iDEAL to become Wero
The European payment solution of the future
Gradual transition to Wero
By the end of 2027, iDEAL will have been fully replaced by the European payment solution Wero. At the moment, many European countries operate different payment systems. All these systems are now set to be merged into one: Wero.
Wero is as user-friendly and reliable as iDEAL, and it provides new future-proof features. The new system will be phased in, starting in 2026 with the introduction of a new iDEAL-Wero logo. Payments through Wero will begin on 31 March 2026. The user experience for clients will remain unchanged.
Wero benefits
A European payment solution
With Wero, customers from other countries can easily make payments through their trusted bank
New features
New payment options for today, such as subscriptions, paying upon delivery, or spreading payments over time
Safe and reliable
Wero, like iDEAL, utilizes the existing banking infrastructure
Gradual transition to Wero
The transition will begin in 2026 with the introduction of the new joint iDEAL-Wero logo. If you have an iDEAL contract with us, we’ll share the logo with you and explain how things work. Get your administration ready for Wero too. We’ll provide you with a guide to help you with this. Nothing else will change for your company:
- The same user experience
- The same payment page
- Your customers can still pay through their usual bank
Timelines for business clients with an iDEAL contract
The transition to Wero in 2026 and 2027 will take place in stages. If you have an iDEAL contract with us, this is how the transition will affect you in each stage.
September 2025: We’ll send you a letter with instructions
We’ll send business clients with an iDEAL contract a letter announcing the change. This letter will explain what you need to do.
8 January 2026: Wero on radio, TV, and social media
Wero will feature on the radio, TV and social media to draw consumer attention to the Wero brand.
31 January 2026: Start using the iDEAL-Wero logo
From 31 January 2026, you should replace the iDEAL logo on your payment pages, app and email with the iDEAL-Wero logo so your customers can get used to new logo.
31 March 2026: The first payments through Wero
Some of your payments will be made through Wero from this date. Your customers will be notified that they are making an iDEAL-Wero payment when they use the system for the first time. The steps for making payments will be the same.
Late 2026: Technical transition to Wero and new payments options
You can start the technical implementation of Wero. The documents and instructions will be ready for you. The new payment options will gradually be made available to consumers.
Late 2027: Wero is the new way to pay
The transition to Wero will be complete. All payments will now be made through Wero.
Good to know
Consumers will be informed about the changes by their own bank. Wero will ensure that the transition for businesses goes as smoothly as possible.
If you have an iDEAL contract with us, we’ll explain each step as it happens and give you plenty of time to make any changes. The iDEAL Merchant Portal provides an explanation of the changes, a Logo manual and an Implementation Guide for your transaction records.
Frequently asked questions
When can I expect more information about preparing for Wero?
We will send you a letter with more information in September. The iDEAL Merchant Portal provides an explanation of the changes, a Logo manual and an Implementation Guide for your transaction records.
What can I do to make sure I’m ready for the transition?
- From 22 January 2026, you should replace the iDEAL logo on your payment pages, app and email with the iDEAL-Wero logo. This will give customers time to get used to the new logo.
- Make sure that your transaction records are ready for incoming Wero transactions by March 2026 at the latest. The transaction ID for Wero payments is different from that of iDEAL payments.
How will my customers know about the transition from iDEAL to Wero?
Consumers will be informed about Wero through websites, social media and the ABN AMRO app from late 2026 onwards
When will I have to stop offering my customers iDEAL?
Once the transition to Wero has been completed in late 2027, iDEAL will no longer be available and all payments will be made through Wero.
Banks and Payment Service Providers will keep you updated and help you through the transition period to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. The idea behind introducing an iDEAL-Wero logo is that it will reinforce consumers’ sense of familiarity and trust in iDEAL, while also familiarising them with Wero as the new European standard for payments.
