Adyen is a global payment company based in Amsterdam, founded in 2006. With over 4,300 employees across 23 countries, it operates as an acquiring bank and payment service provider. Adyen's platform simplifies the payment lifecycle by integrating various functions such as gateway, processing, risk management, issuing, and acquiring into a single solution. This allows businesses to accept payments through e-commerce, mobile, and point-of-sale (POS) channels.

The company offers a range of services, including payment processing in multiple currencies, POS solutions, and tools for fraud detection. Adyen also provides a service for issuing virtual and physical cards, as well as a product designed for marketplaces to manage payments and payouts. With a strong global presence and acquiring licenses in numerous countries, Adyen supports large enterprises and merchants in achieving their payment needs efficiently. The company is publicly listed on Euronext Amsterdam since June 2018 and processes over 1.2 trillion in payment volume, establishing itself as a key player in the payments industry.