ACI Worldwide Selected to Participate in Federal Reserve’s Pilot Program for its Upcoming Real-Time Payments Offering—the FedNow Service

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ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) has been selected by the Federal Reserve Banks for the pilot program of the FedNow Service, a new real-time payments initiative. ACI will assist in developing and testing this service, aimed at enabling secure real-time payment capabilities for thousands of financial institutions across the U.S. Craig Ramsey, ACI's head of real-time payments, emphasized the company's commitment to enhancing payment speed and convenience. ACI currently supports multiple real-time payment systems globally and will help shape the FedNow Service's adoption and functionality.

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, today announced that it has been selected by the Federal Reserve Banks to participate in the pilot program for its upcoming FedNow Service, a new real-time payments service. The program will support development, testing and adoption of the new service.

The FedNow Pilot Program will enable thousands of financial institutions across the U.S. to provide secure real-time payment services to consumers and businesses. ACI Worldwide will help shape the FedNow Service’s features and functions, provide input into the overall user experience, ensure readiness for testing and be the first to experience the FedNow Service before its general availability. In the initial advisory phase, participant input will help to further define the service and adoption roadmap, industry readiness approaches and overall real-time payments strategy.

“ACI is committed to the advancement of real-time payments in the U.S., and we look forward to helping the Federal Reserve develop its first major new payment system in four decades,” said Craig Ramsey, head of real-time payments, ACI Worldwide. “The consumer demand for speed, convenience and simplicity with payments will continue to increase, and we are eager to work with the Fed and other pilot participants to drive the successful implementation, adoption and monetization of real-time payments in the U.S.”

ACI Worldwide currently supports 18 real-time domestic schemes globally, including Zelle and TCH. The company provides processing for approximately 50 percent of the UK’s Faster Payments, the core processing infrastructure for Malaysia’s Real-Time Retail Payments Platform and STET’s real-time payments platform for PSPs in Europe. Additionally, ACI customers are using the ACI Low-Value Real-Time Payments solution to access Singapore FAST and the Australian New Payments Platform. ACI also serves on the ISO 20022 Real-Time Payments Group and the EPC Instant Payments Technology Group.

For more information on the FedNow Pilot Program and the FedNow Service, visit FedNow.org.

About ACI Worldwide
ACI Worldwide is a global software company that provides mission-critical real-time payment solutions to corporations. Customers use our proven, scalable and secure solutions to process and manage digital payments, enable omni-commerce payments, present and process bill payments, and manage fraud and risk. We combine our global footprint with local presence to drive the real-time digital transformation of payments and commerce.

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FAQ

What is ACI Worldwide's role in the FedNow Pilot Program?

ACI Worldwide is selected to participate in the FedNow Pilot Program, assisting in the development, testing, and adoption of the FedNow Service, which enables real-time payments.

When was the FedNow Pilot Program announced involving ACI Worldwide?

The FedNow Pilot Program involving ACI Worldwide was announced on January 25, 2021.

How will ACI Worldwide contribute to the FedNow Service?

ACI Worldwide will provide input on the FedNow Service's features, user experience, and readiness for testing, aiming to enhance real-time payment systems in the U.S.

What is the significance of the FedNow Service for financial institutions?

The FedNow Service will allow thousands of financial institutions in the U.S. to offer secure real-time payment services, enhancing convenience for consumers and businesses.

Which real-time payment systems does ACI Worldwide currently support?

ACI Worldwide supports 18 real-time domestic schemes globally, including Zelle and TCH, and processes around 50% of the UK's Faster Payments.