Adyen N.V. is a global payments company that offers a unified platform designed to simplify and streamline the end-to-end payments process for merchants. Established in Amsterdam in 2006, Adyen provides a single integration point for online, mobile and in-store transactions, connecting directly to major card schemes, local payment methods and alternative payment systems.
The company’s core products include a payments gateway, risk management tools, acquiring services and point-of-sale terminals. Adyen’s gateway supports over 250 payment methods such as credit and debit cards, digital wallets and country-specific solutions. Its risk management suite leverages real-time data and machine learning models to detect and prevent fraudulent activity. On the acquiring side, Adyen enables merchants to settle transactions directly, reducing the need for multiple intermediaries.
Adyen serves a wide range of industries—retail, travel, digital goods, hospitality and more—with customers spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. The company operates offices in major commercial centers such as New York, London, Singapore, São Paulo and Sydney, allowing it to provide localized support and regulatory expertise in key markets worldwide.
Co-founded by Pieter van der Does, who serves as Chief Executive Officer, and Arnout Schuijff, Chief Technology Officer, Adyen remains privately held with its primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam. Under their leadership, the company has focused on innovation in payment technology, investing in cloud infrastructure and data analytics to enhance performance, scalability and merchant experience across geographies.
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