Payment ecosystems today are multi-layered. A single transaction may pass through gateways, banks, card networks, wallets, and internal ledgers before settlement is complete. Fees are deducted at different stages, refunds are processed asynchronously, chargebacks surface weeks later, and settlement timelines vary across providers. If reconciliation does not capture these lifecycle variations accurately, revenue recognition, accrual calculations, and working capital estimates can drift away from reality.
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