iDEAL becomes Wero
Easy, secure online payments in Europe
Starting in January 2026, iDEAL will gradually be replaced by Wero. Wero works in the same way as iDEAL, but has more options. For example, iDEAL only works in the Netherlands, whereas you can use Wero to make payments in the Netherlands and Europe. Wero is just as secure and reliable as iDEAL, but has a new look and is fit for the future.
The advantages of Wero
Easy online payments in Europe
Wero allows you to buy items from European online shops using your own familiar bank.
More options
Wero offers a wider range of payment options, such as subscriptions and payment on delivery.
Secure and reliable
Wero is just as secure and reliable as iDEAL. If anything goes wrong, Wero’s purchase protection will help you get a refund or find a solution.
All you need to know about Wero
Advantages of Wero
- It works in the same familiar way as iDEAL.
- It’s easy to make online payments to European stores and online shops through your own bank.
- Wero works in your trusted ABN AMRO app.
- Extra payment options, such as recurring payments for subscriptions and payment on delivery.
- Send a Tikkie to your friends in Europe.
- Purchase protection: if something goes wrong with your order, the purchase protection will help you to request a refund or solve the problem with the seller.
Differences between iDEAL and Wero
Wero works in the same way as iDEAL and was set up by 16 banks (including ABN AMRO, ING and Rabobank) and the European Payments Initiative (EPI). iDEAL only allows you to pay online in the Netherlands, whereas Wero also enables you to make online payments in Europe through your own familiar bank. What’s more, Wero offers a range of other payment options, such as recurring payments for subscriptions, and payment on delivery of an order.
Fees
Wero is free.
Security
Wero is secure and reliable. It was developed in line with the strictest security standards, ensuring that transactions are safe and protected.
Help and questions
If you have any questions, simply get in touch with our customer services. They can help you and explain the ins and outs of Wero.
Advantages of Wero
- It works in the same familiar way as iDEAL.
- It’s easy to make online payments to European stores and online shops through your own bank.
- Wero works in your trusted ABN AMRO app.
- Extra payment options, such as recurring payments for subscriptions and payment on delivery.
- Send a Tikkie to your friends in Europe.
- Purchase protection: if something goes wrong with your order, the purchase protection will help you to request a refund or solve the problem with the seller.
Differences between iDEAL and Wero
Wero works in the same way as iDEAL and was set up by 16 banks (including ABN AMRO, ING and Rabobank) and the European Payments Initiative (EPI). iDEAL only allows you to pay online in the Netherlands, whereas Wero also enables you to make online payments in Europe through your own familiar bank. What’s more, Wero offers a range of other payment options, such as recurring payments for subscriptions, and payment on delivery of an order.
Fees
Wero is free.
Security
Wero is secure and reliable. It was developed in line with the strictest security standards, ensuring that transactions are safe and protected.
Help and questions
If you have any questions, simply get in touch with our customer services. They can help you and explain the ins and outs of Wero.
Gradual transition to Wero
The transition will begin in 2026 with the introduction of the new joint iDEAL-Wero logo. But luckily, a lot will also stay the same with Wero:
- The same steps when making a payment
- The same payment page
- You still pay through your own familiar bank
When are things set to change?
The transition from iDEAL to Wero will be phased in gradually in 2026 and 2027. Here’s what you’ll notice in each phase.
January 2026: You’ll start seeing the iDEAL-Wero logo
Information about the transition from iDEAL to Wero will appear on TV, social media and radio in early 2026. You’ll start often seeing the iDEAL-Wero logo in places where you now see the iDEAL logo.
April 2026: Your first payments using iDEAL-Wero
From now on, some of your payments will be made through iDEAL-Wero. You will see a message when you’re about to make your first iDEAL-Wero payment. The steps for making payments will be the same.
Late 2026: You’ll be offered new payment options
Increasingly more of your payments in shops and online stores will be made using Wero. New payment options will gradually be made available. We’ll keep you updated as things change.
Late 2027: All your payments will now be made through Wero
By now, Wero will be the new way of making online payments in the Netherlands and Europe. All your payments will be made using Wero.
Frequently asked questions
Why is iDEAL changing to Wero?
iDEAL only works in the Netherlands. Wero provides a single payment solution for the whole of Europe. It allows you to make payments outside Europe easily and through your own bank. What’s more, you’ll be offered a range of new payment options during the course of 2026 and 2027, such as paying for subscriptions and payment on delivery.
Do I need to do anything to start using Wero?
No, you don’t need to do anything special to start using Wero. We’ll keep you updated and provide information and support about using Wero as soon as it’s available.
How will this affect my personal data? Will it still be secure?
We understand that you want to know how your privacy will be protected. ABN AMRO always treats your personal data with the greatest care, and the same goes for Wero. Wero provides the same level of convenience and security as you’re used to from iDEAL.
Why is ABN AMRO switching from iDEAL to Wero?
ABN AMRO is switching to Wero so that it can stay part of the European Payments Initiative (EPI), a platform that aspires to a standardised, efficient European payment system. This initiative is supported by both banks and governments as a way of promoting innovation and competition.