BNG is an iDEAL acquirer and enables its customers to receive iDEAL payments through an iDEAL connection. As iDEAL transitions to Wero, this will have an impact on BNG customers. Below you can read more about Wero and what the migration means for you.
What is Wero?
Wero is a payment solution from the European Payments Initiative (EPI) and will replace iDEAL. Early 2026 iDEAL will migrate to Wero. Wero builds on iDEAL and is just as easy to use, secure, and reliable. Wero is a European payment solution and will offer more payment options, such as recurring or future-dated payments.
More information can be found on the Wero website.
- Wero is a European payment solution
- Wero offers more payment options
- Wero is secure and reliable
What does the introduction of Wero mean for you?
If you currently use an iDEAL connection, several updates are required to ensure you can process Wero payments by the end of Q2 2026. If you work with a Technical Service Provider, please share this information with them so they can make the necessary updates and advise you of any additional steps.
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Replacement of the iDEAL logo and the name iDEAL
Between January 31 and March 31, the iDEAL logo must be replaced with the co-branded iDEAL and Wero logo. Click here to access the brand manual and logo package. In addition, the name iDEAL must be replaced by the name iDEAL | Wero. During this period, a parallel marketing campaign will run so that your customers are informed of the changes. If you use iDEAL QR codes, please review the document iDEAL Wero QR codes v1.0 in the BNG Merchant Service Portal.
Technical change for your reconciliation
To be ready by March 31 to process Wero transactions, it is important to review the technical adjustments that may be required for your reconciliation. For example, the Transaction ID format for Wero differs from that of iDEAL. Details about the differences can be found in the latest version of the Implementation Guide, available via the BNG Merchant Service Portal. General technical information is also available in the Getting Started Guide.
Please note: Worldline has implemented a change where the externalcaptureid now has a prefix. Please check chapter 9.1 of the implementation guide version 1.9 for details.
Wero timeline
- Q 1 – 2026: The iDEAL logo will be replaced with the iDEAL | Wero logo and the name iDEAL | Wero will appear everywhere.
- Q 2 and 3 – 2026: BNG and partners will work on the technology to process Wero transactions. The first Wero transactions will be executed.
- From Q 4 – 2026: Wero will fully replace iDEAL and merchants will completely transition to Wero.
- End of 2027 – iDEAL will end and Wero will be the new way to pay.
The start of the technical migration is subject to regulatory approval. The final end date for iDEAL depends on market consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Between January 31 and no later than March 31, the iDEAL logo must be replaced everywhere with the new co-branded iDEAL and Wero logo. This is part of the Scheme rules. You can find the new iDEAL | Wero branding resources here.
Wero transactions have a different Transaction ID than iDEAL payments. To process these payments, adjustments may be required on your side. Review the latest version of the Implementation Guide for the changes. You can find it on the right side of this page in the BNG Merchant Service Portal. Make sure you are ready with any adjustments before March 31.
No, iDEAL will be phased out and will disappear in 2027. From 2026, the first Wero payments will be executed and nothing will change yet in the connection. From the end of 2026, the iDEAL contract will become a Wero contract and all iDEAL payments will become Wero payments.
In addition to BNG, all banks and organisations that currently offer iDEAL will soon also offer Wero payments. Wero is currently also available in Belgium, France and Germany. If you make full use of Wero, you can also receive payments from these countries.