3w ago

Wero will start replacing iDeal in the Netherlands from 2026

wero-wallet.eu

Wero - Digital payment wallet

The two-phase transition from iDEAL to Wero will start next year and last until the end of 2027.

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3w ago

Wero will start replacing iDeal in the Netherlands from 2026

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This is great, a step forward in European integration. But what I am really looking forward is an alternative for card payments in stores. Right now the only way to avoid non-European companies is paying with cash.
- QR codes please so we don't need Google and apple Pay.
- Payconiq in Belgium.l, but I think it's being retired in favor of Wero
Nice, isn’t it?
- Yes! It means one more country unified by the same payment method :)
  
  It is wire transfer with IBAN after all, but now with a convenience layer.
People keep saying Wero replaces Mastercard/ Visa, but I don’t really see how. It’s for online payments only? Wouldn’t it be replacing SEPA Instant then?
- It doesn't replace cards unfortunately. This is indeed as you say, instant and easy bank transfers. I think when people say it replaces cards it's because we start to have more coutries connected by the same system and then you don't need to pay internationally with credit cards. Edit: For online shopping, mostly
- The goal of wero is to be used at points of sales, between individuals and online. For the time being it's mainly between individuals, later on this year, it will be available to make online payments and towards the end of 2026, in shop payments will be opened. It's backbone is sepa instant indeed. Wero is just making it convenient as a contactless payment system based on qrcode or phone number instead of NFC.
  
  I can't actually see how qrcode or phone number would be more convenient than NFC, but I can see how it'd be cheaper for the merchant if it means they can actually skip the card fees. I doubt us customers will see that 2% of course.

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