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What role are you?

Most partners using the Aera Wallet play one or more of these roles. Understanding your role helps you know what to build, what to configure, and where to focus.

Role

What You Own

Typical Stakeholders

DPA – Mobile App

  • Embeds the Wallet SDK
  • Manages login and UI
  • Hosts QR code

Retailer app teams, loyalty program owners

WSP – Wallet Provider

  • Connects Mobile App to Wallet infrastructure
  • Chooses supported payment methods
  • Receives Wallet events

Platform architects, backend leads, PSP integrators

PSP – Payment Processor

  • Authorizes and settles transactions
  • Integrates with ECRs and Aera

PSP product teams, integrations engineers

ECR – Merchant Store

  • Triggers transaction flow
  • Displays QR code
  • Finalizes sale

Store system vendors, POS integrators, checkout teams

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You might be more than one.

Retailers often act as both Mobile Application + Wallet Provider — and may operate their own Merchant Store systems too.