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ACI Payments Optimization Program
Boost approvals. Recover lost revenue.

Why payments optimization matters

Even small improvements have a big impact

What is the ACI Payments Optimization Program?

The ACI Payments Optimization Program helps merchants boost acceptance rates, reduce unnecessary declines, and recover lost revenue through targeted, data‑driven improvements focused on fast results, with minimal upfront investment.

Using AI‑driven analytics from across the payments journey, we identify the root causes of declines and performance leakage. A dedicated team of payments optimization experts works with you to identify, prioritize, and implement agreed improvements

How does the program work?

The Payments Optimization Consultancy Team analyzes payment workflows, fine‑tunes authentication and routing strategies, and works with you on agreed priorities to test and implement improvements. Continuous monitoring and optimization reduce unnecessary declines, lower operational costs, and deliver a smoother checkout experience, resulting in measurable gains in authorization rates and revenue.

Typical engagement cycle

Who is the ACI Payments Optimization Program well-suited for?

Whether you are a merchant operating in a single market, running a complex international business, or a PSP looking to improve performance for key merchants, the ACI Payments Optimization Program is designed to adapt to your needs.

While acceptance rates vary by sector, market, channel, and factors unique to your business, even small, targeted payment optimization improvements can deliver meaningful revenue impact and cost savings.

High‑performing organizations can unlock
additional revenue by:

  • Keeping pace with changes as they happen
  • Identifying lower-performing markets
  • Improving underperforming channels
  • Fine-tuning authentication strategies

How to get started

Take the first step toward higher acceptance rates and stronger revenue performance.

Speak to your Customer Success Manager to explore how ACI can help you unlock hidden opportunities and convert payment performance improvements into revenue gains.

Sources

*Source: ACI internal data