Globant and Adyen Forge Alliance to Unlock Faster Global Payments

NEW YORK, NY – March 18, 2026 – Digital transformation giant Globant and global financial technology platform Adyen have announced a global strategic partnership, a move set to significantly accelerate how merchants integrate payment systems and generate revenue across international markets. The collaboration formalizes Globant's role as a lead integration partner for Adyen, expanding on a previous project-by-project relationship to create a more streamlined and powerful offering for enterprise clients.

This alliance brings together Adyen's end-to-end payments platform, used by leading companies like Meta, Uber, and Microsoft, with Globant's deep expertise in AI-powered digital transformation and systems integration. The partnership aims to help businesses accelerate onboarding, streamline complex payment system integrations, and expand their capabilities across the globe, addressing critical pain points in an increasingly complex digital commerce environment.

Addressing a Fragmented and Complex Market

The digital payments landscape, while ripe with opportunity, presents a minefield of challenges for businesses. Merchants frequently grapple with slow and technically complex integrations, the constant threat of sophisticated fraud, and the need to support a dizzying array of payment methods—from credit cards and digital wallets to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and local payment options. These hurdles can lead to delayed product launches, poor user experiences at checkout, and ultimately, lost revenue.

Furthermore, as businesses expand globally, they face a fragmented regulatory landscape and varying payment infrastructures, making cross-border commerce slow, opaque, and expensive. The market for payment integration is fiercely competitive, with fintech leaders like Stripe and PayPal offering their own comprehensive ecosystems, and major IT consultancies such as Accenture and Deloitte providing integration services for various payment platforms.

The Globant-Adyen partnership is a direct response to this market complexity. By creating a formalized integration pathway, the two companies aim to provide a more unified and efficient solution. The goal is to reduce the friction that businesses experience when trying to modernize their payment infrastructure, allowing them to focus on growth rather than technical entanglements.

The Strategic Role of AI and Digital Expertise

This collaboration goes beyond simple API integration; it is designed to make payments smarter. A key element of the partnership is the central role of Globant's Financial Services AI Studio. This specialized unit combines deep payments expertise with AI-driven platforms and industry-specific accelerators to help organizations modernize and scale their digital capabilities. By anchoring the partnership within this studio, Globant brings advanced technological capabilities to Adyen's robust payment platform.

Artificial intelligence is already a transformative force in the financial sector, enhancing everything from fraud detection and transaction speed to security and customer experience. By leveraging AI, the partnership can offer merchants more than just a payment gateway; it can provide transaction intelligence, predictive analytics for risk management, and optimized payment routing to improve success rates and lower costs.

"Many merchants face challenges around speed to delivery, system modernization, and scaling their payment infrastructure," said Nicolás Kaplun, CEO of the Financial Services AI Studio at Globant. "By combining Adyen's robust global payments platform with Globant's deep expertise in digital transformation and systems integration, we are helping our clients move faster, from implementation to revenue generation."

A Strategic Alliance for Global Dominance

The partnership represents a significant strategic move for both companies, strengthening their respective positions in the enterprise technology and fintech markets. Both Globant and Adyen are enterprise-focused organizations with strong global footprints, and this alliance leverages their shared commitment to accelerating cross-border commerce. With projections showing the value of cross-border transactions growing from approximately $195 trillion in 2024 to $320 trillion by 2032, the market opportunity is immense.

By joining forces, Globant and Adyen are positioning themselves as a go-to solution for large enterprises looking to navigate the complexities of international sales. Adyen gains a trusted, scalable integration force capable of accelerating the adoption of its platform, while Globant secures a stable pipeline of high-value work within the booming fintech sector. This synergy is designed to create a powerful competitive advantage.

"Our partnership with Globant allows merchants to leverage a trusted integration partner to fully unlock the value of Adyen's platform," said Nadia Qureshi, VP, Global Head of Commercial Partnerships at Adyen. "Together, we can help businesses modernize their payments infrastructure more efficiently and scale with confidence."

Tangible Benefits for Merchants Across Industries

For businesses, the practical implications of this partnership are clear and compelling. The collaboration promises a host of benefits designed to directly impact a company's bottom line and operational efficiency. Merchants can expect faster payment system integrations, which translates directly to a shorter time to revenue. The streamlined process for global payment expansion will make it easier for companies to enter new markets and cater to local payment preferences.

Furthermore, the partnership includes a shared services model designed to support continuous innovation, ensuring clients have ongoing access to product upgrades and evolving payment technologies. This is particularly critical for dynamic industries such as retail, financial services, media, sports, and hospitality, where a scalable and seamless payment infrastructure is not just a convenience but a core component of growth and customer retention.

By combining a leading fintech platform with deep expertise in digital transformation and AI, the partnership aims to lower the barrier for businesses to compete effectively on a global stage, turning complex payment challenges into tangible opportunities for growth.