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Adyen

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Adyen is a global payment provider used by merchants to accept cards and local payment methods online and in-store.

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Adyen Company Overview

Foundation
2006
Stock ID
EURONEXT:ADYEN
Company Type
public
Employees
10,000+
Location
NLDNLD
Channel
OnlineIn person

Features

Global acceptance & local payment methods

Supports major card schemes and a wide range of local payment methods for cross-border selling and localized checkout.

Unified online and in-store payments

Designed for omnichannel businesses that want consistent payment operations across ecommerce, mobile, and POS environments.

Authorization performance signals

Provides reporting to help monitor authorization success and investigate card declines by issuer, country, channel, or payment method.

Authentication & SCA support

Tools for 3D Secure and strong customer authentication flows to balance compliance needs with customer experience.

Risk management & fraud controls

Risk rules and monitoring options to help reduce fraud while managing false positives and conversion impact.

Disputes and chargeback handling

Workflows and reporting to track disputes, respond with evidence, and analyze chargeback drivers over time.

Security and compliance

Security and compliance features aimed at protecting payment data and supporting common regulatory requirements.

Reliability and operational tooling

Operational dashboards, logs, and status visibility to support incident response and payment performance monitoring.

Tip from SmartRetry For card declines, segment by issuer country and decline reason, then test routing and 3DS triggers only on the segments with the highest decline concentration.

Currencies

Processing currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, CAD, CHF, CNY, SGD, HKD, INR, BRL

Available in

Available countries
  • Global

FAQ

Adyen is a payment provider/PSP that also offers acquiring in many markets; in some cases you may use Adyen with other acquiring or local partners depending on region and method.
Start by reviewing decline reasons and issuer patterns, confirm accurate transaction and customer data, and evaluate authentication strategy (for example, when to apply 3DS) by region and card type.
Compare declines by BIN/issuer, country, channel (web/app/in-store), and recent changes (descriptor, 3DS settings, risk rules, routing). Also confirm there are no outages or integration errors.
Yes. Adyen supports 3D Secure flows and provides options to help merchants meet SCA needs, with configuration varying by region and use case.
Yes. Many merchants use Adyen for ecommerce and in-store payments to unify reporting and operations, subject to supported terminals and regions.
Adyen provides dispute notifications, evidence submission workflows, and reporting so teams can track outcomes and improve dispute prevention.
Adyen operates globally, but onboarding, supported payment methods, and acquiring availability can vary by business model, risk profile, and region.

Statuses

StatusesAll
CodeDescriptionLevelFrequencyResolution
Payment Status
Received

Received

The financial institution received the request to make the payment. The shopper must still complete their authorization. When the shopper completes the authorization, the payment gets the Authorised status.

Pending, InfoCommonT0
Open

Open

The offer is pending authorization. Applies to payments where authorization is asynchronous, such as redirects to issuers, 3D Secure 2 authentication flows, or redirect-based payment methods.

PendingCommonT0
OfferCancelled

Offer Cancelled

The payment was not successfully authorized by the shopper, so the offer was cancelled. Applies to asynchronous authorization flows. If funds left the shopper's account, they should contact their issuing bank. This is a final status.

Error, DeclineOccasionalT2
OfferExpired

Offer Expired

The payment was not successfully authorized by the shopper within the payment method's time limit, so the offer was cancelled. Applies to asynchronous authorization flows. This is a final status.

Error, DeclineOccasionalT0
Authorised

Authorised

The shopper authorized the payment, and it was approved by the financial institution. Funds are reserved and the payment gets captured automatically by default. Wait for capture before delivering goods or services.

Success, PendingCommonT0
AuthorisedPending

Authorised Pending

The shopper's bank approved the payment, but the card and the payment terminal must still confirm that the payment can be made. If authorized it moves to Authorised; if cancelled it moves to Cancelled.

PendingOccasionalT0
Cancelled

Cancelled

The payment was cancelled, preventing funds from being transferred. If funds are reserved in the shopper's account, ask the shopper to contact their bank to release the funds. This is a final status.

DeclineCommonT2
Refused

Refused

The payment request was received but not approved. Rejected by the scheme, financial institution, or Adyen's risk checks. Check the refusal reason to understand why. This is a final status.

Decline, ErrorCommonT2
ERROR

ERROR

An error occurred while communicating with the financial institution, so funds were not processed. Ask the shopper to retry the payment and verify the payment request was correct. This is a final status.

ErrorOccasionalT0
Retried

Retried

An error occurred while communicating with the financial institution, so funds were not processed. Adyen has automatically retried authorization. If retry succeeds, payment moves to Authorised.

Pending, ErrorRareT0
Expired

Expired

The payment has expired and can no longer be captured. Occurs when an Authorised payment is not captured or cancelled within the payment method's validity period (typically 28 days for cards). Ask shopper to make a new payment. This is a final status.

ErrorOccasionalT0
HandledExternally

Handled Externally

Applies to cash payments handled outside the Adyen platform. The payment has been registered for bookkeeping purposes only and appears as a transaction without a settlement in Customer Area. This is a final status.

InfoRareT0
ReceivedIncrementalAuth

Received Incremental Auth

The original authorized amount was adjusted (incremental authorization). When the adjusted amount is processed, the payment returns to the Authorised status and can be captured.

Pending, InfoRareT0
SentForSettle

Sent For Settle

The request to transfer funds has been sent to the financial institution. This payment can no longer be cancelled. Adyen is waiting to receive the funds; expect Settled status within 10 days.

PendingCommonT0
Settled

Settled

The funds from the payment have been received by Adyen. Does not necessarily mean funds have been paid out to the merchant; depends on the payout model. This is a final status for successful payments.

SuccessCommonT0
SettledBulk

Settled Bulk

Applies only to payments where Adyen performs acquiring. Funds have been received by Adyen. Equivalent to the Settled status. This is a final status for successful payments.

SuccessOccasionalT0
SettleScheduled

Settle Scheduled

Applies to Sales day payout transactions only. The payment was successfully captured and confirmed. Net transaction amount will be paid out per the Sales day payout schedule. Appears in reports as Settled. This is a final status.

SuccessOccasionalT0
SettledExternally

Settled Externally

The payment was settled with an external acquirer. Adyen received confirmation from the acquirer that funds were transferred to the merchant. This is a final status.

SuccessRareT0
SettledExternallyWithInfo

Settled Externally With Info

The payment was settled with an external acquirer with additional info. Adyen received acquirer confirmation that funds were transferred to the merchant. This is a final status.

SuccessRareT0
SettledInstallment

Settled Installment

Applies to installment payments only. One installment of this payment has been settled. When all installments have settled, the payment moves to SettledInInstallments.

Success, PendingOccasionalT0
SettledInInstallments

Settled In Installments

Applies to installment payments only. The full payment amount has been settled across all installments. Each installment carries the SettledInstallment status. This is a final status.

SuccessOccasionalT0
SettledInstallmentBulk

Settled Installment Bulk

Applies to installment payments only. The payment has been fully settled in installments. Settlement comes in installments, each with the SettledInstallment status. This is a final status.

SuccessRareT0
SettledReversed

Settled Reversed

The payment has not been settled because Adyen did not receive funds 30 days after capture. If funds are received after 30 days, the payment moves to Settled.

ErrorRareT1
CaptureFailed

Capture Failed

The attempt to capture the payment failed and the shopper did not transfer funds to the merchant. Adyen will attempt to resolve and recapture. Check the CaptureFailureReason in Transaction Events.

ErrorOccasionalT1
CapturedWithOtherAcquirer

Captured With Other Acquirer

The payment was captured by a different acquirer than the one used for authorization. The transaction was processed as a new payment with the same merchant reference. This is a final status.

InfoRareT0
Refund Status
SentForRefund

Sent For Refund

The refund request has been sent to the financial institution. Adyen is waiting for confirmation. If Refunded status is not received within 10 days, contact Support.

PendingCommonT0
Refunded

Refunded

Funds were deducted from the merchant's account and the financial institution intends to return them to the shopper. It can take up to 40 days for the shopper to receive the funds. This is a final status.

SuccessCommonT0
RefundedBulk

Refunded Bulk

Applies only to payments where Adyen performs acquiring. Funds were deducted from the merchant's account and the financial institution intends to refund the shopper. Can take up to 40 days. This is a final status.

SuccessOccasionalT0
RefundScheduled

Refund Scheduled

The payment was successfully refunded. The institution took funds from the merchant's account and refunded the shopper. Net transaction amount will be debited per the Sales day payout schedule. This is a final status.

SuccessOccasionalT0
RefundedExternally

Refunded Externally

The payment was refunded through an external acquirer and Adyen received confirmation. If the shopper did not receive funds, contact the acquiring partner. This is a final status.

SuccessRareT0
RefundedExternallyWithInfo

Refunded Externally With Info

The payment was refunded through an external acquirer with additional info, and Adyen received confirmation. If the shopper did not receive funds, contact the acquiring partner. This is a final status.

SuccessRareT0
RefundedInstallment

Refunded Installment

Applies to installment payments only. A single installment was refunded. When all installments are refunded, the payment moves to RefundedInInstallments.

Success, PendingOccasionalT0
RefundedInInstallments

Refunded In Installments

Applies to installment payments only. The full payment has been refunded across all installments. Can take up to 40 days for the shopper to receive all funds. This is a final status.

SuccessOccasionalT0
RefundedInstallmentBulk

Refunded Installment Bulk

Applies to installment payments only. The payment has been fully refunded in installments. Can take up to 40 days for the shopper to receive funds. This is a final status.

SuccessRareT0
RefundedReversed

Refunded Reversed

The refund was attempted but the shopper did not receive the funds; Adyen returned funds to the merchant's account. Common cause: the shopper's bank account is no longer valid. Contact the shopper to arrange another transfer method. This is a final status.

ErrorOccasionalT3
RefundFailed

Refund Failed

The refund failed and the shopper did not receive funds. Funds remain in the merchant's account. Adyen will attempt to retry. Check RefundFailureReason in Transaction Events.

ErrorOccasionalT1
RefundNotCleared

Refund Not Cleared

The shopper received the funds, but the refund was not settled because the acquirer did not process the refund within 30 days of initiation. An additional Refunded record may appear if the refund is processed later.

Error, InfoRareT1
RefundAuthorised

Refund Authorised

Applies to unreferenced refunds only. The refund has been recorded but the request has not yet been sent to the financial institution. The refund can still be cancelled before it moves to Refunded.

PendingRareT0
RefundPending

Refund Pending

Applies to unreferenced refunds for in-person payments only. The refund has been recorded but not yet sent to the financial institution. Can still be cancelled before it moves to Refunded.

PendingRareT0
RefundScheduledUnconfirmed

Refund Scheduled Unconfirmed

Applies to Sales day payout transactions only. An intermediary state where the institution will take funds from the merchant's account to refund the shopper, but no funds have moved yet. Moves to RefundScheduled after processing.

PendingRareT0
UnconfirmedRefundFailed

Unconfirmed Refund Failed

Applies to Sales day payout transactions only after a RefundScheduledUnconfirmed status. The payment method did not confirm the refund or a technical error occurred. Initiate the refund again.

ErrorRareT0
AcquirerRefundFailed

Acquirer Refund Failed

Applies to Sales day payout transactions only; appears in reports as RefundFailed. The acquirer notified Adyen that funds will not be paid out because the capture failed. Funds already paid out are reverted and credited back to the merchant's account.

ErrorRareT1
Dispute Status
Chargeback

Chargeback

The shopper attempted to reverse the payment and the issuer has started a dispute process. Adyen withdraws the disputed funds from the merchant's account. Supply defense documents or accept the chargeback via the Dispute details page.

Error, DeclineOccasionalT1
ChargebackExternally

Chargeback Externally

An external acquirer recorded the transaction as a chargeback. The shopper attempted to reverse the payment and the issuer started a dispute process. Adyen withdraws the disputed funds from the merchant's account.

Error, DeclineRareT1
ChargebackExternallyWithInfo

Chargeback Externally With Info

An external acquirer recorded the transaction as a chargeback with additional info. The shopper attempted to reverse the payment and the issuer started a dispute process. Adyen withdraws the disputed funds from the merchant's account.

Error, DeclineRareT1
SecondChargeback

Second Chargeback

The defense of the first chargeback was not successful and the shopper has attempted to reverse the payment again. Adyen has withdrawn or will withdraw the disputed funds from the merchant's account. This is a final status.

Error, DeclineRareT1
ChargebackReversed

Chargeback Reversed

The disputed funds have been transferred back to the merchant's account. The merchant successfully defended the dispute or the shopper repaid the funds. This is a final status for successful disputes.

SuccessOccasionalT0
ChargebackReversedExternallyWithInfo

Chargeback Reversed Externally With Info

An external acquirer recorded that the chargeback was reversed. The disputed funds have been transferred back to the merchant's account. The merchant successfully defended the dispute or the shopper repaid the funds. This is a final status.

SuccessRareT0
Payout Status
ReceivedPayout

Received Payout

Adyen received the payout request. When the payout is authorized, funds will be sent to the receiver.

PendingOccasionalT0
PayoutAuthorised

Payout Authorised

The payout is authorized and funds will be sent to the receiver. After processing, the payment moves to SentForPayout, then PaidOut.

Pending, SuccessOccasionalT0
RefusedPayout

Refused Payout

The payout was refused. Rejected by the scheme, financial institution, or Adyen's risk checks. Check the refusal reason, review risk settings, and ask the shopper to contact their issuing bank. This is a final status.

Decline, ErrorOccasionalT2
SentForPayout

Sent For Payout

Funds have been sent to the receiver but the payout is not yet complete. Adyen is waiting for financial institution confirmation. If PaidOut status is not received within 10 days, contact Support.

PendingOccasionalT0
PaidOut

Paid Out

The payout was completed. Funds have been transferred to the receiver. This is a final status.

SuccessOccasionalT0
PaidOutScheduled

Paid Out Scheduled

The payout was successfully processed and funds sent to the receiver. Net transaction amount will be debited per the Sales day payout schedule. Equivalent to PaidOutAcquirer. Appears in reports as PaidOut. This is a final status.

SuccessRareT0
PaidOutExternally

Paid Out Externally

The payout was completed with an external acquirer. Funds have been transferred to the receiver. If the receiver did not receive funds, contact the acquiring partner. This is a final status.

SuccessRareT0
PaidOutExternallyWithInfo

Paid Out Externally With Info

The payout was completed with an external acquirer with additional info. Funds have been transferred to the receiver. If the receiver did not receive funds, contact the acquiring partner. This is a final status.

SuccessRareT0
PaidOutReversed

Paid Out Reversed

Applies to Sales day payout accounts. The payout was reversed because Adyen did not receive funds to be paid out or could not finish the payout process. This is a final status.

ErrorRareT1
PayoutError

Payout Error

An error occurred while communicating with the financial institution and the payout was not processed. Verify the payment request was correct with the technical team. This is a final status.

ErrorRareT1
PayoutFailed

Payout Failed

Adyen received the payout request and forwarded it to the card scheme, but the card scheme did not process it. Adyen will attempt to retry. Check PayoutFailureReason in Transaction Events.

ErrorRareT1
AcquirerPayoutFailed

Acquirer Payout Failed

Applies to Sales day payout transactions only; appears in reports as CaptureFailed. The acquirer notified Adyen that funds will not be paid out because the capture failed. Funds already paid out are reverted and debited from the merchant's account.

ErrorRareT1
Refusal Codes
0

Authorised (No Refusal)

refusalReasonCode 0 is sometimes returned alongside resultCode Authorised. When this occurs, the refusal reason code should be ignored "" the transaction succeeded.

Success, InfoOccasionalT0
2

Refused

The transaction was refused by the issuer or acquirer without a more specific reason provided.

DeclineCommonT2
3

Referral

The transaction requires a referral. The issuer is requesting manual review or voice authorization before proceeding.

Decline, PendingOccasionalT2
4

Acquirer Error

The transaction did not go through due to an error on the acquirer's end. This is not a shopper-side issue; it is an infrastructure or connectivity problem at the acquiring bank.

ErrorOccasionalT1
5

Blocked Card

The card used for the transaction is blocked and therefore unusable. The shopper should contact their issuing bank to unblock or replace the card.

DeclineOccasionalT2
6

Expired Card

The card used for the transaction has expired and is therefore unusable. The shopper should use a different, valid card.

DeclineCommonT3
7

Invalid Amount

An amount mismatch occurred during the transaction process. The amount submitted does not match what is expected by the issuer or scheme.

Error, DeclineOccasionalT0
8

Invalid Card Number

The specified card number is incorrect or invalid. The shopper should check and re-enter their card details.

DeclineCommonT0
9

Issuer Unavailable

It is not possible to contact the shopper's bank to authorize the transaction. This is typically a temporary connectivity issue.

ErrorOccasionalT0
10

Not Supported

The shopper's bank does not support or does not allow this type of transaction. The shopper should try a different payment method or contact their bank.

DeclineOccasionalT3
11

3D Not Authenticated

3D Secure authentication was not executed or did not complete successfully. The transaction was declined due to a failed or missing authentication step.

Decline, ErrorOccasionalT0
12

Not Enough Balance

The card does not have sufficient funds to cover the payable amount. The shopper should use a different card or payment method.

DeclineCommonT3
14

Acquirer Fraud

The transaction was flagged as possible fraud by the acquirer. The payment was declined as a precautionary measure.

Decline, ErrorOccasionalT1
15

Cancelled

The transaction was cancelled. This corresponds to the Cancelled payment status when a cancellation is submitted.

DeclineOccasionalT0
16

Shopper Cancelled

The shopper cancelled the transaction before completing it. No funds were charged.

DeclineCommonT0
17

Invalid Pin

The specified PIN is incorrect or invalid. The shopper should re-enter the correct PIN.

DeclineOccasionalT0
18

Pin Tries Exceeded

The shopper entered an incorrect PIN more than three times in a row. The card may now be blocked. The shopper should contact their issuing bank.

DeclineOccasionalT2
19

Pin Validation Not Possible

It is not possible to validate the specified PIN number. This may indicate a technical issue with PIN processing.

Error, DeclineRareT1
20

FRAUD

Pre-authorization risk checks resulted in a fraud score of 100 or more. The transaction was flagged as fraudulent and refused. Review your risk settings if this is unexpected.

Decline, ErrorOccasionalT1
21

Not Submitted

The transaction was not submitted correctly for processing. Verify the payment request structure and parameters.

ErrorOccasionalT0
22

FRAUD-CANCELLED

The combined sum of pre-authorization and post-authorization risk checks resulted in a fraud score of 100 or more. The transaction was flagged as fraudulent and refused.

Decline, ErrorOccasionalT1
23

Transaction Not Permitted

The transaction is not permitted to the issuer/cardholder, not allowed for this merchant, or not permitted to the acquirer/terminal. Maps to issuer decline codes 57 and 58.

DeclineOccasionalT3
24

CVC Declined

The specified CVC (card security code / CVV / CID) is invalid. The shopper should re-enter the correct CVC from the back of their card.

DeclineCommonT0
25

Restricted Card

The card is restricted. Maps to issuer decline codes for restricted cards or cards invalid in a given country. The shopper should contact their bank or use a different card.

DeclineOccasionalT2
26

Revocation Of Auth

The shopper requested to stop a recurring subscription. Maps to issuer codes R0 (Stop Payment Order), R1 (Revocation of Authorization Order), and R3 (Revocation of All Authorizations Order).

DeclineOccasionalT3
27

Declined Non Generic

Maps all response codes that cannot be reliably mapped to a specific reason. Used to distinguish generic declines (e.g., Mastercard '05: Do not honor') from more specific refusal reasons.

DeclineCommonT2
28

Withdrawal Amount Exceeded

The transaction amount was higher than the withdrawal amount permitted for the shopper's card. The shopper should contact their bank or use a different card.

DeclineOccasionalT2
29

Withdrawal Count Exceeded

The shopper exceeded the number of withdrawals permitted on their card. The shopper should contact their bank or wait until the limit resets.

DeclineOccasionalT2
31

Issuer Suspected Fraud

The issuer reported the transaction as suspected fraud. The shopper should contact their issuing bank to resolve.

Decline, ErrorOccasionalT2
32

AVS Declined

The address data the shopper entered does not match the address on file with the card issuer. The shopper should verify their billing address.

DeclineOccasionalT0
33

Card Requires Online Pin

The shopper's bank requires the shopper to enter a PIN to complete this transaction. The shopper should proceed with PIN entry.

Decline, PendingRareT0
34

No Checking Account Available On Card

The shopper's bank requires a checking account to complete the purchase, but none is available on the card. The shopper should use a different payment method.

DeclineRareT3
35

No Savings Account Available On Card

The shopper's bank requires a savings account to complete the purchase, but none is available on the card. The shopper should use a different payment method.

DeclineRareT3
36

Mobile Pin Required

The shopper's bank requires the shopper to enter a mobile PIN to authorize the transaction.

Decline, PendingRareT0
37

Contactless Fallback

The shopper abandoned the transaction after attempting a contactless payment and being prompted to try a different card entry method (PIN or swipe).

DeclineOccasionalT0
38

Authentication Required

The issuer declined the authentication exemption request and requires full 3D Secure authentication for this transaction. Retry the payment with 3D Secure enabled.

DeclineOccasionalT0
39

RReq Not Received From DS

The issuer or scheme was unable to communicate the authentication outcome via RReq (Results Request message in 3D Secure 2). Retry the transaction.

Error, DeclineRareT0
40

Current AID Is In Penalty Box

The payment network cannot be reached for the current Application Identifier (AID). Retry the transaction with a different payment method.

Error, DeclineRareT1
41

CVM Required Restart Payment

A PIN or signature is required to complete the transaction. The shopper should retry the transaction providing the required cardholder verification method.

Decline, PendingRareT0
42

3DS Authentication Error

3D Secure authentication failed due to an issue at the card network or issuer level. Retry the transaction, or retry with a different payment method.

Error, DeclineOccasionalT0
46

Transaction Blocked By Adyen To Prevent Excessive Retry Fees

Adyen's excessive retry prevention service blocked the transaction to protect the merchant from penalty fees charged by card schemes for excessive retries of declined transactions.

Decline, InfoOccasionalT1
50

Token Revoked

The token granted to the merchant for recurring charges was disabled by the shopper. The shopper has revoked consent for future charges using this token.

DeclineOccasionalT3

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