ADYEN

Worldwide omnichannel acquirer of record.

Definition

Adyen runs its own POS terminals, routing backend, and integrated acquiring (no processor middlemen). Unified REST API for cards, wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay), transfers (SEPA, ACH), BNPL (Klarna). 175+ supported currencies.

Origin

Founded 2006 in Amsterdam ; Euronext IPO in 2018.

Example in context

Uber uses Adyen to process each ride in under 200ms across 70 countries with a single integrator.

Related terms

• Stripe Connect — competitor.