Dan Coates

Dan Coates

Director Product Management

ACI Worldwide


Dan Coates is the director of merchant product management for ACI Omni-Commerce with over 25 years of payments experience.  He focuses on solution use-cases, insight and thought leadership for merchant retail in the card present, eCommerce and mCommerce space. Dan has led payments implementations for major retailers, developed payments software for ACI’s Omni-Commerce platform, and implemented large scale projects for many top global brands.  His earlier roles at ACI include senior lead positions in engineering, architecture, consulting, and solution evangelist.

Speaking in:

Monday Jan 12

3:15pm - 3:45pm

Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 3

The new payment methods boosting checkout conversion

A host of new payment methods are gaining traction from stablecoin to Paze to Click to Pay. Shoppers want choice, speed, and trust at checkout. Offering top three preferred payment methods in a market can improve conversions by up to 30%. Payment choice isn’t just convenience - it’s a critical driver of conversion strategy. In this session, we’ll explore how offering new payment methods can reduce friction, build trust, and increase sales. From popular options like PayPal and Applepay, to the newest payment types like Paze, Wero, and stablecoins, we’ll break down the benefits, benchmarks, best practices, and real-world results.

Join us to learn how expanding your payment mix can help you capture more customers and future-proof your checkout experience.

  • Explore the newest payment technologies and their benefits
  • Understand the correlation between payment flexibility and conversion rates
  • Learn which alternative payment methods deliver the highest ROI
  • Discover how payment diversity reduces abandonment and increases loyalty