{"type":"document","data":{"id":"4349980e-5bd5-4e3c-9ae6-dbb84433ddda","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-03-05T16:47:26.270+01:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"At the end of 2027, iDEAL will be replaced by Wero—a new payment system developed by ING and 15 other European banks. It builds on the success of iDEAL, making Wero just as simple, secure, and reliable. But you can expect even more features, including international payments."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","usps":[{"body":"One single payment solution for all of Europe","icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/fd8aae40-b81e-406e-bf85-a0761dfb0f93/Check_mark_outline_orange_RGB","type":"image","width":267,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/67bec23b9f25828f/original/Check_mark_outline_orange_RGB.png","extension":"png"}},{"body":"Trusted and secure","icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/fd8aae40-b81e-406e-bf85-a0761dfb0f93/Check_mark_outline_orange_RGB","type":"image","width":267,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/67bec23b9f25828f/original/Check_mark_outline_orange_RGB.png","extension":"png"}},{"body":"More ways to pay","icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/fd8aae40-b81e-406e-bf85-a0761dfb0f93/Check_mark_outline_orange_RGB","type":"image","width":267,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/67bec23b9f25828f/original/Check_mark_outline_orange_RGB.png","extension":"png"}}],"coreHeader":{"body":"You might have heard that iDEAL will be replaced by Wero at the end of 2027. Wero is a new payment system developed by ING and 15 other European banks. It builds on the success of iDEAL, making Wero just as simple, secure, and reliable. But you can expect even more features, including international payments.","headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/d82601fb-19d5-4a9d-8854-670126b64dc7/Male-shoemaker-cutting-leather-in-his-workshop","type":"image","width":5861,"altTextEN":"\"\"","altTextNL":"\"\"","altTextFR":"\"\"","altTextDE":"\"\"","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/53b0f89a1f805b49/original/Male-shoemaker-cutting-leather-in-his-workshop.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"title":"From iDEAL to Wero","subtitle":"Easily accept online payments"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/business/accepting-payments","text":"Accepting payments"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Learn more about about <a href=\"https://wero-wallet.eu/nl-en\">Wero</a>. </p>"},"alignedImage":{"position":"top","transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/6cc7d15a-ca81-411a-97ed-6fa0e670f5aa/iDEAL-Wero-logo-new","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/51bf5a43c6df14f3/original/iDEAL-Wero-logo-new.jpeg","extension":"jpeg"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Update your iDEAL logo to the new co-branded logo"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>This transition will happen in two steps: starting early 2026, the co-branded logo will be used. Once you&apos;ve switched to Wero, only the Wero logo will remain. National campaigns will support this transition, ensuring your customers are aware of the changes.</p><p>For the co-branded logo, download the brand manual and logo package via <a href=\"https://ideal.nl/en/ideal-wero-branding\">ideal.nl/ideal-wero-branding</a> </p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"ING Checkout for a seamless transition"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>To use Wero, you’ll need ING Checkout. ING Checkout offers: </p><ul><li><p>A wider selection of payment methods </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>A seamless transition to Wero </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>A future-proof solution </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>A familiar payment experience for your customers </p></li></ul><p><a href=\"https://www.ing.nl/en/business/accepting-payments/ing-checkout\">Read more</a> about how to apply for ING Checkout and what the costs are. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Have you applied for ING Checkout before 31 March 2026? </strong></p><p>Then you’ll hardly need to do anything else. We’ll take care of: </p><ul><li><p>Replacing the iDEAL logo with the new iDEAL | Wero logo </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Updating all texts in your payment environment </p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Not able to switch to ING Checkout before March 31? </strong></p><p>No worries. You can make the changes yourself or ask your technical partner to do it. Just make sure it’s done between 29 January and 31 March 2026. After that, the iDEAL logo may no longer be used. Here&apos;s how to get started: </p><ul><li><p>Download the brand manual and logo package via <a href=\"https://ideal.nl/en/ideal-wero-branding\">ideal.nl/ideal-wero-branding</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Use these materials to replace iDEAL with iDEAL | Wero in all your communications, documentation, and payment pages </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Working with a technical partner? Share all branding materials with them so they can make the necessary updates before 31 March 2026 </p></li></ul>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Key Wero milestones*"},{"componentType":"highlight","richBody":{"value":"<ul><li><p>Q1 2026: The co-branded iDEAL | Wero logo will appear everywhere you and your customers interact with iDEAL. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>31 March 2026: Deadline to update all iDEAL logos on your customer-facing channels to the co-branded iDEAL | Wero logo.  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Q2 2026: Technical preparations behind payments for Wero begin. You don’t need to take any action; everything is handled behind the scenes.  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Q4 2026: Wero is scheduled to roll out in The Netherlands. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>31 December 2027: Goodbye iDEAL! Wero will be fully implemented and in use across Europe. </p></li></ul><p> </p>"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>*All parties involved value a stable and reliable payment system. De Nederlandsche Bank supervises this. The start of the technical migration is subject to approval by the regulator De Nederlandsche Bank. The sunset date of iDEAL is pending market consultation.   </p><p>Market consultation means working together with banks, payment service providers, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth and secure transition to Wero. </p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Frequently asked questions about Wero"},{"componentType":"accordion","accordionList":[{"title":"What is Wero?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Wero is a new European payment system that will replace iDEAL by the end of 2027. It’s just as simple and safe to use, plus it offers more ways to pay internationally.</p>"}},{"title":"How do I prepare for Wero?","richBody":{"value":"<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Please update the iDEAL logos across your customer-facing channels to the new co-branded iDEAL | Wero logo</span></span></span> between 29 January and 31 March 2026. To use Wero, you&apos;ll need ING Checkout.*</p>"}},{"title":"What is ING Checkout and why do I need it?","richBody":{"value":"<p>ING Checkout is our<span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"> online payment solution that supports 30+ payment methods, including Wero. It </span></span></span></span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>helps your business adapt to changes in the payment landscape</span></span></span>, making for a seamless transition to Wero. </p><p>In October, we&apos;ll share more information about ING Checkout and what steps you&apos;ll need to take. If you already have ING Checkout, you&apos;ll learn more about your course of action. </p>"}},{"title":"What will change for my customers?","richBody":{"value":"<p>The first visible change for your customers is the new co-branded iDEAL | Wero logo. Once the rollout is complete, they&apos;ll see the yellow Wero logo. During phase 1, your iDEAL checkout won&apos;t change. In phase 2, your customers will gain access to new features, such as purchase protection. Later on, they’ll have even more ways to pay, like payment upon delivery. </p>"}},{"title":"When will Wero arrive?","richBody":{"value":"<p>The Wero rollout wil start in Q4 of 2026. Currently, iDEAL is scheduled to be phased out by the end of 2027. *</p>"}},{"title":"How will I benefit from Wero?","richBody":{"value":"<ul><li><p>Instant payments: within seconds, money is paid into your bank account. If you use a collecting PSP, you’ll get your money faster than you do now. </p></li><li><p>Payments across borders: Wero works across multiple European countries, including Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. You won’t need separate solutions for international customers. </p></li><li><p>Easy to use: Wero is a unified, seamless system that supports multiple payment options, making it easy for customers to pay. Plus, they&apos;ll have access to satisfaction-boosting features like purchase protection.</p></li><li><p>Security: Wero uses the latest security technology and is supported by major European banks, offering protection for both you and your customers.</p></li></ul>"}},{"title":"I'm a business owner—how will I benefit from purchase protection?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Put simply, purchase protection will make customers more confident about buying from you. Customers who currently use credit cards will soon have another way to pay with built-in buyer protection.</p>"}},{"title":"Will there be a change in cost when I start using Wero?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Sorry, we don&apos;t have any details on pricing yet. We&apos;ll let you know as soon as we know more. Please note that you&apos;ll need ING Checkout to use Wero.</p>"}}]},{"componentType":"linkList","iconTitle":{"title":"Payments"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/business/accepting-payments","text":"Accepting payments"},{"url":"/zakelijk/betalen/betalingen-doen","text":"Executing payments"},{"url":"/en/business/payments/cash","text":"Cash withdrawal and deposit"}]}]},"complementaryZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"serviceCard","cardType":"service","cardSize":"medium","title":"Logo package","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/b69c0647-1b43-4c50-a638-a9fc0240d572/co-branded-iDEAL-Wero-square-1","type":"image","width":1920,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/1053f2c259cb582c/original/co-branded-iDEAL-Wero-square-1.png","extension":"png"},"link":{"url":"https://www.ing.nl/en/cards/business/payments-and-creditcards/service-cards/ideal-wero-logo-pakket"}}]}]}}}