Acceptgiro to end
Since 1 June 2023, we no longer process acceptgiros
There has been a sharp drop in the use of acceptgiros. More and more people use other payment methods. Since 1 June 2023, all banks in the Netherlands have stopped processing acceptgiros. This page explains how this change will affect you.
Important dates
1 March 2023
No more acceptgiros were sent.
23 May 2023
This was the last day you could send an acceptgiro to us.
1 June 2023
Banks in the Netherlands no longer process acceptgiros.
Companies and organisations may ask you to use an alternative payment method
iDEAL
You can pay online safely, quickly and easily using iDEAL. You can also use iDEAL QR code displayed on invoices.
Direct debit
Through a direct debit mandate, you authorise a company to automatically withdraw money from your current account. You can use this method to pay for your insurance policies, for example.
Tikkie
A company can send you a Tikkie through WhatsApp, text message, email or QR code.
Frequently Asked Questions about acceptgiros
Why did banks stop using acceptgiros?
There has been a sharp drop in the use of acceptgiros in recent years. More and more people use other payment methods.
Until which date could I pay using acceptgiros?
Any acceptgiros that we received by Wednesday 31 May 2023 would still be processed. You needed to send the acceptgiro to us no later than Tuesday 23 May 2023.
Until which date could I receive acceptgiros?
Companies and organisations stopped sending acceptgiros as of 1 March 2023. You could still send us acceptgiros you received after that date. You had until Tuesday 23 May 2023 to do this.
Until which date can I scan acceptgiros via the ABN AMRO app?
You could do that until and including Sunday 30 April 2023. Since Monday 1 May 2023, you can no longer use the acceptgiro scanning function in the ABN AMRO app.
How can I make payments when I no longer receive acceptgiros?
Alternative payment methods include iDEAL, direct debit mandates and transferring the money yourself.
Can I still make payments by paper credit transfer?
It is still possible to make payments using a paper credit transfer form. You can also do your online banking through the ABN AMRO app and Internet Banking.
How do direct debit mandates work?
Through a direct debit mandate, you authorise a company or organisation to automatically withdraw money from your current account.