Decision frameworks for payments leaders. Architecture choices, vendor evaluation, pricing and optimisation, and international expansion playbooks.
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The Payments Strategy Playbook
Decision frameworks for payments leaders. Architecture design, vendor evaluation, pricing optimisation, and international expansion.
Syllabus
- 01Designing a Payment Architecture
How to design a payment architecture from scratch. Build-versus-buy decisions, gateway selection, processor strategy, and architecture patterns that scale.
- 02Vendor Evaluation Framework
A structured framework for evaluating payment vendors. Scoring criteria, RFP design, proof-of-concept testing, and contract negotiation strategies for payments leaders.
- 03Pricing and Unit Economics
Payment pricing models and unit economics. Interchange-plus versus blended pricing, fee optimisation levers, and how to model the true cost of payment acceptance.
- 04International Expansion Playbook
Expanding payments internationally. Local payment methods, regulatory requirements by market, multi-acquirer strategies, and the operational complexity of cross-border commerce.
- 05Building the Business Case
Building a business case for payments infrastructure investment. ROI modelling, stakeholder alignment, migration risk assessment, and getting executive buy-in.
- 06Future-Proofing Your Stack
How to future-proof your payments stack. Modular architecture principles, abstraction layers, technology radar frameworks, and preparing for regulatory and market shifts.