Adyen Expands Uber Payments Deal, Launches Ride Kiosks

Adyen and Uber have announced the expansion of their global partnership as Uber pushes into new markets and adds new ways for travelers to request rides. These options now include“Uber kiosks,” designed for people who may not have the app or local mobile data. 

In a Feb. 9, 2026 announcement, Adyen said it will continue serving as a core payments partner for Uber, building on a relationship that began in 2012. The companies said the expansion will support Uber’s payment processing across additional geographies and help Uber offer more alternative payment methods through Adyen’s Checkout API. 

Adyen and Uber highlighted new territories where Uber is leveraging Adyen’s services, including the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and the Caribbean. They also pointed to expanded “local acquiring” in several regions, including Mexico, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia.

The partnership also emphasizes integrating high-growth local payment methods. The press release cited Pix in Brazil, AfterPay in Australia, and WeChat Pay globally for travelers ordering Uber through the WeChat mini app. 

A key new element is Uber’s rollout of ride-request kiosks powered by Adyen terminals. Uber positions the kiosks as a simple, “phone-free” option for international visitors. Travelers enter a destination, select a ride type, and receive a printed receipt with trip details. Uber’s first kiosk debuted at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal C, with additional rollouts planned for hotels, ports, and international airports in the coming months, according to the companies. 

While the Adyen-Uber announcement is global, Mexico appears directly in the payments roadmap through the planned expansion of local acquiring. That timing is notable as Uber navigates an active regulatory and legal environment in Mexico.

On one front, Mexican authorities previously announced inspections after Uber raised fares by up to 7%, with the Ministry of Labor (STPS) and consumer watchdog PROFECO arguing the increase violated commitments tied to the labor-platform reform negotiations.

Separately, Uber has also sought more operational certainty at airports. In late 2025, Uber said it secured a definitive court suspension allowing pickups and drop-offs in federal airport zones across more than 70 airports while broader legal issues continue working through the courts. 

Against that backdrop, expanding payments capabilities, adding more payment methods, and introducing kiosk-based ride requests could help Uber reduce friction for travelers while it continues scaling across markets like Mexico.