. Silent Push, a U.S.-based threat intelligence firm that tracks online fraud networks, has identified more than 300 pixel-perfect replica ticketing websites. Check Point Research, the research arm of cybersecurity company Check Point Software, recorded 9,741 fraudulent World Cup-related domains registered in April 2026 alone, nearly four times the peak seen around the 2022 tournament. Separately, cybersecurity company Fortinet counted more than 13,000 tournament-themed domains registered between January and May 2026. In a public service announcement issued May 27, 2026, the FBI warned fans to navigate directly to fifa.com rather than clicking on search results or sponsored ads. The agency said reported losses range from hundreds to thousands of dollars per incident, driven by fake ticketing, hospitality and VIP offers. In Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre issued a warning in March 2026 about fraudulent ticket portals and merchandise scams targeting matches hosted in the country. In Mexico, one of the three host nations, the federal consumer protection agency Profeco has launched an anti-fraud campaign and taken legal action against resale platforms. Meanwhile, civic organization Consejo Ciudadano para la Seguridad y Justicia estimates ticket scam losses of roughly 1,000 to 100,000 pesos (about $55 to $5,500) per victim. A 2025 Mastercard study found that nearly 80% of Mexican consumers experienced scam attempts in the prior year. “The clearest warning sign isn’t match day itself. It’s the days and weeks before kick-off, when attempted fraud rises, cross-border card activity increases and fans start hunting for tickets, often under pressure,” said Jackie Barwell, director of fraud product management at ACI Worldwide. “Because we see these patterns across our global network, we can tell the difference between genuine fan demand, risky behavior driven by urgency, and outright fraud, helping merchants approve legitimate purchases while reducing the impact of scams as the tournament unfolds.” What fans can do to stay safe Stick to official sources: Buy tickets only from official sellers or authorized resale platforms. If it’s not listed on a trusted site, think twice. Go direct: Type known web addresses into your browser yourself, avoid clicking on ads, sponsored links or social media posts. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is: Be cautious of prices below face value or claims of “guaranteed” access to sold-out matches. Choose safer ways to pay: Use payment methods that offer dispute or chargeback protection, especially for high-value purchases. Be wary of unsolicited offers: Treat unexpected emails, messages or calls offering tickets, hospitality or VIP packages with caution, especially if they pressure you to act fast. About ACI Worldwide ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities. 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Katrin Boettger | Communications and Corporate Affairs Director | katrin.boettger@aciworldwide.com Pierce Rohrmann | Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs | pierce.rohrmann@aciworldwide.com Original: FIFA World Cup: Fraud Attempts Surged More Than Threefold at Past World Cups, ACI Worldwide Finds

ACI Worldwide Powers Rabobank’s Wero Instant Payments, Advancing Europe’s Real-Time Payments TransformationJune 16, 2026 1:00 AM
Business Wire Shift marks a critical step in one of Europe’s largest payment transformations, turning a national payment system into a pan-European, real-time digital solution ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced that Rabobank, a leading Dutch bank and one of Europe’s largest financial institutions, is advancing the migration of the Netherlands’ most widely used payment method, iDEAL, to Wero. Wero is the European Payments Initiative (EPI)-backed digital payment solution enabling real-time account-to-account payments across participating European banks. Rabobank’s Wero payments are processed and powered by ACI’s Real-Time Payments Processing technology, delivering the scale, resilience and interoperability required for pan-European instant payments. The ACI platform provides the high availability needed for this transformational project. By orchestrating payment flows, liquidity management and real-time clearing across SEPA Instant rails, ACI is helping Rabobank seamlessly transition iDEAL into a true real-time environment while ensuring consistent performance, security and regulatory compliance as volumes accelerate. iDEAL is the backbone of Dutch digital commerce, used for more than 70% of online transactions and billions of payments each year. While it provides consumers and merchants with instant confirmation at checkout, the underlying payments have traditionally been processed on standard SEPA Credit Transfer (SCT) rails. Rabobank is now changing that, moving iDEAL volumes onto SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) infrastructure powered by ACI, enabling true real-time, 24/7 clearing and settlement. As one of the founding banks behind iDEAL, Rabobank plays a central role in scaling this transition, effectively moving a large share of everyday payments in the Netherlands onto instant payment rails. The migration is expected to complete by the end of 2027. Rabobank, alongside other EPI shareholders, committed to the transition as part of the European Payments Initiative (EPI), which aims to unify fragmented national payment schemes into a single European solution and reduce reliance on global card networks. This shift marks a critical step in one of Europe’s largest payment transformations, turning a national payment system into a pan-European, real-time digital solution. Through Wero, consumers and businesses will be able to make instant account-to-account payments not only online, but also in-store and between individuals, across borders. In parallel, Rabobank is extending instant payments capabilities beyond checkout by routing Request to Pay messaging through Wero. This enables a broader set of instant payment use cases, from bill payments to subscriptions and merchant-initiated transactions, where speed, certainty, and immediate fund availability are critical. “Wero represents the next evolution of how people pay in Europe, bringing together the trust and ubiquity of iDEAL with instant, pan-European capabilities,” said Patrick Kipping, area lead, payments transaction processing, Rabobank. “Migrating iDEAL at this scale is a significant operational step, and an important milestone in delivering instant, seamless payments for our customers.” The transition comes as Europe enters a new phase of real-time payments adoption. With the Instant Payment Regulation (IPR) now in force, banks are turning their focus to scaling performance, resilience and instant payments processing at national volumes. “Rabobank is moving one of Europe’s most successful national payment systems into a true instant payments environment, at scale,” said Craig Ramsey, global head of account-to-account Payments, ACI Worldwide. “This is exactly what the shift to instant payments is about: not just faster payments but transforming how entire economies move money. ACI’s platform is designed to manage that level of volume, resilience, and complexity.” The Netherlands is the first major market to transition their successful, local iDEAL payments solution to Wero, positioning it at the forefront of Europe’s shift toward instant, account-to-account payments. The speed and stability of this migration will help set the benchmark for Wero’s broader rollout across Europe through 2027. About ACI Worldwide ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities. © Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026 ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay, and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries, or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260615009553/en/ Media
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ACI Worldwide and EPI to Power Instant Payments in EuropeJune 15, 2026 1:00 AM
Business Wire Strategic collaboration enables merchants and financial intermediaries across Europe to offer Wero as a new payment method to consumers and businesses. ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, has joined the European Payments Initiative (EPI) as a principal member and will integrate EPI’s Wero wallet solution onto ACI’s best-in-class Payments Orchestration Platform. Through this strategic collaboration, merchants and financial intermediaries across Europe will be able to offer Wero as a new payment method to consumers and businesses. Wero is a pan-European digital wallet solution that runs on SEPA instant payment rails. It aims to unify and streamline payments across Europe, offering peer-to-peer transfers, e-commerce and point-of-sale purchases, alongside other added-value services. Launched in 2024 by EPI, founded by a consortium of 16 European banks and financial services companies, Wero currently offers instant account-to-account payments to consumers in Belgium, France and Germany. EPI plans to expand the service across Europe to include Luxembourg and the Netherlands in the coming months and continues to explore opportunities in other countries. Since the fall of 2025, consumers in Germany and now Belgium are able to pay online with their Wero digital wallet, with additional services, including subscriptions, planned to launch in the coming years. French consumers will be benefiting from similar services in fall this year, while in-store payment options are foreseen to be launched in 2027. Wero is expected to drive the consumer adoption of instant payments and an increase in instant payments volumes across Europe. The EU Instant Payments Regulation (IPR) came into effect in January 2025, requiring all banks and payment service providers (PSPs) in the Eurozone to be able to receive and send instant payments to customers. In addition to the integration of Wero onto ACI’s Payments Orchestration Platform, ACI powers instant payments rails across Europe, offering banks and PSPs direct instant payment connectivity and payments orchestration. According to ACI’s most recent Prime Time for Real-Time report, instant payment transactions in Europe are expected to increase from 17.2 billion in 2023 to 38.6 billion in 2028 and are forecast to account for 13% of all electronic payments in Europe by 2028, up from 8% in 2023. “We are excited to announce our strategic partnership with EPI to make Wero a success across Europe,” commented Nick Craig, head of Europe, ACI Worldwide. “This collaboration leverages ACI's advanced instant payment processing capabilities to address the fragmentation of payment methods in Europe, providing a unified solution which enables a seamless, secure and efficient payment experience for consumers and merchants. Wero will be an important addition to ACI’s best-in-class Payments Orchestration Platform, which has the industry’s widest reach of acquirers and APMs.” “Seeing ACI joining EPI members’ ranks is a new step towards massive availability of Wero across our core markets and beyond. Through the integration onto ACI’s platform, all their merchants and their customers will be able to integrate Wero as a new payment solution, empowering their business and Europe’s resilience at large. Together, we are helping accelerate the development of a more connected, innovative and resilient European payments ecosystem,” said Martina Weimert, CEO of EPI. ACI currently powers 26 domestic and pan-regional instant payment schemes across six continents, including 11 central infrastructures, providing solutions to central banks, participant banks, fintechs and other PSPs. Globally, ACI covers approximately one-third of the countries that offer instant payment services, reaching about 3 billion people served by various organizations, including central governments, payment networks, banks, financial institutions and fintech companies. About ACI Worldwide ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities. About EPI EPI (or European Payments Initiative) is supported by 16 European banks and payment service providers. Beyond the shareholders, over 50 institutions in Europe are now members of EPI. They have joined forces with a common goal: to offer a unified mobile payment service, to all European companies and citizens, Wero. EPI intends to enable European consumers and merchants to carry out all types of retail transactions simply, via a resolutely sovereign digital wallet. Find out more at epicompany.eu and follow us on LinkedIn. About Wero Based on instant account-to-account (A2A) payments, Wero further streamlines payments in Europe by eliminating intermediaries in the payment chain and the associated additional costs. Wero already supports payments between individuals and will shortly unveil payments to professionals (P2Pro). Wero has been live for P2P payments in Belgium, France, and Germany since 2024, currently serving 55 million users. For retail payments, Wero has been live in Germany since the end of 2025 with progressive roll-out in France and Belgium throughout 2026. Major migrations of at least 15 million consumers are also planned for Payconiq in Luxembourg (by 2026) and iDEAL in the Netherlands (by 2027). Find out more at wero-wallet.eu and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay, and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries, or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. © Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026 View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260614185807/en/ Media
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ACI Worldwide Powers Next-Generation PSP Expansion in Africa with Kwik Payments Go-LiveJune 11, 2026 2:00 AM
Business Wire Kwik Payments utilizes ACI’s Payments Orchestration Platform to help merchants reduce checkout friction and drive conversion uplifts of more than 20% ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced that Kwik Payments, a South Africa-based payments service provider (PSP), has successfully gone live on the ACI Payments Orchestration Platform, to power the next phase of digital commerce growth across South Africa and the wider African market. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260610062114/en/ The partnership represents a pivotal milestone in ACI’s expansion across Africa, reinforcing its growing footprint supported by an expanding network of merchants, PSPs, and merchant acquirers. Anchored by a strong local presence, ACI’s payment orchestration platform streamlines payment processing by seamlessly connecting POS, ATM, and e-commerce channels with leading global card networks, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. “Our ambition is to help shape the future of digital commerce in Africa by giving merchants access to reliable, high-performance and globally competitive payment capabilities,” said Eddy Marais, CEO of Kwik Payments. “Partnering with ACI provides us with a proven orchestration foundation that supports our growth strategy, enabling us to scale from South Africa into broader African markets while delivering world-class eCommerce experiences.” By implementing ACI Payments Orchestration Platform, Kwik Payments empowers merchants to seamlessly manage and optimize payments across online, mobile and recurring channels, while intelligently routing transactions across multiple acquirers, payment methods and geographies. Unlike traditional multi-provider implementations that can take months to deploy, merchants can now go live within one to two weeks, accelerating speed to market and reducing operational complexity. The platform’s AI-powered fraud detection evaluates more than 1,000 data points per transaction in real time, strengthening security without compromising customer experiences. Its AI-enabled reporting and reconciliation capabilities reduce manual reconciliation effort by up to 80% while increasing accuracy and efficiency. The seamless and unified payment flows also help address one of the industry’s biggest revenue challenges, with overly complex checkouts contributing to cart abandonment rates of up to 70%. “Africa is one of the fastest-growing digital commerce regions in the world, and South Africa plays a critical role as a gateway for innovation and scale,” said Matt Rubin, Head of Merchant, Middle East & Africa, ACI Worldwide. “With ACI’s Payments Orchestration Platform, Kwik Payments provides the flexibility and intelligence needed to help African merchants compete on a global stage, while navigating local payment preferences, complexity and growth demands.” As one of Africa’s leading digital payments innovation hubs, South Africa continues to see strong demand from merchants for modern, scalable infrastructure that can support diverse payment methods, improve authorization rates and streamline operations. Payment orchestration is becoming a critical enabler, helping merchants to optimize performance and increase customer engagement, while embracing emerging payment methods such as mobile wallets, A2A payments, and digital currencies. The collaboration between ACI Worldwide and Kwik Payments underscores a shared commitment to advancing Africa’s digital economy through enterprise-grade, future-ready payments infrastructure that supports African merchants as they scale regionally and globally with greater agility, resilience, and efficiency. About ACI Worldwide ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers, and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities. © Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026 ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. About Kwik Payments Kwik Payments is a South Africa based payments service provider delivering modern, scalable payment solutions designed for eCommerce growth. Focused on performance, reliability and regional expansion, Kwik Payments aims to provide world class payment orchestration services that empower merchants across South Africa and the broader African marketplace. 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Europe’s Payments Leaders Gather in London as Control, Fraud and AI Reshape the IndustryJune 10, 2026 2:00 AM
Business Wire Executives from ACI Worldwide, Mastercard, Santander, Amazon, NVIDIA and PayPal to debate the future of money at Payments Unleashed EMEA As Europe’s payments industry enters a decisive phase marked by sovereignty pressures, new regulatory requirements and the rise of AI-driven commerce, the industry’s most influential players will convene in London later this month to debate who controls the rails, bears the risk and shapes the future. ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced Payments Unleashed EMEA, a two-day, invitation-only gathering of senior payments leaders taking place 29-30 June 2026. The event brings together executives from ACI Worldwide, Mastercard, Santander, Amazon, NVIDIA, PayPal, Rabobank and Nationwide, alongside regulators, analysts and fintech leaders, with a keynote from renowned fintech author Dr. Leda Glyptis. Across Europe, policymakers are pushing to reduce dependence on non-European payment infrastructure through initiatives such as the digital Euro and Wero, while new reimbursement rules are shifting fraud losses decisively onto banks. At the same time, AI agents are beginning to move from recommending purchases to executing them, raising unresolved questions around authentication, liability and who owns the customer relationship when software becomes the buyer. Against that backdrop, Payments Unleashed EMEA will focus on four questions now shaping board-level decisions across the industry: Who controls the rails in a world of sovereignty mandates and global scale? Who pays for fraud as real-time payments and reimbursement rules collide? Can cards survive the rise of pay-by-bank and instant account-to-account payments? What happens when AI starts buying things? The mainstage session opens with Dr. Leda Glyptis, author of Bankers Like Us and Beyond Resilience, whose work has become essential reading for leaders navigating payments modernisation. “Payments is no longer about keeping systems running; it’s about deciding who controls value, risk and trust in a real-time world. Those choices are being made now, and they will define the industry for the next decade,” Glyptis said. The mainstage sessions focus on three make-or-break questions for payments leaders: where to place bets as instant payments and fraud costs accelerate; whether Europe can reclaim payments sovereignty without breaking scale; and how AI is crossing from optimisation into execution as agentic systems begin to transact. Together, the sessions frame the decisions now redefining control, risk and value across the payments ecosystem. “The biggest questions in payments are no longer technical, they’re strategic,” said Thomas Warsop, president and CEO of ACI Worldwide. “Who owns the rails? How do we manage fraud in a real-time world? And what happens when AI becomes an active participant in commerce? These are no longer abstract debates; they are live decisions that will determine who leads and who follows. Payments Unleashed is where those decisions get tested.” Confirmed speakers include Paul Horlock, chief payments officer at Santander, Otto Benz, director of customer technology and payments at Nationwide, Philip Bruno, chief strategy and growth officer, ACI Worldwide and senior leaders from Mastercard, Discover, Checkout.com, NVIDIA, PayPal, Nium, Fnality, Solaris and Rabobank, alongside analysts from Celent. Payments Unleashed EMEA opens with a welcome reception on the evening of 29 June at 12th Knot rooftop bar at Sea Containers London, followed by a full day of keynotes, panels and executive roundtables on 30 June at the Hilton London Bankside, with dedicated banking and merchant tracks. With places limited, senior payments leaders may request to attend at: Payments Unleashed EMEA About ACI Worldwide ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities. Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026 ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260609295828/en/ Media Contacts
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UBX Tanzania Deepens Partnership with ACI Worldwide to Power the Next Phase of the Nation’s Digital EconomyMay 21, 2026 1:00 AM
Business Wire The upgraded platform is expected to double monthly payment transaction processing capacity ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced the extension of its long-standing partnership with UBX Tanzania Limited, Tanzania’s leading national payment service provider. The extended partnership marks a significant milestone in a relationship that spans nearly two decades and is focused on strengthening infrastructure resilience, enhancing scalability and enabling innovation to support Tanzania’s rapidly evolving digital economy. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260521483147/en/From left to right: Seronga Wangwe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, UBX Tanzania Limited; Firehiwot Ayele, Sr. Account Executive- East Africa, ACI Worldwide UBX currently powers the core payments infrastructure for 18 banks in Tanzania, supporting a nationwide network of over 250 ATMs and processing more than 1.3 million transactions monthly. Through this extended collaboration, UBX is positioned to accelerate the onboarding of new financial institutions and is projected to nearly double its payment-processing capacity over the next five years. Built on an active, high-availability infrastructure across two certified PCI-compliant data centers in Tanzania, the platform strengthens resilience and reduces service disruption and operational risk. “As Tanzania’s payments landscape continues to grow in scale and complexity, we need infrastructure that is not only reliable but also adaptable to future demands,” said Seronga Wangwe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UBX Tanzania Limited. “ACI gives us the confidence to expand our services, support more institutions, and continue delivering secure, high-performance, and always-on payment experiences that underpin economic activity across the country.” Under the extended partnership, UBX can now serve merchants directly, expanding its market reach and service portfolio while streamlining operations and delivering significant savings in cost, time, and effort. The platform also enables UBX to launch new value-added services, such as digital wallets, supporting innovation across Tanzania’s growing fintech ecosystem. Designed to meet global and local regulatory standards, the platform secures transactions and helps UBX navigate evolving regulatory complexity without the burden of infrastructure management. “Our extended partnership with UBX reflects a long-standing relationship grounded in decades of mutual trust, underpinned by ACI’s deep global expertise in the payments industry and a shared commitment to advancing digital payment transformation in Tanzania,” said Nick Craig, General Manager, EMEA at ACI Worldwide. “ACI is proud to support UBX’s vision in the development of an inclusive, sustainable, and innovative payments ecosystem that promotes financial inclusion and drives long-term economic growth.” About ACI Worldwide ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers, and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities. © Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026 ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. About UBX Tanzania Limited UBX, an award-winning leading technology company, is a hybrid IT integrator and a managed services provider. We have been serving the Tanzanian and neighboring countries market since 2000, providing innovative Business & FinTech solutions, cutting-edge IT products, and unmatched managed services. For more information, please visit https://www.ubx.co.tz/ View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260521483147/en/ Media Contacts ACI Worldwide
Pierce Rohrmann I Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs I pierce.rohrmann@aciworldwide.com
Lyn Kwek | Communications and Corporate Affairs Director | lyn.kwek@aciworldwide.com UBX Tanzania
Seronga Wangwe | Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer | seronga.wangwe@ubx.co.tz Original: UBX Tanzania Deepens Partnership with ACI Worldwide to Power the Next Phase of the Nation’s Digital Economy

ACI Worldwide and Security Bank Philippines Set New Benchmark for Enterprise-wide Payments ModernizationMay 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Business Wire Unified, cloud-ready payment platform powers 35% transaction growth, triples processing capacity ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, and Security Bank Corporation (Security Bank), a leading universal bank in the Philippines, today announced that they won the "Best Payment Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific" at The Asian Banker (TAB) Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026. This award recognizes Security Bank and ACI Worldwide’s transformation of payment infrastructure by consolidating fragmented systems into a unified, scalable payments platform that converges low and high-value ISO20022 real-time payment processing and automation across all channels. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260514258391/en/From left to right: Nicole Ranna Feliciano, Product Management and Payments Channel Head, Security Bank Corporation; Ong Chee Cheng, VP, Head of ASEAN, ACI Worldwide; Matthew Grech, VP, Head of Services, Asia Pacific, ACI Worldwide What sets this initiative apart is its enterprise-wide scope and forward-looking architecture. Security Bank and ACI transformed the entire payments orchestration layer across all lines of the bank’s businesses, creating a single platform that supports continuous innovation, regulatory compliance and ecosystem expansion. It integrates transaction processing, monitoring, investigation, and reporting into a single operational environment, reducing manual intervention and improving straight-through processing. At a time when digital commerce is accelerating, and expectations for speed, reliability, and security are rising, the initiative establishes a new standard for how banks can transform payments into a strategic growth engine. “While many payment transformation efforts focus on infrastructure modernization, this initiative delivers clear business value. By simplifying operations, accelerating time to market, and enabling new revenue models, it moves beyond modernization to creating a competitive advantage for the bank,” said Leslie Choo, Senior Vice President, Managing Director – APAC, ACI Worldwide. “In partnership with Security Bank, we transformed the payments backbone, replacing fragmented layers with a unified, intelligent orchestration layer. This goes beyond speed, giving Security Bank the control, agility, and resilience to lead in a digital economy and raise the bar for the region.” The initiative reflects the bank’s proactive approach to addressing long-standing industry-wide challenges of fragmented systems, limited scalability and inconsistent customer experiences. The new platform unifies payment processing across multiple payment rails, enabling standardized workflows, greater automation, and full operational visibility across the payment lifecycle. Built on a modern, microservices-based architecture and deployed in a cloud-native environment, the platform is ISO 20022-native, ensuring interoperability and readiness for evolving regulatory requirements while maintaining compatibility with legacy systems. “This transformation goes to the heart of how we serve our customers and grow as a bank,” said John Cary Ong, Executive Vice President and Wholesale Banking Segment Head from Security Bank Corporation. “Payments are no longer a back-end utility. They are a front-line experience and a competitive differentiator. Together with ACI, we have built a modern payment platform that allows us to move at the speed of our customers, scale with confidence, and innovate without being held back by legacy constraints.” Delivered through a highly collaborative model between Security Bank and ACI, the initiative combined deep domain expertise, agile execution, and strong executive sponsorship. A phased rollout approach enabled rapid time-to-value, with InstaPay going live within 10 months and scaling to more than 10 million transactions per month shortly after. The impact of the initiative has been both immediate and sustained. Transaction volumes across domestic payment rails increased by 35% year-on-year, while the platform tripled transaction processing capacity and achieved 99.99% uptime, demonstrating exceptional scalability and operational resilience. About ACI Worldwide ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers, and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities. © Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026 ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. About Security Bank Corporation Established in 1951, Security Bank is one of the Philippines' leading universal banks, and is publicly listed with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE:SECB) in 1995. The Bank's major businesses cover retail, corporate, commercial, and business banking, offering a wide range of services including financing, leasing, foreign exchange, stock brokerage, investment banking, and asset management. Security Bank differentiates itself from competition as a strong, independent, domestic bank with a global reach. The Bank provides superior customer experience in line with its brand promise of BetterBanking, stemming from an in-depth understanding of customers' needs and providing solutions in a professional, problem-free, personalized and prompt manner. With the Bank's strategic partnership with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the largest financial group in Japan, it is also able to provide customers access to an extensive global network. The Bank has been recognized by international and local organizations for its continuous product innovation, market leadership, and best-in-class management practices. More information is available on www.securitybank.com View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260514258391/en/ Media Contacts
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ACI Worldwide (ACIW) shares jump after earnings beat and higher outlookMay 7, 2026 7:04 AM
IH Market News ACI Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIW) reported first-quarter results that came in ahead of Wall Street expectations and increased its full-year forecast on Thursday.Shares of the payments technology company climbed 5.59% in premarket trading following the release. Revenue and profit exceed analyst estimates ACI posted adjusted earnings of $0.61 per share for the quarter, outperforming the analyst consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.33.Revenue totaled $426 million, above expectations of $410.12 million and representing growth of 8% compared with the same period last year, or 6% on a constant currency basis. Company raises full-year guidance The company increased its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $1.89 billion to $1.92 billion, compared with its previous forecast of $1.88 billion to $1.91 billion. The midpoint of $1.905 billion is slightly above the analyst consensus estimate of $1.89 billion.ACI also lifted its adjusted EBITDA guidance to between $540 million and $555 million, up from the prior range of $530 million to $550 million.“Payments modernization continues to accelerate, and ACI is at the center of it,” said Thomas Warsop, President and CEO. “In the quarter, Real Time Payments and Merchant each grew more than 20%, Biller delivered 10% growth on top of last year’s double-digit performance, and new ARR bookings grew 39% across the company.” Recurring revenue and EBITDA continue to grow Recurring revenue rose 10% year-over-year to $313 million, or 8% in constant currency terms.Adjusted EBITDA reached $105 million, an increase of 12% from the first quarter of 2025, or 8% on a constant currency basis.The company’s Payment Software segment generated revenue of $214 million, up 6% from a year earlier, while the Biller segment delivered $212 million in revenue, marking a 10% increase. Second-quarter outlook and share repurchases For the second quarter of 2026, ACI expects revenue in the range of $420 million to $440 million and adjusted EBITDA between $85 million and $95 million.During the quarter, the company repurchased 1.5 million shares for $65 million and said it remains committed to allocating 50% to 60% of operating cash flow toward share buybacks throughout the year. More about ACI Worldwide ACI Worldwide develops software and payment solutions that help banks, merchants, and billers process digital transactions. The company focuses on real-time payments, electronic billing, fraud prevention, and payment infrastructure modernization, serving financial institutions and businesses across global markets.ACI Worldwide stock price Original: ACI Worldwide (ACIW) shares jump after earnings beat and higher outlook

Peru, Chile and Argentina Enter a New Phase of Growth Driven by Real-Time Payments, ACI Worldwide Report FindsMay 5, 2026 6:00 AM
Business Wire Brazil and Colombia have set regional benchmarks for real-time payments modernization, offering a proven roadmap for Chile, Peru and Argentina ACI Worldwide joins industry, fintech and policy leaders at Chile Fintech Forum in May to advance the real-time payments conversation Peru, Chile and Argentina are entering a decisive stage of their real-time payments modernization journeys, with adoption expected to drive economic growth and financial inclusion across the region, according to the Real-Time Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion report. The study was commissioned by ACI Worldwide, and conducted by the Cebr (Centre for Economics and Business Research), a leading economic think tank.* By 2028, real-time payments are forecast to support billions of dollars in formal gross domestic product (GDP) across these three markets and expand access to financial services for millions of people historically excluded from the financial system, the study finds. Argentina: Real-time payments are projected to facilitate $19.3 billion in additional GDP by 2028. The continued expansion of real-time rails is also expected to enable 1.1 million people to enter the formal financial system. Peru: Real-time payments are forecast to generate $376 million in additional GDP and bring 1.4 million people into the banking system. Chile: Real-time payments are expected to facilitate $740 million in additional formal GDP and expand financial access for more than 83,000 people. Brazil and Colombia: Proven Regional Benchmarks The projected gains across Peru, Chile and Argentina build on a clear regional precedent set by Brazil and Colombia, where real-time payments have already become core economic infrastructure. By 2028, Brazil’s Pix ecosystem is forecast to facilitate $49.9 billion in additional formal GDP, demonstrating the economic power of scale and everyday usage. Colombia has emerged as a regional benchmark for real-time payments following the implementation of Bre-B and its rapid adoption across the financial ecosystem. By 2028, real-time payments are forecast to facilitate $282 million in additional GDP in the country, but their most significant impact will be on inclusion. Colombia is projected to bring 5.1 million people previously excluded from the financial system into banking, the largest expansion of financial inclusion in Latin America. The speed and scale of Bre-B’s rollout demonstrate how interoperable, real-time payment infrastructure can accelerate access to financial services, positioning Colombia as a reference point for markets across the region seeking inclusive payments modernization. “Each market is entering this next phase from a different starting point,” said Mauricio Fernández, real-time payments lead, Latin America, ACI Worldwide. “In Peru, the central bank’s push for real-time payments and interoperability could transform the payments ecosystem and significantly expand financial inclusion. In Chile, the focus is on widening adoption, moving beyond person-to-person payments to merchant payments and everyday transactions. In Argentina, regulatory reforms and the rapid growth of fintechs are driving innovation and competition, helping to broaden access to financial services and support economic growth.” Advancing the Regional Payments Conversation in Chile ACI Worldwide will participate as a sponsor at the Chile Fintech Forum, taking place May 6-7, 2026. One of Latin America’s most influential fintech gatherings, the event brings together banks, fintechs, regulators and technology providers to advance real-time payments across Chile and the region. ACI’s Paola Sanchez will participate as a panelist in the session Multi-Acquiring in Chile: The End of Monopoly and the New Payments Ecosystem on May 7 at 11:45 a.m. Note to Editors:
*The study was conducted in 2024. Forecasts reflect modeled outcomes based on data and assumptions available at the time and should be interpreted as indicative of direction and scale rather than precise point estimates. Methodology:
The findings are based on an independent economic analysis conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) on behalf of ACI Worldwide. The study examined the economic and financial inclusion impacts of real-time payments across 40 countries using a combination of bottom-up and macroeconomic modeling. Cebr estimated efficiency gains for consumers and businesses from faster payment settlement, reduced transaction costs and fewer failed payments. These savings were translated into broader economic impacts using country-specific data on productivity, employment and gross domestic product. Forecasts through 2028 are based on projected adoption of real-time payment systems in each market. Financial inclusion outcomes were derived from an empirical analysis of historical data from 2011 to 2021, identifying the relationship between increased real-time payment usage and growth in formal bank account ownership. All monetary values are presented in constant U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. About ACI Worldwide ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities. Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026 ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260505830292/en/ Media Contacts
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ACI Worldwide and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan Collaborate to Mitigate Global Real-Time Payments FraudApril 24, 2026 6:00 AM
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Integration of Kinexys Liink’s Confirm application into ACI’s fraud and financial crime solution helps strengthen account and payee verification within the payment flow


As real-time payments adoption accelerates worldwide and fraud risks intensify, ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan today announced the integration of Kinexys Liink’s Confirm application into ACI Worldwide’s Fraud and Financial Crime solution. The integration embeds account and payee verification directly into payment workflows, enabling banks to help reduce fraud, protect customers, and aims to support safer, faster payments at scale.


Through this collaboration, financial institutions gain a robust account validation capability, supporting a broad range of payment types and geographies. By unifying account and payee verification within an enterprise fraud platform, banks can apply consistent controls across payment rails, simplify compliance with evolving requirements, and strengthen protection as payment volumes continue to grow.


The announcement comes as real-time payments fraud increases globally, exposing challenges in fraud controls. According to ACI’s Scamscope report, authorized push payment (APP) scams already generate USD 4.4 billion in financial losses worldwide, a figure projected to reach USD 7.6 billion by 2028. Nearly two thirds (63 percent) of those losses today occur on real-time payment rails, a share expected to rise toward 80 percent over the next three years as instant payments continue to grow.


Unlike traditional payments, transactions sent over instant rails are irrevocable. Once funds move, they cannot be recalled, leaving institutions with no recovery window and making post-transaction monitoring insufficient on its own.


Rising Expectations for Verification in Real-Time Payments


As fraud volumes continue to rise, there is a growing call across the industry for stronger account and payee verification for certain payment types. The focus is increasingly on validating payment details upfront, helping institutions to spot fraud before money leaves the account.


At the same time, heightened consumer awareness, higher reimbursement pressures, and increased operational risk are leading banks to embed stronger verification controls directly into the payment flow as a standard feature of modern payments infrastructure.


Turning Verification into a Practical, Scalable Capability


Kinexys Liink is one of the world’s first bank-led peer-to-peer blockchain-based data sharing networks for secure information exchange able to validate account ownership and other data elements in 70+ countries1. Designed to be payment rail-agnostic, it enables institutions to share payee verification requests and responses through one network connection while supporting data control and privacy considerations for participating institutions.


The integration of Kinexys Liink’s Confirm application into ACI’s fraud management platform enables confirmation that an account exists, is open, and matches the intended recipient before a payment is initiated. This allows financial institutions to reduce misdirected payments and scams without adding friction for legitimate customers.


Gloria Wan, General Manager of Kinexys Liink at Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, said, “By integrating Kinexys Liink’s Confirm application directly into ACI’s fraud management platform, we’re making it easier for institutions to meet evolving account validation requirements and help protect their customers from fraud. Together, we’re supporting institutions as they adapt to a rapidly changing landscape and build greater trust in every transaction.”


Unlike approaches that rely on fragmented, channel-specific tools, ACI embeds verification and fraud decisioning across ACH, wire, and instant payments within the transaction workflows of ACI Connetic, ACI’s cloud-native platform, bringing account-to-account (A2A) payments, card payments and AI-driven fraud prevention together within a single, modular, cloud-native architecture.


“Instant payments change the economics and the timing of fraud,” said Marc Trepanier, director of analytics and optimization for fraud and financial crime at ACI Worldwide. “When payments settle in real time, verification must have happened prior to the transaction in real time as well. Embedding payee confirmation into the payment flow gives banks the ability to stop fraud before it happens, while supporting the scale and speed customers expect.”


ACI Worldwide’s Fraud and Financial Crime solution provides cross-channel, real-time intelligence, helping institutions strengthen fraud prevention, simplify operations, and adapt to evolving regulatory and customer expectations.


Note to editors:


ACI Worldwide and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan will share practical perspectives on account validation and fraud risk management during the session, “Improving Fraud Risk Management with Account Validation” at Nacha Smarter Faster Payments on Sunday, April 26 at 3:10 p.m. PT in San Diego. Featuring speakers from ACI Worldwide, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, and Nacha, the session will explore how institutions are translating rising expectations around verification into operational reality, highlighting lessons learned as real-time payments become a central part of the payments landscape.


About ACI Worldwide


ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.


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As Multi-Rail Complexity Grows, ACI Worldwide Delivers One Cloud-Native Platform for Eight U.S. NetworksApril 23, 2026 6:00 AM
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With 58% of instant-payment-enabled banks now running both FedNow and RTP, ACI Connetic targets the operational strain of managing parallel payment rails across separate systems


ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced ACI Connetic for eight major U.S. networks on a single, cloud-native platform. ACI Connetic enables connectivity to Fedwire, CHIPS, Swift, The Clearing House RTP, Zelle and FedNow, with Nacha ACH (FedACH and EPN) connectivity expected for customers next year. It also supports stablecoin and tokenized-deposit capabilities, providing a unified approach across traditional, instant and digital-asset payment rails that helps banks reduce the operational burden of running multiple clearing systems.


The speed and scale of this shift toward multi-rail payments continue to increase. Nearly 1,700 institutions now participate in FedNow. The Clearing House RTP processed $1.3 trillion in payments in 2025, with more than 340,000 businesses and seven million consumers sending a payment each month. The ACH Network handled 35.2 billion payments valued at $93 trillion. At the same time, 58% of instant-payment-enabled banks now run both FedNow and RTP in parallel*, often duplicating compliance controls, fraud monitoring and exception management across multiple platforms.


ACI Connetic eliminates this fragmentation by consolidating multiple clearing connections and payment types onto one resilient, scalable, cloud-native SaaS platform.


“Banks didn’t set out to run eight payment systems in parallel, but that’s the reality today, and it’s driving real operational risk,” said Craig Ramsey, senior vice president and head of account-to-account payments, ACI Worldwide. “Every new rail adds controls, compliance and technical debt.”


Supporting Real-Time Payments Today, Building for What’s Next


The inclusion of FedNow and The Clearing House RTP alongside established high-value and cross-border rails reflects growing demand for platforms capable of supporting instant payments at scale. With many institutions now operating both instant-payment systems in parallel, multi-rail orchestration has become an operational necessity rather than a future scenario.


With Nacha ACH in active development, ACI Connetic will apply the same cloud-native design principles to batch payments, creating a long-term foundation for institutions modernizing across all U.S. clearing types.


“Banks are no longer modernizing one rail at a time; they’re being asked to modernize everything at once,” said Thomas Warsop, president and CEO of ACI Worldwide. “That’s why we built ACI Connetic. It brings instant, high-value and batch payments together on one cloud-native platform, giving institutions a simpler, more resilient foundation to move faster today while confidently preparing for what’s next.”


A Consistent Global Payments Model


The expansion of U.S. clearing connectivity builds on ACI Connetic’s growing global momentum, as financial institutions worldwide adopt a more unified approach to payments modernization. In March 2026, ACI launched ACI Connetic for Cards, extending the platform to card issuing, acquiring and ATM processing, bringing account-to-account (A2A) payments, card payments and AI-driven fraud prevention together within a single, modular, cloud-native architecture.


Across the European Union and the U.K., ACI customers are already using ACI Connetic to consolidate domestic and international payment schemes, simplifying operations while meeting evolving regulatory requirements. Solaris SE, Europe’s leading embedded finance platform, selected ACI Connetic to modernize its instant payments infrastructure, accelerating innovation and supporting scalable growth across highly regulated markets.


Meeting those requirements starts with how fraud detection is designed. ACI Worldwide’s Fraud and Financial Crime solution is built directly into ACI Connetic transaction workflows, providing embedded fraud detection across payment rails rather than requiring separate bolt-on systems. This architecture directly supports compliance with the Nacha fraud monitoring rules that took effect March 20, 2026.


As payments complexity and transaction volumes continue to grow, financial institutions are increasingly turning to cloud-native platform consolidation. Engineered for flexible deployment, including on major cloud infrastructures, on premises, hybrid cloud and multi-cloud, ACI Connetic provides the agility, scale and reliability financial institutions need to modernize with confidence in an instant payments economy.


ACI Worldwide is presenting six sessions across three days at Smarter Faster Payments 2026 in San Diego, April 26-29, with five speakers covering instant payments adoption, fraud risk management, ISO 20022 and infrastructure modernization.


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*Source: U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), 2025 Faster Payments Barometer


About ACI Worldwide


ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.


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ACI Worldwide to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsApril 16, 2026 6:52 AM
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Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET


ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, announced today that it will report its financial results for the first quarter 2026 on May 7, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 AM ET to discuss the results.


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ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers, and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With more than 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.


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Bill Pay Industry Nears Inflection Point as Only 26% of Organizations Trust Legacy Systems to Meet Future Needs, ACI Speedpay Study FindsMarch 12, 2026 6:00 AM
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80% view resilient, modern bill pay solutions vital as regulatory pressures, fraud risk and consumer demands rise.


The bill payments industry is approaching a critical transformation point as organizations prepare to modernize legacy infrastructure to keep pace with rising consumer expectations for speed, flexibility and security, according to The ACI Speedpay 2026 Biller Impact Study by ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology. The study reveals that while 80% of bill pay organizations view bill pay solutions as essential to achieving their business priorities, only 26% believe their current systems are ready for the future, signaling mounting pressure to invest in resilient, modernized, digital-first bill payment platforms.

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According to the study, 76% of billers plan to evaluate new bill pay solutions within the next 12 to 24 months, signaling a wave of modernization as organizations seek to future-proof their payments infrastructure. The survey also found that improved payment resiliency was the #1 motivator for billers to consider switching bill pay solutions over the next 12 to 24 months.


The Biller Impact Study surveyed 712 executives and senior bill pay leaders across consumer finance, utilities, telecommunications, insurance, higher education, and the government sector in North America. The study reveals how resilient platforms, advanced fraud prevention, and expanded payment options can unlock new revenue streams, reduce operational costs, improve customer experience and strengthen customer relationships. Backed by rigorous research and actionable insights, the study serves as a roadmap for bill pay organizations navigating this transformation.


“Our study shows that bill pay has evolved from a back-office function into a strategic growth engine that directly impacts trust, revenue, and customer loyalty,” said Ron Shultz, EVP and General Manager of the ACI Speedpay business. “Resiliency has become the backbone of trust in digital payments. In this next era of bill pay, billers need systems that are always on, silently managing complexity in the background while never missing a payment, even in the face of outages, fraud attempts, or network disruptions.”


Only 42% of billers already offer an urgent or immediate pay option, and among those who don’t, 82% plan to add it soon. This urgency is being driven in part by changing consumer behavior. Younger, digitally native consumers increasingly prioritize speed, convenience, and security with urgent and same-day payments and mobile-first experiences.


The findings also reveal that security emerged as one of the top three defining attributes of an ideal bill payment technology provider. Rising fraud threats are forcing billers to rethink how they protect every transaction without introducing friction. The study underscores the importance of advanced fraud-prevention solutions, such as biometric authentication and real-time transaction verification, to safeguard trust in an increasingly complex payments ecosystem.


“Billers are operating in an increasingly complex environment where payment flexibility, resiliency, and customer trust are closely intertwined,” said David Albertazzi, Executive Advisor, Retail Banking & Payments Practice of Datos Insights. “To stay competitive, billers must move beyond reactive collections toward proactive risk strategies and insight-led engagement that reduces missed payments and strengthens long-term revenue stability.”


Key findings at a glance



80% of bill pay organizations view bill pay solutions as critical to achieving business priorities



26% of bill pay organizations are confident their current systems can meet future needs



76% of bill pay organizations plan to evaluate new solutions within the next 12 to 24 months



Improved payment resiliency was the #1 motivator for billers to consider switching bill pay solutions over the next 12 to 24 months



Top three bill pay priorities: Introduce self-service options, offer alternative payment methods, implement interchange fee optimization strategies



Top three current bill pay channels: Online through the biller website, mail and phone via a customer service representative



Top three key attributes of an ideal bill payment technology provider: Reliability, technical security, and experience



About ACI Worldwide


ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers, and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.


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Original: Bill Pay Industry Nears Inflection Point as Only 26% of Organizations Trust Legacy Systems to Meet Future Needs, ACI Speedpay Study Finds

ACI Worldwide Launches Card Payments on Cloud-Native ACI Connetic, Advancing Unified Payments PlatformMarch 4, 2026 2:00 AM
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Next-generation card modernization suite brings decades of proven processing capabilities into a unified, cloud-native architecture


ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced the launch of ACI Connetic for Cards, a next generation, fully integrated, modernized card payments suite within ACI Connetic, the industry’s first unified cloud-native payments hub, bringing together account-to-account (A2A), card payments and AI-driven fraud prevention on one platform.

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With ACI’s market-leading Acquiring, Issuing and ATM and Self-Service Banking solutions processing more than 300 billion card transactions annually, ACI Connetic for Cards advances this proven capability - unifying ACI’s global strengths and capabilities onto one next-generation, unified, cloud-native platform. The enterprise grade modular suite supports the full transaction lifecycle of every payment - capturing and authenticating data across all channels, intelligently routing transactions to the appropriate hosts or networks, and securely authorizing and clearing to support settlement of payments between institutions. By unifying these mission-critical functions, ACI Connetic for Cards provides the scale, resiliency and advanced functionality needed to modernize card payment processing operations, drive new customer experiences and business growth.


Despite the rise of real-time payments, cards continue to dominate globally. Fueled by contactless adoption, e-commerce growth and B2B digitization, global card transactions totaled 776 billion in 2024 and are projected to reach 1.1 trillion annually in 2029, a 43 percent increase over 2024. *


As global card usage continues to rise, banks are reassessing how well their existing card platforms can support future demand. Having a clear modernization plan, at a pace that makes sense for each institution, is critical. ACI Connetic for Cards provides the modern architecture to support that journey, whenever banks choose to take it.


“When we introduced ACI Connetic, we set a new benchmark for how banks operate in the digital economy,” said Thomas Warsop, CEO and President, ACI Worldwide. “With ACI Connetic for Cards, we’re bringing that standard to the heart of retail payments — modernizing the issuing, acquiring and ATM capabilities banks depend on. It gives institutions a future-ready foundation that improves flexibility and agility by opening a low-risk path to new services, new payment types and continuous innovation.”


Key Benefits of ACI Connetic for Cards:



Trusted card payment processing: ACI customers benefit from mature, globally compliant issuing, acquiring and ATM capabilities refined over more than a decade - now also delivered through ACI Connetic to provide a clear pathway to modernization



Unified payments operations through ACI Connetic: Cloud native, API-first platform with embedded fraud management and digital identity capabilities, fully integrated with account-to-account payments to deliver superior operational efficiency, greater resilience and continuous innovation across the entire payments ecosystem



“Banks need payments infrastructure that can evolve without elevating risk,” said Bill Farris, head of issuing and acquiring at ACI Worldwide. “ACI Connetic for Cards brings card processing and account-to-account payments together on a single, cloud-native platform, enhanced with advanced fraud and identity intelligence to deliver stronger resilience and operational efficiency. This is modern payments infrastructure built to evolve at the pace our customers require without risking stability."


Financial institutions are increasingly turning to unified, cloud-native architectures to streamline operations and drive faster, more agile innovation across all payment types.


“At Solaris, we value both the innovation and the depth of capability delivered through ACI Connetic,” said Peter Hüftlein, head of product accounts, Solaris SE. “The unified, cloud-native approach supports us to simplify operations, accelerate change and innovate across payment types with far greater control. ACI Connetic for our instant payments capabilities gives us a resilient, modern foundation that supports our growth and lets us deliver new customer experiences at speed.”


ACI Connetic was introduced in 2025 as the industry’s first unified, cloud-native platform combining account-to-account payments, card payments and AI driven fraud prevention. Its momentum has continued through 2026 with new deployments and expanded capabilities. ACI Connetic for Cards builds on this progress by applying the same unified approach to modernizing card payment processing operations.


Note to Editors: *Data according to Nilson Report, January 2025


ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.


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Original: ACI Worldwide Launches Card Payments on Cloud-Native ACI Connetic, Advancing Unified Payments Platform

ACI Worldwide Executive Philip Bruno to Address the Rise of Agentic Commerce at MIT Sloan Fintech ConferenceFebruary 19, 2026 2:50 PM
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Chief strategy and growth officer joins panel with leaders from Synchrony, NVIDIA, PwC, and Airwallex


ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced that chief strategy and growth officer Philip Bruno will speak on the “Agentic Commerce: When AI Starts Buying” panel at the MIT Sloan Fintech Conference on Friday, February 20, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.


The session examines a rapidly emerging frontier: a world where AI agents, not people, initiate discovery, comparison, and purchasing decisions across digital ecosystems. The panel brings together executives from Synchrony, Airwallex, PwC, and NVIDIA to explore how commerce, identity, and payments will evolve as software gains the ability to act autonomously on behalf of consumers.


Bruno will discuss how this shift places payments infrastructure and digital wallets at the centre of agentic commerce, and why systems that enforce trust and not just facilitate transactions will define competitive advantage.


“As AI becomes an active participant in commerce, the winners will be the companies that embed secure, intelligent wallet experiences directly into the merchant journey,” said Bruno. “Agentic systems only work when three things can be guaranteed: permission that can be verified, identity that persists across the entire transaction, and evidence that ensures a fair outcome when something goes wrong.”


The panel will explore:



What’s working now: Zero-click purchasing, interoperable wallet protocols, and early agent-driven shopping flows



What’s overhyped: Standalone bots, voice-only interfaces, and isolated consumer agents



What’s next: The battle for control of the consumer’s primary AI agent and how banks, networks, and merchants can stay visible in an increasingly automated checkout experience



Bruno’s perspective builds on ACI’s recent work showing that while workflow-based applications may be disrupted by generative AI, deterministic payments infrastructure is strengthened, not replaced, by agentic technologies. AI enhances trust, fraud detection, exception handling, and transaction intelligence, but the underlying rules-based systems remain essential for compliance, auditability, and safety.


The MIT Sloan Fintech Conference is one of the world’s largest student-run fintech gatherings, convening hundreds of industry leaders, policymakers, founders, and students.


Bruno joined ACI Worldwide in January 2025 after more than two decades at McKinsey & Company, where he served as partner and co-lead of the Global Payments Practice. He holds an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in international relations from the University of Pennsylvania.


About ACI Worldwide


ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.


© Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026


ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay, and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries, or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.

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Original: ACI Worldwide Executive Philip Bruno to Address the Rise of Agentic Commerce at MIT Sloan Fintech Conference

ACI Connetic Accelerates Global Adoption as UK Banks Can Now Unite SWIFT, CHAPS and Faster Payments on One Cloud-Native PlatformFebruary 17, 2026 2:00 AM
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First ACI Connetic UK deployment marks pivotal milestone as country prepares for the next wave of payments transformation


ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced a major step forward in the UK’s payments modernization journey as a leading UK retail bank chooses ACI Connetic — the industry’s first unified, cloud-native platform — for deployment. Powered by Microsoft's cloud capabilities, this milestone demonstrates strong industry confidence in ACI’s next-generation platform and its ability to empower financial institutions to modernize, innovate and unlock new growth.


Landmark UK Deployment as Government and Regulators Push for Payments Modernization


The first ACI Connetic deployment in the UK is a pivotal milestone as the country prepares for the next wave of payments transformation. For the first time, UK banks can bring SWIFT, CHAPS, and Faster Payments together on one cloud-native SaaS platform, eliminating the fragmentation that has long driven operational cost, risk, and complexity.


Designed to meet the demands of modern banking, ACI Connetic, the industry’s first unified, cloud-native platform enables banks and financial institutions of all sizes to:



Consolidate siloed systems and embrace a centralized approach to processing all payment types



Reduce operational complexity, increase resiliency across all schemes and speed up the adoption of regulatory mandates



Accelerate innovation, increase agility and position themselves for future real-time and cross-border modernization



One Cloud Platform for All Payments — A Clear Industry First


ACI Connetic is the industry’s first platform to bring together account-to-account (A2A) payments, card payments, and AI-driven fraud prevention within one cloud-native SaaS environment. Its modular design, cloud-native architecture, and open APIs streamline integration, shorten implementation timelines, and deliver faster time to value. Designed for institutions of all sizes, ACI Connetic enables rapid modernization without compromising enterprise-grade resilience or regulatory readiness.


“ACI Connetic is gaining real global traction — and the UK deployment is a major milestone,” said Richard Albery, head of banking, UK and Ireland, ACI Worldwide. “Banks are facing unprecedented pressure to modernize quickly as payments grow more complex. ACI Connetic is more than a new payments product — it’s an operating model built for the digital economy, giving institutions the agility and scale they need to grow.”


“Microsoft Azure is increasingly becoming a foundational platform for high-performance enterprise payments,” said Christian Sarafidis, Chief Executive EMEA Financial Services. “Our collaboration with ACI Worldwide helps banks access a cloud-native approach that supports security, compliance, resilience and scalability, while enabling continuous innovation. As payments continue to evolve, cloud technology is playing an important role in helping institutions respond to digital commerce, regulatory change and rising customer expectations.”


Global Demand Builds Across Europe and the U.S.


Beyond the UK, banks across Europe and the U.S. are adopting ACI Connetic as they rethink how to operate amid regulatory change, heightened competition, and rapid shifts in customer expectations. Cloud modernization is no longer a technology decision — it is a strategic requirement. ACI Connetic on Microsoft Azure gives banks the platform, scale, and resilience required to compete in a digital-first, real-time world.


About ACI Worldwide


ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.


© Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026


ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay, and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries, or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.

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ACI Worldwide, Inc. To Release Financial Results for the Quarter and Year Ending December 31, 2025February 6, 2026 12:44 PM
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Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET


ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, announced today that it will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss these results.


Interested persons may access a real-time teleconference webcast at http://investor.aciworldwide.com/


To join the live audio call, please dial +1 (800) 715-9871, provide your name, the conference name of ACI Worldwide, Inc. and conference ID 88945; alternatively, to reduce operator assisted delays joining the call, we invite you to register in advance by visiting https://registrations.events/direct/Q4I8894556676


This process will provide you with a unique passcode allowing you to join the call without operator assistance.


About ACI Worldwide


ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers, and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.


© Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026


ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.

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Original: ACI Worldwide, Inc. To Release Financial Results for the Quarter and Year Ending December 31, 2025

ACI Worldwide, Inc. To Release Financial Results for the Quarter and Year Ending December 31, 2025February 4, 2026 6:13 AM
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Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2065, at 8:30 a.m. ET


ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, announced today that it will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss these results.


Interested persons may access a real-time teleconference webcast at http://investor.aciworldwide.com/


To join the live audio call, please dial +1 (800) 715-9871, provide your name, the conference name of ACI Worldwide, Inc. and conference ID 88945; alternatively, to reduce operator assisted delays joining the call, we invite you to register in advance by visiting https://registrations.events/direct/Q4I8894556676


This process will provide you with a unique passcode allowing you to join the call without operator assistance.


About ACI Worldwide


ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers, and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.


© Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026


ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.

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Original: ACI Worldwide, Inc. To Release Financial Results for the Quarter and Year Ending December 31, 2025

ACI Worldwide Report: Global Refund Volumes Surge 18% as Retailers Tighten ReturnsFebruary 3, 2026 2:00 AM
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New analysis shows holiday-driven refund growth, rising fraud risk, and growing pressure on retail margins despite strong eCommerce growth


Annual refund volumes in the global retail sector increased 18.1 % in 2025, while refund value rose 12.7% year-on-year, according to ACI’s annual Global Ecommerce Report. ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, analysed billions of retail transactions worldwide as part of the study.

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Refund activity peaked sharply during the holiday season; November and December together accounted for approximately 20% of all refunds in 2025. December alone recorded a 2.89% refund rate, meaning nearly three out of every 100 purchases resulted in a return, compared with an average refund rate of 2.25% between January and October.


The findings come amid continued growth in global eCommerce. Across all retail sectors, eCommerce transaction volumes grew 28.3% in 2025, while total transaction value increased 34.3% year-on-year, driven by consumer demand for convenience, sustained innovation across the retail ecosystem, and rising levels of consumer trust.


While refund rates are rising more slowly than eCommerce transactions, their financial impact for retailers remains significant. Every $1 million in refunds typically translates into around $1.3 million in total costs once reverse logistics, inventory depreciation, payment processing fees, and fraud-related overheads are accounted for.


As refund volumes accelerate, retailers are rethinking their approach to returns and fraud management. This includes deploying AI-driven identity verification, real-time monitoring, and tighter, more adaptive return policies. Increasingly, merchants are applying real-time analytics traditionally reserved for fraud prevention to refund and return activity—seeking to reduce abuse while preserving a frictionless experience for legitimate customers.


“The sharp rise in refund volumes is exposing a growing pressure point for retailers—one that directly threatens margins, especially during peak periods and extended return windows,” said Adriana Iordan, head of merchant product management and payments intelligence at ACI Worldwide. “Retailers need smarter, AI-driven controls that spot abuse in real time and adapt policies dynamically, without adding friction for genuine customers. By bringing fraud and refund management together, merchants can curb losses, protect profitability, and still deliver a customer seamless experience—even as refund volumes continue to climb.”


Key Highlights at a Glance (Year-on-Year, Retail)



Refund Growth: Refund transactions increased 18.1%, while refund value rose 12.7%, indicating higher refund frequency but lower average refund values.



Holiday Surge: November and December together accounted for ~20% of annual refunds, driven by extended return windows and elevated fraud risk.



Refund-to-Payment Ratio: Averaged 2.5%–3% across the year, highlighting growing pressure within omnichannel retail environments.


January–October: 2.25%



November: 2.28%



December: 2.89%






Payment Expansion: eCommerce payment volumes increased 28.3%, with transaction values up 34.3%, reflecting sustained consumer spending growth.



Strategic Implications: The widening gap between payment growth and refund growth underscores the opportunity for retailers to tighten refund controls without eroding customer experience—particularly during peak periods.



About the Report:

ACI’s Global Annual Ecommerce Report provides insight on the latest eCommerce trends based on an analysis of billions of global retail transactions processed in 2024 and 2025.


About ACI Worldwide


ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.


© Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2026


ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay, and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries, or both. Other parties’ trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.

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Original: ACI Worldwide Report: Global Refund Volumes Surge 18% as Retailers Tighten Returns

News: $ACIW ACI Worldwide to Deliver Universal Payments Technology Via Microsoft Azure

Global collaboration benefits banks and other organizations embracing the cloud—reducing TCO, increasing scalability and improving speed to market ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions , today announced ...

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