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Written by Moh Heng Goh | Nov 7, 2025 5:22:44 AM

CBS-2 Payments and Fund Transfers

In today’s digital banking environment, ensuring operational resilience for critical business services (CBS) such as Payments and Fund Transfers is paramount.

Mapping the dependencies of each component within CBS-2—such as transaction initiation, validation, and settlement—ensures that Metrobank can maintain continuity in service delivery even under stressful or adverse conditions.

This mapping exercise identifies the internal and external resources critical to each sub-service, enabling the bank to manage risks better, ensure compliance, and provide robust customer service.

Here is the detailed dependency mapping table for CBS-2 Payments and Fund Transfers at Metrobank:


Table P2: Map Dependency for CBS-2
 
 

Sub-CBS Code

Sub-CBS

Dependency Type

Dependency Detail

Connectivity

2.1

Transaction Initiation

Technology

Core Banking System (CBS), Payment Gateway, Mobile App/Website

Transaction initiation relies on the CBS for processing and validation, and on the Payment Gateway for initiating interbank transfers.

2.2

Transaction Validation

Technology

CBS, Fraud Detection System

Validation is done by the CBS, supported by the Fraud Detection System, to ensure security and compliance.

2.3

Transaction Authorisation

Technology/People

CBS, Customer Service Representatives, Authentication Systems

Authorisation depends on CBS for execution and customer-facing services, as well as user confirmation and authentication systems, such as OTP or biometrics.

2.4

Transaction Settlement

Technology

Payment Network Providers (e.g., Visa, Mastercard), CBS

Settlement is connected to CBS and third-party payment networks for the successful execution of fund transfers.

2.5

Reconciliation

Process/Technology

CBS, Accounting Systems, Reports

Reconciliation involves CBS to check transaction status and accounting systems for accurate record-keeping and reporting.

2.6

Dispute Resolution

People/Process

Customer Service, CBS, Dispute Management System

Dispute resolution requires human involvement for customer service and process flow management within CBS.

2.7

Compliance and Reporting

Process/Technology

Regulatory Bodies, Compliance Systems, CBS

Compliance involves regular reporting to regulatory bodies, with the CBS providing transaction data to the compliance systems.

2.8

System Maintenance and Monitoring

Technology/People

IT Department, CBS, Monitoring Tools

Continuous system monitoring and scheduled maintenance involve IT teams, CBS infrastructure, and monitoring tools for performance checks and issue identification.

The comprehensive mapping of dependencies for Metrobank's CBS-2 Payments and Fund Transfers service highlights the intricate connections between people, processes, technology, and third-party relationships.

Understanding these interdependencies is vital for maintaining operational resilience and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of financial transactions.

By regularly reviewing and updating this dependency map, Metrobank can safeguard its ability to deliver reliable and secure payment services, while also meeting regulatory obligations and maintaining customer trust.

 

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