ACI Connetic Adds Networks and other Digital Transactions News briefs from 4/23/26

Citing network complexity, ACI Worldwide Inc. said its ACI Connetic, a single platform connecting to multiple major payments systems, now offers access to Fedwire, CHIPS, Swift, The Clearing House RTP, Zelle, and FedNow. A link to Nacha ACH is expected to go live next year. The service will also support stablecoin and tokenized deposit offerings, ACI says. ACI Connetic debuted in 2025.
FreedomPay Inc. has launched its app for BigCommerce, enabling merchants on the commerce site to accept card and alternative payment methods through a simplified checkout.
American Express Co., the official payments partner of the National Football League, said it will be a presenting partner during the NFL draft, set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Features will include a card-member lounge inside the city’s Acrisure Stadium for holders of AmEx’s Platinum card.
Surcharging specialist InterPayments said it completed an integration on the Stripe App Marketplace.
SoundHound AI Inc. said its partnership with convenience store chain Casey’s has been renewed and now includes more than 2,600 locations.
Retailer Chico’s FAS launched a cobranded Mastercard Inc. credit card and a private-label credit card in conjunction with Synchrony Financial.
PayNearMe Inc. appointed Niall Hayes chief development officer and executive vice president of engineering. Hayes joins the company from Twilio Inc.

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