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Adyen

Adyen

Single platform for accepting payments across all channels (online, mobile, in-store) with built-in fraud prevention, data analytics, and support for 250+ payment methods globally, eliminating the need for multiple payment processors.

adyen.comAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsFounded 2006

Last updated May 11, 2026 · Connections updated May 25, 2026

Industry
Payment Technology / Financial Technology (FinTech)
Business Model
Transaction-based payment processing platform
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
5001-10000
Funding
€266M
Revenue Range
€1B+
Stock Symbol
ADYEN.AS
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Leading global payment platform serving enterprise merchants with unified commerce solutions

Overview

Adyen is a global financial technology platform that provides end-to-end payment solutions for businesses. Founded in 2006, the company offers a single platform that enables merchants to accept payments across online, mobile, and in-store channels, supporting over 250 payment methods and 187 currencies. While primarily a payments technology company rather than a pure AdTech player, Adyen intersects with the AdTech ecosystem through its data analytics capabilities, fraud prevention tools, and integration with e-commerce platforms that support digital advertising and customer acquisition strategies. Adyen serves major global enterprises including Meta, Microsoft, Spotify, Uber, and eBay, processing hundreds of billions of dollars in payment volume annually. The company is publicly traded on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange and has established itself as one of the leading payment service providers globally, competing directly with Stripe, PayPal, and traditional payment processors. Adyen's unified commerce approach and focus on data-driven insights make it relevant to the broader marketing and advertising technology stack, particularly in attribution, conversion optimization, and customer journey analytics.

Products & Features

Unified Commerce Platform

Single platform for accepting online, mobile, and point-of-sale payments across all channels

Risk Management

Built-in fraud detection and prevention using machine learning and real-time risk scoring

RevenueAccelerate

Suite of tools to optimize payment acceptance rates and increase revenue through smart routing and network tokenization

Adyen Issuing

Card issuing platform enabling businesses to create and manage payment cards for various use cases

Financial Services

Embedded financial services including banking-as-a-service capabilities for platforms and marketplaces

Data & Insights

Real-time reporting and analytics on payment performance, customer behavior, and transaction data

Key Features
250+ payment methods supported187 currencies and local payment methodsSingle API integration for all channelsReal-time data and reportingBuilt-in fraud preventionNetwork tokenizationSmart payment routingPCI DSS Level 1 compliance3D Secure 2.0 authenticationRecurring payments and subscriptions
Use Cases
E-commerce payment processingOmnichannel retail paymentsMarketplace and platform paymentsSubscription and recurring billingMobile app paymentsPoint-of-sale paymentsCross-border transactionsPayment orchestrationEmbedded finance solutions
Customer Segments
Large enterprise retailersDigital platforms and marketplacesSaaS companiesTravel and hospitalityGaming and entertainmentLuxury brandsQuick-service restaurantsOn-demand services

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