Wero - de nieuwe Europese betaalmethode
Wero is een Europese betaalmethode die merchants in staat stelt om veilige, realtime betalingen aan te bieden – zowel lokaal als grensoverschrijdend binnen vijf Europese landen. Als sterk alternatief voor kaartbetalingen en internationale betaalnetwerken speelt Wero een sleutelrol in de toekomst van het Europese betalingsverkeer. Via Buckaroo integreren merchants Wero eenvoudig in hun check-out en betaalstrategie, volledig afgestemd op hun groeiambities
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What is Wero and why is it important for merchants?
Wero is a future-proof payment solution for merchants, suitable for both online payments and (in the future) in-store transactions. This European payment method responds to the growing need for fast, secure, and European alternatives to card payments and international payment networks.
What is Wero?
Wero is an initiative by leading European banks and payment service providers, aimed at creating one unified European payment method. Payments are made directly from the consumer to the merchant’s Buckaroo account, after which Buckaroo handles the payout.
Why is Wero important for merchants?
Wero expands merchants’ payment portfolios with a European, bank-driven payment solution alongside card payments. Payments are processed without the involvement of international card networks. The platform will be gradually expanded with features such as subscriptions, buy now, pay later, and QR codes on invoices, enabling merchants to future-proof their payment strategy.
What are the benefits for webshops?
For webshops, Wero offers fast and reliable payments. Consumers authorize the payment within their own trusted and secure banking app. In the future, consumers from multiple European countries will be able to easily and directly pay in your webshop using Wero.
Would you like to learn more about other payment methods and how to optimize them alongside Wero? Take a look at our overview of payment methods or read how you can also offer Pay by Bank.
From iDEAL to Wero
In the Netherlands, almost everyone uses iDEAL for online purchases. This trusted and popular payment method is gradually disappearing from the payments landscape and will be replaced by Wero. Both iDEAL and Wero are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for consumers. The visible transition began in early 2026 and is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2027.
Why is iDEAL changing to Wero?
The owner of Wero - the European Payment Initiative (EPI) - acquired iDEAL from Currence in 2023. As a result, iDEAL has become part of a European initiative. What has long been standard for Dutch consumers - fast and secure direct online payments - will now become available to consumers in other European countries through Wero.
That said, for Dutch consumers, iDEAL is not the same as Wero. In the future, Wero will offer many more features, including subscriptions (recurring monthly payments), buy now, pay later, and peer-to-peer (person-to-person) payments. In addition, Wero will enable payments in France, Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
iDEAL and Wero introduce a combined logo
To help consumers adjust to the gradual transition from iDEAL to Wero, Dutch merchants are required to update the iDEAL logo to the combined iDEAL | Wero logo by March 31, 2026. This combined logo will remain visible throughout the transition period, which is expected to last until the end of 2027.
In this news article, we explain what this means, whether your organization needs to take action, and where you can find the correct logos.
Below, you will find a ZIP file containing all iDEAL | Wero logos in various formats, including JPG, PNG, AI, EPS, PDF and SVG.
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What does Buckaroo do for you in the introduction of Wero?
Buckaroo supports merchants in the introduction and adoption of Wero. We are in close contact with the organization behind this European payment method and closely monitor its rollout and ongoing development.
We ensure that technical changes are implemented in a timely and careful manner, so you can offer Wero without unnecessary impact on your existing payment processes. In addition, we proactively inform merchants about what is changing and when action is required through our website, social media channels, and newsletters.
In which countries is Wero being rolled out?
Wero is being rolled out gradually across several European countries. Availability and functionality differ by country and by phase of the rollout. In some countries, Wero initially launches with peer-to-peer (person-to-person) payments, with e-commerce payments added at a later stage. This phased approach also applies to other functionalities, which will become available gradually in each country.
Wero in the Netherlands
The introduction of Wero to the general public will become visible in the Netherlands from early 2026. As iDEAL is gradually being replaced by Wero, the combined iDEAL | Wero logo will increasingly appear in the checkout. For Dutch webshops, this phase mainly involves a visual change for consumers; behind the scenes, these transactions will still be processed as iDEAL payments.
In subsequent phases, Wero will take a more prominent role and additional functionalities for e-commerce payments will be introduced, such as chargebacks, subscription payments, and buy now, pay later.
Wero in Belgium
The introduction of Wero to the general public in Belgium is becoming visible in phases. In the initial phases, the focus is on the use of the new peer-to-peer payment method (person-to-person payments). In spring or early summer 2026, Wero is expected to become available for e-commerce payments as well. This means that, over time, consumers from Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands will all be able to pay via the same Wero button in the checkout.
In subsequent phases, the European payment method will be further expanded with additional e-commerce functionalities, such as subscription payments and buy now, pay later. The availability of these features will be rolled out gradually. As a result, Wero will become more comprehensive than the popular Bancontact, partly because the payment method works for consumers across multiple European countries.
Wero in Germany
Wero is an interesting addition to the payments landscape in Germany. When shopping online, German consumers traditionally rely heavily on payment methods such as PayPal and invoice payments. Direct payments are less common there, which makes Wero a new proposition for the German market.
Currently, the new European payment method is available in Germany for peer-to-peer (person-to-person) payments, and the number of banks supporting Wero continues to grow. E-commerce payments are already possible for customers of some banks, and by spring 2026 this is expected to apply to most other banks as well.
In subsequent phases, the European payment method will be further expanded with additional functionalities such as recurring payments and buy now, pay later.
Veelgestelde vragen over Wero
Wat is Wero?
Wero is een nieuwe Europese betaalmethode die is ontwikkeld door Europese banken binnen het initiatief van de European Payments Initiative. Met Wero betalen consumenten rechtstreeks van bankrekening naar bankrekening, zonder gebruik van internationale kaartnetwerken.
Waarom verandert iDEAL in Wero?
De betaalmarkt wordt steeds internationaler. Met iDEAL konden consumenten alleen binnen Nederland betalen. Wero is ontwikkeld om één Europese standaard te creëren voor bankbetalingen, zodat dezelfde betaalmethode ook in andere landen gebruikt kan worden.
Waarom zie ik iDEAL en Wero samen in één logo?
Tijdens de overgang van iDEAL naar Wero worden beide namen en logo’s tijdelijk samen gebruikt. Zo blijft de betaalmethode herkenbaar voor consumenten, terwijl Wero stap voor stap wordt geïntroduceerd.
Kan ik met Wero betalen in een fysieke winkel?
Wero is ontwikkeld voor verschillende betaalvormen, waaronder betalingen tussen consumenten en online betalingen. Ondersteuning voor betalen in fysieke winkels wordt per land en per fase uitgerold. Hoe en wanneer dit beschikbaar komt, verschilt per markt.
Waar kan ik online betalen met Wero?<
Online betalen met Wero wordt gefaseerd beschikbaar bij webshops die Wero aanbieden. De beschikbaarheid verschilt per land en per fase van de uitrol. Zodra Wero actief is, verschijnt het als betaaloptie in de checkout.
Is er een Wero app?
In sommige landen wordt Wero aangeboden via de bestaande bankapp. Of er daarnaast een aparte Wero-app beschikbaar is, verschilt per fase en per markt. Gebruik altijd officiële communicatie van de bank of Wero zelf voor actuele informatie.
Is Wero al beschikbaar in Nederland?
In Nederland start de zichtbare overgang van iDEAL naar Wero vanaf 2026. In deze periode verschijnen iDEAL en Wero vaak samen in de checkout, bijvoorbeeld met een gecombineerd logo. De volledige overgang verloopt gefaseerd.
In welke landen wordt Wero uitgerold?
Wero wordt stap voor stap uitgerold in meerdere Europese landen. De introductie verschilt per land en per fase. In sommige landen start Wero met betalingen tussen consumenten, waarna e-commerce later wordt toegevoegd.
Welke banken ondersteunen Wero?
Wero wordt ondersteund door deelnemende Europese banken die zijn aangesloten bij het European Payments Initiative. Welke banken wanneer aansluiten, verschilt per land en per fase van de uitrol. De meest actuele informatie is altijd beschikbaar via de eigen bank.
Wat betekent Wero voor webshops en merchants?
Voor merchants biedt Wero een directe bankbetaling met realtime bevestiging. De betaalervaring blijft herkenbaar voor consumenten, terwijl merchants zich voorbereiden op een bredere Europese betaalstandaard.
Is Wero hetzelfde als Pay by Bank?
Wero en Pay by Bank maken beide gebruik van directe bankbetalingen. Wero is echter opgezet als een Europese standaard met één herkenbare betaalmethode, terwijl Pay by Bank een bredere verzamelnaam is voor bankgebaseerde betalingen.
Is Wero veilig?
Ja. Wero maakt gebruik van bestaande Europese bankinfrastructuur en voldoet aan Europese regelgeving. Betalingen verlopen rechtstreeks van rekening naar rekening en worden realtime verwerkt. Dat zorgt voor directe bevestiging en transparantie voor merchants.
Heeft Wero iets te maken met andere producten of merken met dezelfde naam?
Nee. Wero als betaalmethode staat los van andere producten of merken die dezelfde naam gebruiken, zoals gereedschap of bouwmaterialen. Op deze pagina gaat het uitsluitend over Wero als Europese betaalmethode.
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