The Online Payments Landscape: PSPs, Gateways & Regulations

Ever wondered what actually happens behind the “Buy Now” button?InThe Online Payments Landscape, fintech professional FC Bohnke unpacks the global payments ecosystem—cutting through jargon and complexity to offer a clear, structured look at how modern transactions work. Whether you're a founder, product manager, compliance lead, or industry newcomer, this book gives you a practical roadmap through the labyrinth of Payment Service Providers (PSPs), gateways, aggregators, and regulatory frameworks.Inside, you’ll explore:The full transaction lifecycle: from authorization to settlement and chargebacksThe roles and risks of PSPs, gateways, and aggregators—with real-world examplesRegulatory frameworks like PCI DSS, PSD2, 3DS2, KYC/AML, and GDPRThe rise of tokenization, orchestration platforms, AI-driven fraud detection, and cryptoCross-border payments, mobile wallets, open banking, and financial inclusionBacked by real use cases and written in a sharp, accessible style, this guide demystifies the business, technical, and legal structures driving today’s payment rails.Whether you're integrating payment APIs or managing risk across international markets—this book is your go-to manual.Read more