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πŸ”„ Transferring an Existing Adyen Terminal From Another Company to Your Account

How to transfer an Adyen terminal that is currently boarded under a different company (from a previous processor) to your merchant account.

Written by Melissa Good
Updated this week

🧭 Scenario

You already own an Adyen terminal (e.g., P400) that is currently boarded under another company account β€” typically a previous processor that also uses Adyen. You're moving your processing to a new provider and want to keep using your existing device instead of ordering a new one.

βœ… Good news: this is supported. Adyen allows terminals to be reassigned from one company account to another, as long as the proper approvals are provided.


βœ… What You'll Need to Provide

To process the company account change, the following information will be required:

  1. Terminal details β€” the terminal's make, model, and serial number

  2. Written authorization from an admin of your current (losing) company account β€” a clear "go ahead" email or letter from your previous processor confirming they approve the reassignment of the terminal to your new provider

πŸ’‘ Tip: The written authorization must come from someone with admin-level access at the other company β€” not a general support agent. A short, clear email confirming their approval is typically sufficient.


πŸ“ How to Submit the Request

  1. Locate the terminal's make, model, and serial number. The serial number is usually printed on the back of the device or can be found in the device settings.

  2. Contact your previous processor and request a written authorization (email is sufficient) from one of their admins confirming they approve the terminal being moved to your new company account.

  3. Once you have both items, submit a request to your support team with the following:

    • Subject: Adyen Terminal Company Account Change Request

    • The terminal make, model, and serial number

    • The written authorization from the losing company's admin (attached or pasted into the email/ticket)

    • The name of your business and the store where the terminal will be used

Your support team will handle the rest and coordinate with the necessary parties to complete the reassignment on your behalf. They will keep you updated throughout the process.

πŸ“Œ Not sure who to contact? Your support team is the same team you reach out to for everyday help with your account, transactions, or terminal issues. Check your welcome email or onboarding materials for their contact information.


πŸ”§ After Reassignment β€” Important On-Device Step

Once the terminal has been reassigned, the old configuration must be wiped from the device before it can be boarded under your new company account.

On the terminal:

  • Admin Menu β†’ Config β†’ Remove/Erase

Your support team can walk you through this step and help with boarding the terminal to your new account if needed.


❓ Questions?

If you have questions about this process or need help gathering the required information, please reach out to your support team β€” they're happy to guide you through each step.

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