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Multi‑Tenant Payment Architecture

A design pattern used in payment platforms where a single payment infrastructure (APIs, dashboards, settlement systems) supports multiple independent merchant or sub‑merchant “tenants,” each with their own configuration, branding, fees, reporting, and risk rules. This architecture enables SaaS platforms or marketplaces to embed payments for each of their customers while isolating data, customizing workflows, and scaling operations efficiently.