Adyen will participate in the European Central Bank (ECB) digital euro pilot program. The ECB selected Adyen as one of 36 payment service providers for this initiative. This program tests real-world applications of a central bank digital currency across various payment scenarios. The ECB expects to launch the digital euro in the second half of 2027. Adyen joins major institutions like Deutsche Bank and Revolut in this development phase.
Adyen also joined the European Payments Initiative (EPI) as a principal member. This move aims to expand the acceptance of the Wero digital wallet across Europe. These developments reinforce Adyen's strategy to build a sovereign and competitive European payments ecosystem.