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Banking

ACI Worldwide and IBM: Powering the next generation of enterprise payments

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Billers

Meeting borrowers in a time of financial fragility

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Corporate

Reflecting on Payments Unleashed 2025: A message from our CEO

Merchants

Unlocking the power of PAR 

Billers

Bill pay isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing

This transition didn’t happen overnight. It took years of innovation and careful integration to transform outdated payment systems into the modern, scalable, secure, and resilient platforms we use today.

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Billers

When a missed payment costs 60 points: Why wallet-based engagement is the new standard for student loan servicing

This isn’t just a data point. It’s a wake-up call. 31% of federal student loan borrowers with payment due are now 90 days or more past due, the highest delinquency rate ever recorded.

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Billers

Meeting customer preferences: The key to utility payments success

This isn’t just a data point. It’s a wake-up call. 31% of federal student loan borrowers with payment due are now 90 days or more past due, the highest delinquency rate ever recorded.

Billers

Gen Z is setting the pace—can your business keep up?

The lending, utilities, and insurance industries must adapt to meet the needs of Gen Z or risk losing relevance and loyalty.

Billers

The digital wallet wave: Why lenders can’t afford to miss it

On this page Let’s talk about something buzzing in the world of payments: digital wallets. As a consumer lender, understanding the rise of digital wallets for bill pay is crucial. Let’s explore why they’re a game-changer for you and your customers.

Billers

Payments modernization is the key to helping credit unions gain and retain younger members

On this page As a proud credit union member, I have always valued the relationship-based approach that credit unions offer. When entrusting someone with my money or borrowing, the personal connection credit unions foster is incredibly important.

Redefining the payments hub for a digital-first future

Discover how ACI Connetic is transforming payment infrastructures to meet the demands of modern banking

Billers

2025 auto lending trends: Mobile payments and self-service revolutionize customer experiences

The ACI Speedpay® Pulse survey confirms long-standing consumer trends toward mobile payments adoption and related self-service experiences.

Billers

New Consumer Research Reveals Major New Cost Pressures in the Pipeline for Billers

or billers strategizing around payments innovation, it’s essential to understand consumer payments expectations and the wider financial pressures they might be facing.

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Billers

Security meets convenience: Why mobile bill pay can become a key defense against fraud

The adoption of digital wallets has been growing around the world. Today in the U.S., digital wallets such as PayPal, Venmo and Square Cash are widely used alongside smartphone-native solutions like Apple Pay and Google Pay.