✅ What Does "Standalone" Mean in Adyen?
In Adyen's ecosystem, a standalone terminal refers to a payment terminal that can process transactions independently, without needing to be integrated with a POS (point-of-sale) or third-party system.
Key characteristics of standalone mode:
• The terminal operates using a pre-configured payment flow directly from Adyen's backend.
• The merchant or staff manually enters the amount on the terminal screen.
• It's ideal for simple setups or when integration is delayed or unnecessary.
• It still reports to the Adyen platform in real-time for reconciliation and reporting.
🖥️ Terminals That Support Standalone Mode
As of recent Adyen documentation, the following terminals support standalone mode:
• Verifone V400m
• Verifone P400 Plus
• Verifone e285
• Castles S1E2
• Castles V3M2
• Castles S1F2
• Android terminals (like Adyen AMS1 or NYC1) — some models support a "Payment App" in standalone workflows
Note: Standalone support may vary depending on firmware version and regional configurations. Always confirm compatibility with Adyen support for your specific terminal model and environment.
⚙️ How to Enable or Disable Standalone Mode in Adyen
Standalone mode is configured at the terminal level through the Adyen Customer Area (CA). Follow these steps:
1. Log into the Adyen Customer Area and confirm you are in the correct merchant account.
2. Navigate to Point of Sale and locate the Store or Terminal you want to configure.
3. Select the terminal by its serial number. You can find the serial number printed on the back of the device or in the terminal list within the store.
4. Once inside the terminal record, click the Settings tab.
5. Under Settings, select Integrations.
6. Locate Standalone Mode in the integrations list.
7. Click the pencil (edit) icon to toggle the setting on or off.
8. Save your changes. The terminal will automatically pick up the updated configuration on its next sync cycle, as long as it is connected to the internet.
⚠️ Note: No manual push or reboot is required — the terminal syncs the change automatically over its next scheduled connection.
🛠 Use Cases for Standalone Mode
• Backup mode when the POS system is down
• Events/pop-ups with minimal infrastructure
• Simpler merchants who don't require itemized receipts or POS inventory sync
• Early go-live before integration is ready