Modern Payment Ecosystems & Certification Strategy

Trusted expertise for modern payment ecosystems.

‍As a strategic advisor and interim leader, Falk Wieland helps fintechs, PSPs, and retailers design, certify, and scale their digital payment infrastructures. From PCI DSS and girocard certification to Visa/MasterCard approval processes, he supports end-to-end compliance, architecture design, and partner negotiations. Whether launching SoftPOS, building an acquirer, or entering new markets — Falk Wieland translates complexity into clarity and execution.

Let’s build payment solutions that are secure, scalable, and ready for the future.

🧩 Key Challenges Addressed

Complex certification processes (e.g. PCI DSS, girocard, SoftPOS, Visa/Mastercard)
Fragmented payment infrastructures and legacy systems
Lack of internal expertise in fintech architecture and compliance
Market entry barriers due to unclear partner, issuer, or acquirer strategies

🛠️ Core Offerings

Strategic design of scalable, compliant digital payment infrastructures
End-to-end guidance for certification and approval processes (incl. PCI DSS, girocard, Visa/Mastercard)
Interim leadership for fintech initiatives, product rollouts, or license acquisition
Negotiation and onboarding support for external partners (banks, acquirers, processors)

🎯 Real-World Impact

Example: Supported the launch of a SoftPOS solution with girocard and Visa/MasterCard integration, aligning architecture and compliance while accelerating certification and reducing time-to-market.

✅ Why Choose Falk Wieland / SummaCon?

Deep experience across the payment value chain — from terminal to scheme certification
Trusted advisor for PSPs, fintechs, and merchants building future-ready solutions
Strong network and negotiation experience with banks, regulators, and technical partners
Hands-on, strategic, and execution-oriented — not just advisory