Adyen is a global payments company that provides an end-to-end infrastructure for processing payments across online, mobile and in-store channels. Its unified commerce platform connects merchants directly to card networks and alternative payment methods, enabling seamless authorization, clearing and settlement in a single system. Adyen’s technology is built to scale, supporting high-volume transaction flows and real-time data insights for merchants operating in multiple markets.
The company’s core offerings include a payment gateway, risk management tools and merchant acquiring services, all delivered through a single API integration. Adyen’s risk engine applies machine-learning algorithms to detect and prevent fraud while optimizing authorization rates. The platform also offers reconciliation and reporting modules that consolidate transaction data, helping merchants streamline back-office operations and gain visibility into customer behavior across sales channels.
Founded in 2006 in Amsterdam by Pieter van der Does and Arnout Schuijff, Adyen has expanded its presence with offices in Europe, North America, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region. The company pursued an initial public offering on Euronext Amsterdam in 2018, and its shares are also available as American Depositary Receipts on the OTC market under the symbol ADYEY. Adyen serves a diverse client base, from start-ups to leading global brands, adapting its platform to regional payment preferences and regulatory requirements.
Under the leadership of co-founders Pieter van der Does as chief executive officer and Arnout Schuijff as chief technology officer, Adyen emphasizes innovation, reliability and data-driven decision-making. Its ongoing investments in new payment methods, risk controls and platform capabilities aim to help merchants simplify payment operations, reduce costs and enhance the customer checkout experience worldwide.
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