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# iDEAL to Wero: What you need to know about the migration

09 Jun 2026 Lara Van Der Ross, Product manager; Alexander Avdeenko, Product manager
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Europe's payment landscape is fragmented. Wero consolidates payments across markets, boosting cross-border reach, autonomy, and feature richness---subscriptions, one-click payments, refunds, peer-to-peer payments, and more---while keeping the familiar Dutch iDEAL experience for today's users. As your iDEAL provider, we are here to guide you through a smooth, phased transition with minimal disruption.  

# What is Wero?

Wero is Europe's unified payment solution, built on the trusted iDEAL foundation but with broader reach and smarter features. It enables online, in-store, and peer-to-peer payments across borders using a single integration.

# Key features:

* One European payment integration: Sell across Europe with a single integration.
* Omnichannel capabilities: Pay online, in-store, and peer-to-peer with a consistent experience.
* Built-in smart features: Subscriptions, payment requests, split payments, refunds, and more.
* Future-ready platform: Supports digital identity, loyalty, and fintech partnerships.

# Benefits for you

* A unified European payment system with local benefits
* Minimal immediate technical changes for most merchants (primarily visual/logo update)
* Existing iDEAL contracts remain valid
* High consumer recognition during the co-branding phase

What changes:

* iDEAL transactions migrate to Wero via Rail Selection Mechanism (RSM).
* Visual logo update to co-branded iDEAL \| Wero logo during Phase 1.
* Consumers will be notified in their bank app during their first Wero transaction.

# Migration timeline

**Phase 1: Brand and readiness (Q1 2026 onward)**

* iDEAL \| Wero co-branding (logo and yellow branding) replace the current iDEAL logo on payment pages, bank apps, and merchant interfaces.
* We supply the co-branded logos and handle the hosted pages. Other integrations are handled by your development team.
* You receive a branding toolkit including logo and up-to-date styling.

**Phase 1 tech stability (from Q2 2026)**

* Technical migration tooling (Rail Selection Mechanism) moves volumes gradually to Wero infrastructure.
* Consumer experience stays familiar - users see the Wero transition in their bank app.

**Phase 2: Full rollout (Q4 2026 -- end of 2027)**

* Logo becomes the standard Wero logo, all transactions move to the new Wero infrastructure.
* Cross-border reach expands: European consumers use the same Wero payment button as Dutch users.
* Wero rolls out new features: Subscriptions, and peer-to-peer payments value-added services.
* End of 2027: iDEAL is expected to be fully phased out (we will update you once we have more information).

Note: The start of technical migration is subject to approval by De Nederlandsche Bank. The sunset date of iDEAL is pending market consultation.

# Getting started

Get your rebranding to Wero started in a few easy steps:

1. Publish the Wero logo and consumer-facing information (if you haven't already).
2. Sign the Wero contract addendum.
3. Prepare for dispute management support with consumers.
4. Adapt financial administration for Wero payouts if needed.

# Support and resources

As your iDEAL provider, we'll keep you updated with:

* Communications toolkit
* Readiness checklists
* FAQs and detailed timelines

Contact your account manager with questions about migration timelines, technical requirements, or readiness planning.

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**Bottom line**

Wero isn't just a branding rename; it's a strategic shift toward a unified European payments future. A single integration now unlocks cross-border reach, smarter features, and a future-ready platform. We'll guide you through a smooth, phased transition with minimal disruption.
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