Payment orchestration readiness checklist: what you need before you choose an orchestrator
A practical readiness checklist for payment managers: what you must already have in place before adopting a payment orchestrator.
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First 30 days checklist: implementing payment orchestration efficiently
A week-by-week checklist for payment managers to stabilise, monitor, and tune orchestration after go-live.
Payment Manager seniority levels explained: junior, middle, senior
Self-check your Payment Manager level: what juniors, mids, and seniors own, the skills to reach the next grade, and a practical development plan.
3D Secure in 2026: what businesses and cardholders need to know
Learn what 3D Secure is, why it matters, and how it protects online transactions. Essential insights for businesses and cardholders.
First 90 days as a Payment Manager: a practical plan
A practical 90-day plan for Payment Managers: fix the biggest failure points, and set routines for routing, costs, risk, and reporting.
Payment manager ownership, clarified: what’s in scope
A single reference for Payment Manager ownership: who owns routing decisions, provider performance, cost optimisation, risk trade-offs, disputes, and reconciliation.
Payments ownership map: Payment Manager vs Product vs Finance
A practical ownership map for payments: what belongs to a Payment Manager vs Product vs Finance, where handoffs break, and how to fix gaps fast.
Are you actually acting as a Payment Manager? Self-assessment checklist
A practical self-assessment to check if you’re acting as a Payment Manager — plus a checklist of responsibilities, skills, and goals for scaling teams.
Payment orchestration cost: what you're actually paying for
How much does payment orchestration really cost? A clear breakdown of pricing models, hidden expenses, and what payment managers actually pay for.
5 signs you need to hire a Payment Manager
Not sure if you need a dedicated Payment Manager? Use this readiness check to avoid premature hires and set up lightweight ownership, KPIs, and routines.
Can you build payment orchestration in-house? Pros, cons, and operational reality
Thinking about building payment orchestration in-house? Explore the real costs, technical complexity, maintenance burden, and when it makes sense for payment teams.
How to choose the right payment orchestration provider: a practical checklist for payment leaders
Choosing a payment orchestration provider? Use this practical checklist to evaluate control, scalability, routing flexibility, and long-term operational fit.