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.

RoleWhat You OwnTypical 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.


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