Who is responsible for ensuring that an indirect member's obligations are met in a payment system?

In a payment system, the sponsor or agent is tasked with ensuring that an indirect member's obligations are met. This role typically involves overseeing the performance of indirect members, which might include financial institutions or service providers that do not have a direct connection to the payment network but operate through a direct member. The sponsor or agent takes on the responsibility of facilitating transactions and ensuring compliance with the system's rules and requirements.

By acting as a liaison between the indirect member and the payment system, the sponsor or agent helps mitigate risks and uphold the integrity of the network. This role is crucial, particularly because indirect members may be less familiar with the payment system’s operational and regulatory frameworks, and the sponsor or agent ensures that they adhere to those obligations, maintaining the smooth functioning of the payment ecosystem.