Technology partner
Cleverbridge
Offload checkout localization, taxes, compliance, and more with Cleverbridge as your Merchant of Record — all while processing global payments on Adyen's rails.
About Cleverbridge
Cleverbridge is a leading Merchant of Record (MoR) for SaaS and digital subscription businesses. We simplify global sales by combining powerful digital commerce capabilities — including payments, subscriptions, tax, and compliance — with expert services that drive growth across the entire revenue lifecycle.
Founded in 2005, Cleverbridge has processed over $10 billion in transactions across 240+ markets, with offices in Chicago and Cologne.
Merchant of Record, powered by Adyen Cleverbridge pairs Adyen’s payments platform with Merchant of Record capabilities to help SaaS and digital subscription businesses sell globally with less friction. Improve payment performance, localize checkouts, manage tax and compliance, and launch in new markets faster — backed by flexible integrations and expert services.
1. Adyen-powered payment performance Improve authorization rates and reduce failed payments with Adyen’s global acquiring and Cleverbridge’s optimized commerce flows. Route transactions intelligently, support retries and recovery, and turn more checkouts into completed purchases — without adding payment ops burden to your team.
2. Local payment methods & checkouts Let customers pay the way they prefer with local payment methods and a checkout experience built for global buyers. Localize language, currency, and pricing to match regional expectations — helping increase conversion and reduce cart abandonment across markets.
3. Tax & compliance managed end-to-end Sell internationally with confidence. Cleverbridge manages global tax/VAT handling and compliance requirements while supporting strong security and fraud controls. Reduce risk, minimize operational complexity, and maintain a smooth buying experience across regions.
4. Subscription & pricing flexibility Support subscriptions, renewals, upgrades, and one-time purchases across self-serve and sales-assisted motions. Enable pricing and packaging models that fit your GTM — such as tiered plans, seat-based pricing, add-ons, and multi-currency offers — while keeping billing and renewals consistent worldwide.
5. Flexible integrations, faster time-to-live Go live quickly with flexible integration options, including APIs and prebuilt connectors. Sync with CRM, ERP, and analytics systems to reduce manual work and speed implementation — so you can launch new markets and monetization models without replatforming.
6. Expert services to accelerate growth Extend your team with specialists in demand gen, lifecycle marketing, CRO, and global expansion strategy. From implementation and consulting to ongoing optimization, Cleverbridge helps you improve performance over time — turning payments and commerce into a sustained growth engine.
What is a Merchant of Record?
Steps to get started
1. Get in touch We'll help you setup and test a Cleverbridge account.
2. Configure and go live Customize and launch your branded digital storefront.
3. Start processing globally Process global payments on Adyen's rails without having to manage checkout localization, taxes, compliance, or fraud — no extra work required.