Description

Introduction

Fiserv Payments Development: APIs, Integrations & Extensions is designed to help developers understand, implement, and extend payment solutions using Fiserv’s robust payment platforms. This course explores the fundamentals of payment processing, integration with APIs, customization options, and best practices for delivering secure, scalable, and compliant financial solutions. Participants will gain practical skills to build and enhance payment applications across retail, banking, and digital channels.

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Basic understanding of payment systems and financial transactions.

• Programming knowledge in Java, .NET, or Python.

• Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs and JSON/XML.

• Experience with databases and SQL.

• Awareness of security, encryption, and compliance standards in finance.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Fiserv Payments

• 1.1 Overview of Fiserv Payment Solutions

• 1.2 Payments Ecosystem and Use Cases

• 1.3 Developer Tools and Resources

2. Payment Processing Fundamentals

• 2.1 Authorization, Clearing, and Settlement

• 2.2 Card Payments, ACH, and Digital Wallets

• 2.3 Real-Time Payments and Emerging Models

3. Fiserv Payment APIs

• 3.1 API Ecosystem Overview

• 3.2 REST and SOAP Endpoints in Payments

• 3.3 Authentication, Tokens, and Security

• 3.4 Hands-on: Calling a Payment API

4. Integration with Core Banking & Third-Party Systems

• 4.1 Linking Payments with Core Banking APIs

• 4.2 Integration with Retail & E-commerce Platforms

• 4.3 Event-Driven Integration and Webhooks

• 4.4 Hands-on: Building an End-to-End Payment Flow

5. Customization and Extensions

• 5.1 Building Custom Payment Modules

• 5.2 Extending Payment Gateways for New Services

• 5.3 Plug-ins and Partner Integrations

• 5.4 Case Study: Customizing Digital Wallet Support

6. Security and Compliance

• 6.1 PCI DSS and Payment Security Standards

• 6.2 Encryption, Tokenization, and Fraud Prevention

• 6.3 Regulatory Compliance (AML, KYC, PSD2)

7. Testing and Quality Assurance

• 7.1 Unit and Integration Testing of Payment APIs

• 7.2 Test Automation for Payment Applications

• 7.3 Troubleshooting and Debugging Payment Failures

8. Deployment and Monitoring

• 8.1 CI/CD in Payment Application Development

• 8.2 Monitoring Transactions and System Health

• 8.3 Error Handling, Logging, and Performance Tuning

9. Advanced Payment Innovations

• 9.1 Real-Time Payments (RTP) and ISO 20022

• 9.2 AI and Machine Learning in Fraud Detection

• 9.3 Open Banking and Future of Digital Payments

10. Hands-On Labs and Case Studies

• 10.1 Building a Multi-Channel Payment Application

• 10.2 Payment Gateway Integration with E-commerce

• 10.3 Group Project: Designing a Scalable Payment Extension

This training prepares developers to design, integrate, and extend payment applications using Fiserv APIs and platforms. By mastering integration techniques, security standards, and customization strategies, participants will be equipped to deliver innovative, secure, and customer-centric payment solutions. Real-world labs and projects ensure practical knowledge for success in the rapidly evolving payments ecosystem.