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Beyond webhooks: Event-driven payment architectures with Amazon EventBridge

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This article explains how to build event-driven payment architectures using Amazon EventBridge instead of traditional webhooks, with two real-world use cases for payment processors.

  • EventBridge integrates natively with payment processors like Stripe, Checkout.com, and PayShield
  • Partner event buses eliminate need for custom webhook infrastructure and API endpoints
  • Recurring payment notifications: EventBridge → SQS → Lambda sends email and push notifications within 1 minute
  • Loyalty programs: EventBridge → Lambda → Step Functions orchestrates tier progression and personalized rewards
  • DynamoDB atomic operations ensure accurate point calculations during concurrent transactions
  • Step Functions manages complex workflows with conditional routing and parallel processing branches
  • Serverless architecture automatically scales during peak periods without manual intervention

Event-driven payment architectures provide superior flexibility, reliability, and scalability compared to webhook-based approaches for modern payment systems.

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