How to Integrate Adyen Payments

This article provides a clear overview of how Adyen can be used as a payment provider within Mastermind. The goal is to help teams understand the capabilities, setup steps, and advantages of enabling Adyen for card payments especially for businesses operating in Europe and North America. With enterprise-grade reliability and broad regional coverage, Adyen offers a flexible solution for organizations seeking secure and scalable payment processing.

Key Features and Benefits

1. Card Payments Across EU & North America

Adyen supports credit and debit card processing, making it suitable for companies serving customers in regions where reliable payment infrastructure is essential.

2. Enterprise-Level Performance

Adyen is widely recognized for robust security, strong compliance standards, and performance suitable for high-volume businesses.

3. Compatibility With Existing Users

Many organizations already work with Adyen. By supporting it directly, Mastermind allows these businesses to connect their existing accounts without additional onboarding processes.

4. Security With 3DS Support

Adyen’s ability to process 3D Secure-enabled cards adds an extra layer of protection for international and higher-risk transactions.

5. Improved Client Acquisition

Supporting a widely used payment provider helps businesses expand into enterprise markets and onboard clients more quickly.

How to Connect Adyen for Card Payments

Step 1: Prepare Your Adyen Merchant Account

Ensure you have:

  • An active merchant account
  • Approval from Adyen
  • Required credentials (live or test)

Step 2: Access Payment Settings

In your account, navigate to:

Marketing & Sales → Payments → Connect Adyen

Step 3: Enter Credentials

Add the necessary credential details:

Live Mode

  • Company API Key
  • Live URL Prefix

Test/Sandbox Mode

  • Company API Key

After entering the correct information, select Save.

Step 4: Set as Default Payment Provider

Assign Adyen as the default provider in the channels where card payments should be accepted.

Step 5: Begin Accepting Payments

Once connected, Adyen-enabled payment links, checkout flows, and card processing will become available for use within Mastermind.

FAQs

Question: What do I need before connecting Adyen?

Answer: You need an active Adyen merchant account, required credentials, and approval from Adyen to enable payments.

Question: Which payment methods are supported right now?

Answer: Currently, only card payments (credit and debit) are supported. Additional methods may be evaluated for future phases.

Question: Where do I enter my credentials?

Answer: Go to Dashboard → Payments → Connect Adyen and enter your live or test credentials.

Question: Can I test the integration before going live?

Answer: Yes. You can connect your sandbox key to test payment flows before activating live mode.

Question: Who determines pricing and availability?

Answer: All pricing, underwriting decisions, and regional availability are managed directly by Adyen.

Question: Does this integration support 3D Secure (3DS) transactions?

Answer: Yes. Adyen’s integration supports 3D Secure-enabled cards, providing an additional layer of security for international and higher-risk transactions.