Merchant acquiring operations are complex, especially when you're dealing with global franchises like Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX. One of our clients→€”a major financial institution in Latin America→€”relied on IBM i (AS400) to manage these operations. But one critical piece still depended on human input: the IH filter.
This is how we helped them automate it 100%, reduce risk, and process updates in seconds.
The IH filter is responsible for correctly routing merchant configurations tied to FISERV and various franchises. It ensures every transaction gets settled properly and commissions are calculated accurately. It directly impacts:
Although most of the acquiring process was already automated, daily human intervention was still required. This presented several problems:
We designed a custom solution directly on IBM i using SQLRPG→€”a powerful combo for high-performance, low-risk automation.
This case proves that legacy platforms like IBM i (AS400) can still be the foundation for modern, efficient, and scalable operations. You don't need a cloud migration or a full rewrite. You just need the right expertise.
You're not alone. We help companies like yours turn legacy systems into business assets.
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