FinTech: Amazon Japan Selects Adyen To Process Payments

The Adyen platform enables Amazon.co.jp to optimize the checkout experience for its customers.
Global payments platform Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) provides end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution. It announced today that it is now processing payments for Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Japan. (ADYEN)
Amazon Japan will achieve a more seamless transaction flow and checkout experience for its customers on Amazon.co.jp through the use of Adyen’s platform and its direct acquiring and data-rich insights.
“Japan’s digital sector has seen accelerated growth in the past two years. Tapping into our platform allows Amazon Japan to offer richer customer experiences with our payment optimization tools and data insights,” said Jonathan Epstein, Country Manager Japan, Adyen.
“We strive to provide our customers with the best shopping experience, and Adyen’s global payments expertise is a great match for Amazon’s customer-centric philosophy,” said Henri Tsuruta, Head of Finance, Amazon Japan Consumer Payments.
Founded by Pieter van der Does and Arnout Schuijff in 2006, Adyen is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
It has offices around the globe and works with major brands like Facebook, SHEIN, Uber, Spotify, L’Oréal, Cathay Pacific, Grab, Klook and Singapore Airlines.
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