UBX Tanzania Deepens Partnership with ACI Worldwide to Power the Next Phase of the Nation’s Digital Economy

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pci-compliant regulatory

Being PCI-compliant means a company follows the security rules set by the payment card industry to protect cardholder data when customers use credit or debit cards. For investors, compliance matters because it lowers the chance of costly data breaches, fines, and lost customer trust—similar to a business installing strong locks and an alarm system to reduce the risk and expense of a break‑in.

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A digital wallet is an app or online service that lets people store and use payment details, identification, loyalty cards, or cryptocurrency on a phone or computer—think of it as a virtual version of a physical wallet that can pay for things, prove identity, or hold digital assets. Investors care because widespread use changes how consumers pay, shifts revenue toward companies that control these payment flows, and introduces technology, security and regulatory risks that can affect profits and valuation.

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FinTech, short for financial technology, refers to new tools and software that make managing money easier and more convenient, like mobile payment apps or online banking. It matters because it helps people and businesses access financial services faster, often at lower costs, changing how we handle money in everyday life.

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The upgraded platform is expected to double monthly payment transaction processing capacity

OMAHA, Neb. & DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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.

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.

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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/

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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

Source: ACI Worldwide