FinSys ISO 20022 Payment Platform

Smart, Seamless, and Scalable Payment Processing

A modular, cloud-native platform that bridges legacy MT with data-rich ISO 20022, delivering compliance, higher STP, and powerful analytics across domestic and cross-border schemes.

Speed to Market
Launch new rails and products in weeks with ready APIs and templates.
Cloud-Native Scale
Microservices with horizontal scale and high availability.
Compliance First
KYC/AML, sanctions, audit trails and reporting built-in.
Interoperability
Bridge MT↔MX and connect to domestic & cross-border schemes.
Cost Efficiency
Modular adoption and pay-as-you-grow operations.

Key Capabilities

Built for scalability, interoperability, and compliance — with a developer-first experience.

Universal Message Processing

  • ISO 20022 MX (XML/JSON) end-to-end
  • Dual-format MT ↔ MX conversions
  • Schema validation, parsing, enrichment

Cloud-Native Architecture

  • Microservices & containerized deployment
  • REST APIs for easy integration
  • Plug-in modules: validation, routing, compliance, analytics

Legacy Coexistence

  • Smooth transition from SWIFT MT standards
  • Real-time bridging MT/MX for coexistence
  • Zero-disruption migration patterns

Compliance & Risk

  • Integrated AML/KYC/sanctions screening
  • Enhanced traceability & audit readiness
  • Automated monitoring with fewer false positives

Analytics & Insights

  • Dashboards for flows, exceptions, and compliance
  • Enriched data for reconciliation & treasury
  • Anomaly & fraud detection on structured data

Developer Friendly

  • Readable XML/JSON schemas & examples
  • Sandbox with test data and docs
  • Developer portal & integration guides

Reference Processing Pipeline

A typical flow from ingestion to settlement — modular, observable, and compliant by design.

Inbound Adapters
MT/MX, JSON, ISO8583, APIs
Schema Validation
XSD, pain/pacs/camt
Enrichment
BIC, LEI, remittance, FX
Compliance
KYC/AML, sanctions
Routing
RTGS, ACH, SWIFT, RTP
Settlement & Reports
GL, treasury, audit

Sample ISO 20022 (pacs.008)

<Document xmlns="urn:iso:std:iso:20022:tech:xsd:pacs.008.001.10">
  <FIToFICstmrCdtTrf>
    <GrpHdr>
      <MsgId>TRX-2025-000123</MsgId>
      <CreDtTm>2025-01-18T10:21:52Z</CreDtTm>
    </GrpHdr>
    <CdtTrfTxInf>
      <PmtId><EndToEndId>E2E-REF-8891</EndToEndId></PmtId>
      <Amt><InstdAmt Ccy="EUR">2500.00</InstdAmt></Amt>
      <Dbtr><Nm>Acme GmbH</Nm></Dbtr>
      <Cdtr><Nm>Contoso Ltd</Nm></Cdtr>
      <RmtInf><Ustrd>Invoice 78421</Ustrd></RmtInf>
    </CdtTrfTxInf>
  </FIToFICstmrCdtTrf>
</Document>

REST Example — Validate & Route

POST /api/v1/messages/ingest
Content-Type: application/xml

# payload: pacs.008 XML
# response
{
  "id": "msg_01HZX8A8S7",
  "status": "validated",
  "next": "compliance_screening"
}

POST /api/v1/messages/msg_01HZX8A8S7/route
{
  "scheme": "SEPA_INSTANT",
  "priority": "HIGH"
}

Business Benefits

  • Meet ISO 20022 mandates and reduce compliance risk.
  • Increase STP, cut manual intervention and rework.
  • Interoperate globally across instant and traditional rails.
  • Leverage rich remittance data for analytics and fraud reduction.
  • Adopt a platform that scales with new schemes and partners.

Target Users

Commercial BanksPayment Service Providers (PSPs)Central Banks & RegulatorsDigital-First Banks & NeobanksFinTechs & Aggregators

Why OpenFactor

  • Proven expertise in core banking, payments & regulatory tech.
  • Delivery experience across Africa, Europe & emerging markets.
  • Partner-driven approach balancing innovation and affordability.
  • Built on trust, integrity, and professional excellence.

Security & Governance

End-to-end TLS, tokenization, and role-based access controls.
Least-privilege defaults, audit trails, and policy-driven approvals.
Compliance-ready posture for PCI DSS & GDPR environments.

Value Orchestration through Collaboration

Our value-driven, outcome-focused approach is anchored in deep domain expertise in financial systems, combining technical excellence with proven software assets to deliver impactful, end-to-end business solutions.