Payment orchestration is like the conductor for your payment options, making sure they all work smoothly when customers buy things online.
But does it sound complex to you?
This blog has all the info you need about it – why it’s important, how to do it, and how Azilen, with 15 years of FinTech experience, can assist you.
Payment orchestration is the synchronization of various payment methods, processors, and channels into a cohesive and efficient system.
It enables FinTech product owners to streamline their payment processes, optimize transaction routes, and enhance the overall customer experience.
A payment orchestration platform serves as the backbone of this synchronization.
It offers a centralized hub that connects merchants with multiple payment service providers (PSPs), acquirers, and payment methods.
Overall, it plays a significant role in driving operational efficiency, reducing complexity, and fostering innovation in payment options.
Payment orchestration can facilitate and optimize cross-border payment processes.
It can help you handle global transactions more efficiently and securely.
Here are some ways you can achieve this.
Unified Interface: Utilize a single platform for managing multiple payment methods.
Dynamic Routing: Route transactions based on cost, currency, speed, and reliability.
Compliance Automation: Automate KYC, AML checks, and regulatory compliance.
Optimized Currency Conversion: Offer convenient currency conversion with minimal fees.
Real-Time Monitoring: Monitor transaction status and performance in real-time.
API Integration: Integrate with e-commerce, accounting, and CRM systems via APIs.
Risk Management: Implement fraud detection, chargeback prevention, and transaction monitoring.
Scalability and Flexibility: Ensure scalability for business growth and regulatory changes.
| Definition | Manages multiple payment methods and providers, optimizing transaction routing and reconciliation. | Facilitates online transactions by authorizing payments between merchants and customers. |
| Scope | Broader scope, handling multiple payment methods, providers, and geographies. | Focused on specific payment processing tasks, typically limited to a single provider or a few providers. |
| Integration | Integrates with various payment gateways, processors, and banks to offer a wide range of payment options. | Integrates directly with merchants' websites or applications to process payments through a specific gateway. |
| Flexibility | Offers flexibility to switch between payment providers seamlessly for optimizing costs, reliability, and user experience. | Limited flexibility as it primarily relies on a single or a few selected payment providers. |
| Customization |
Provides customization options for payment flows, user experience, and reporting based on business needs. | Limited customization compared to payment orchestration solutions, usually offering standard features. |
| Scalability | Highly scalable, suitable for businesses with complex payment requirements or those operating in multiple markets. | Suitable for smaller businesses or those with simpler payment processing needs. |
| Maintenance | Requires ongoing maintenance to manage integrations with new payment providers, compliance updates, and optimization. | Relatively lower maintenance as it focuses on a single or limited set of payment providers. |
| Cost-effectiveness | Can be cost-effective by optimizing payment routes, reducing fees, and leveraging competitive rates from different providers. | Generally cost-effective for basic payment processing but may have limited cost optimization options. |
| Risk Management | Offers advanced risk management features, fraud detection, and compliance tools due to integration with multiple providers. | Provides basic risk management tools but may lack advanced features available in orchestration platforms. |
| Reporting & Analytics | Provides comprehensive reporting and analytics across multiple payment providers, offering insights for decision-making and optimization. | Offers basic reporting and analytics specific to the integrated payment gateway. |
Implementing a payment orchestration system involves coordinating various payment methods, providers, and channels to streamline transactions.
Here are two main methods:
For Whom it is Best
It’s ideal for businesses with unique payment workflows or specific requirements that cannot be fully met by existing payment orchestration solutions or introduce a brand-new solution for their customers (free or for a fee).
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For Whom it is Best
It’s suitable for businesses looking for a faster and more cost-effective way to implement a payment orchestration system. It’s also ideal for organizations with standard payment processes and requirements that can be addressed by existing payment orchestration platforms.
Benefits
Cautions
Here are some of the top payment orchestration platforms that you can integrate with:
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