Adyen and Uber have broadened their international collaboration to encompass new territories and the addition of physical kiosks, facilitating ride bookings without the need for mobile applications.
This extension was officially announced by Adyen on February 9, 2026. Since 2012, Adyen has provided payment infrastructure to Uber, covering transactions in over 70 countries across six continents.
The expanded partnership now includes payment processing services for the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and various Caribbean territories. Additionally, Adyen is enhancing local acquiring capabilities in Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia. New payment methods have been introduced, such as Pix in Brazil, Afterpay in Australia, and WeChat Pay for users booking through the WeChat mini application.
Kiosk deployment tackles connectivity issues
Uber has introduced kiosks operating with Adyen payment terminals to offer an alternative booking method for travelers without local mobile data access. Passengers can enter their destination details at these kiosks, choose ride options, and receive printed receipts containing trip information.
The first installation of the kiosk took place at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal C in New York. Uber plans to deploy more kiosks at hotels, ports, and international airports over the coming months. These installations cater to situations where travelers do not have access to smartphones, local SIM cards, or the Uber application.
The Adyen payment terminals support the necessary transaction processing and receipt printing functionalities for the kiosk operations. The payment infrastructure connects to Uber’s ride-matching systems to complete bookings and assign drivers.
Localizing payment methods supports regional growth
Uber’s integration of local payment methods reflects market needs in regions where card usage is limited or where other payment solutions are preferred by consumers. Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system launched by the Central Bank of Brazil in 2020, processed approximately 64 billion transactions in 2024. This system allows real-time transfers between bank accounts through QR codes or account identifiers.
Afterpay operates as a buy now, pay later (BNPL) service in Australia, owned by Block Inc., following its acquisition in 2022. WeChat Pay, operated by Tencent, serves as the primary payment method in China with over 1.4 billion users globally as of the latest data.
Local acquiring helps merchants process payments via domestic banking infrastructure rather than cross-border routing, typically reducing transaction costs and improving authorization rates. Uber’s expansion of local acquiring services in Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia aligns with regulatory and commercial considerations favoring domestic payment processing.
The partnership journey spans over a decade
Adyen began processing payments for Uber in 2012 when the ride-hailing platform was operating in limited markets. The partnership has grown alongside Uber’s geographic expansion, now encompassing not only ride-hailing but also food delivery through Uber Eats and freight logistics through Uber Freight.
The kiosk initiative marks Uber’s first foray into stationary booking infrastructure, diverging from its mobile-first operational model. Physical terminals serve specific use cases such as airport arrivals, hotel lobbies, and areas with transient populations lacking local mobile connectivity.
