✅ 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 Standalone Mode in Adyen
To enable standalone mode, you need to configure it via the Adyen Customer Area (CA):
1. Log into the Adyen Customer Area.
2. Go to Point of Sale > Terminals > Terminal Settings.
3. Find the terminal or terminal group.
4. In the Payment Settings, enable the Standalone/Manual Mode option (sometimes called “Manual key entry” or “Standalone app”).
5. Save and push configuration to the terminal.
For Android models:
• You may need to assign a Standalone Payment App instead of using the traditional flow.
After enabling, the terminal should allow users to manually enter a transaction amount and proceed without POS integration.
🛠 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