diff --git a/bindu/server/endpoints/payment_sessions.py b/bindu/server/endpoints/payment_sessions.py
index eeed17bc..f666266f 100644
--- a/bindu/server/endpoints/payment_sessions.py
+++ b/bindu/server/endpoints/payment_sessions.py
@@ -52,8 +52,12 @@ async def start_payment_session_endpoint(
             content={"error": "Agent manifest not configured"}, status_code=500
         )
 
+    logger.debug("Starting payment session request")
+
     session = app._payment_session_manager.create_session()
 
+    logger.info(f"Payment session created: {session.session_id}")
+
     # Construct browser URL using app's base URL
     browser_url = f"{app.manifest.url}/payment-capture?session_id={session.session_id}"