Secure online payments for you and your customers

Adyen offers a wide range of online payment methods. Customers can pay on your website, in-app or even recurring with our online payments platform with all major payment methods. 

Accept the following online payment methods into your checkout with our financial technology platform: 

• Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay and all major credit cards.

• Debit cards: Visa Debit, Mastercard Debit, Maestro and more.

• Digital wallets: Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, WeChat Pay, Alipay and more.

• Buy now, pay later: Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm and many more.

• Bank transfers: iDEAL, Sofort, Bancontact, Giropay, EPS and many more.

• Real-time payments: PIX, SEPA Instant and many more.

• Vouchers, prepaid and gift cards: Many different providers.

The specific payment methods that are available to your business will depend on your location and the types of customers you are targeting. However, we offer a wide range of payment methods to choose from, so you can be sure to find the right ones for your business. Discover popular payment methods from around the world here.

In addition to these online payment methods, we also offer a variety of other payment methods, such as in-person payments, mobile payments and recurring payments.

Yes, Adyen's online payment system is secure. We use the latest security to protect your data, including:

• PCI DSS compliance: Adyen is a PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider, with PCI DSS compliance assessed by an independent Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) annually.

• Encryption: We encrypt all customer data, including credit card numbers, before it is transmitted over the internet.

• Fraud protection: We use a variety of fraud prevention techniques to protect your customers from fraud, including 3D Secure.

• Security audits: Adyen's security is regularly audited by independent security firms to ensure that it meets the highest standards.

In addition to these security measures, we also offer a variety of features to help you protect your customers' data, such as:

• Tokenisation: We allow you to store your customers' payment information as tokens, which are encrypted and cannot be used to make unauthorised payments.

• Recurring payments: You can set up recurring payments for your customers, which can help to reduce the risk of fraud.

Adyen is suitable for enterprise businesses, including:

• E-commerce businesses: Adyen offers a variety of payment methods that are well-suited for ecommerce businesses, including credit cards, debit cards, digital wallets and buy now, pay later (BNPL) options.

• Retail businesses: We offer an array of in-store payment solutions tailored to the needs of retail businesses. Our comprehensive range includes cutting-edge point-of-sale (POS) systems, convenient mobile payments and secure contactless payment options

• SaaS businesses: We provide a variety of payment methods that are ideal for SaaS businesses, including recurring payments, subscription payments and in-app payments.

• Platforms and marketplaces: Discover a range of payment methods tailored for platforms and marketplaces, including in-app payments, cross-border transactions and multi-currency support.

For each transaction, we charge a fixed processing fee + a fee determined by the payment method. Other Adyen products, besides payment methods, are priced separately.

You can find the full list of prices for supported payment methods here. 

Yes, Adyen is a payment gateway. A payment gateway is a company that facilitates the transfer of funds between a customer and a merchant. We provide a platform that allows merchants to accept payments from customers around the world using a variety of payment methods.

Adyen is also a payment processor, which means that we handle the authorisation and settlement of payments. This means that we are responsible for verifying that the customer has the funds to make the payment and for sending the funds to the merchant.

We have consolidated a payment gateway, payment processor and an acquiring bank in one platform for both online and in-person payments. Learn more here. 

Yes, Adyen offers recurring payments. Recurring payments allow businesses to collect payments from customers on a recurring basis, such as monthly or annually. 

This is a popular payment method for businesses that offer subscription services, such as streaming services, software as a service (SaaS) applications and memberships. We provide recurring payment solutions for every type of business.