Adyen Named a Leader in 2026 Forrester Payment Provider Report
Adyen has been recognised as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Merchant Payment Providers, Q1 2026 report. The company stood out among four top providers, alongside Checkout.com, Stripe, and Nuvei. Its strong performance in innovation and customer experience set it apart in the industry.
The report awarded Adyen the highest possible score—5.0—in 11 of 24 criteria. These included checkout and user interface design, card-based authorisation, and innovation. In total, the company achieved top marks in 14 different areas, such as data analytics, roadmap execution, and real-time insights.
Customers highlighted Adyen's disciplined approach, high transaction approval rates, and robust technical architecture. The firm's 'build-over-buy' philosophy often puts it ahead of competitors in rolling out new features. Its core advantage lies in a unified global platform, requiring just one integration for merchants to manage payments worldwide.
Adyen's 5/5 rating in innovation reflects its focus on shaping commerce through a single, cohesive system. The company sees this recognition as proof of its long-term strategy to simplify and enhance digital transactions.
The Forrester report confirms Adyen's position as a key player in payment processing. Its high scores in innovation, authorisation, and analytics reinforce its reputation for reliability and forward-thinking solutions. Merchants using the platform benefit from a streamlined, globally scalable system.
