What does this mean for your webshop?

For years, iDEAL has been the most popular online payment method in the Netherlands. Soon, that will change. iDEAL will transition to Wero, a new European payment system. For webshops, this is an important update. But what exactly is Wero, and what does this change mean?

In this blog we will explain the basics of this new online payment method. 

What is Wero?

Wero is a new European payment system developed by the European Payments Initiative (EPI). EPI is a collaboration between major European banks and Payment Service Providers, including Dutch banks that currently support iDEAL.

Like iDEAL, Wero is safe, reliable, and easy to use. Customers pay directly from their bank account without creating an extra account. The main difference? Wero is designed as one shared payment solution for all of Europe, making it easier for webshops to sell internationally.

One payment solution for all of Europe

Currently, each European country uses local payment methods. In the Netherlands, iDEAL is the standard. In Belgium, Payconiq is more popular.

Online shopping is increasingly cross-border, and customers want more flexible, familiar payment options. Wero is responding to this by providing one payment method that works across the whole of Europe, including subscription management and pay after delivery features.

Concluding that, fewer payment integrations to manage and a smoother experience for international customers.

How will the transition from iDEAL to Wero work for Shopware and Shopify?

The transition will be gradual to minimize technical impact.

Phase 1: iDEAL | Wero (from early 2026)

From early 2026, a combined iDEAL Wero logo will be introduced.

• Your checkout will continue to work as usual

• Your current PSP stays the same

• Minimal technical changes are needed, especially if you use standard Shopware or Shopify plugins

The infrastructure is updated behind the scenes and transactions gradually move to Wero.

Phase 2: Full transition to Wero (from 2027)

Starting in 2027, Wero will add new features little by little. Over time, the iDEAL name will disappear, and Wero will become the standard payment method. The full switch is expected by the end of 2027.

If you run a Shopware or Shopify store, keep an eye out for updates to your payment plugins. It’s a good idea to test Wero in a practice or staging environment before it goes live on your site.

What will change for your customers?

In short, there will be little change for your customers. However, keep the following matters in mind: 

• Payments continue via the trusted bank environment

• The visible change: iDEAL | Wero logo first, later only Wero

• Over time, customers gain new features like easier cross-border payments and subscription management

This means a seamless experience for customers, without needing major checkout redesigns.

Conclusion

Switching from iDEAL to Wero is a big change, but it is designed to be easy for Shopware and Shopify stores. Most of the updates will be done by your payment provider, and plugin updates will make sure everything works smoothly.

The opportunities that you will get from it will help you sell more easily to customers in other European countries.  Give your customers more ways to pay and you are now using a modern, future-proof European payment system. 

By keeping up with your PSP’s instructions and updates, you can prepare your store step by step and take full advantage of Wero (Currence iDEAL B.V., 2026, iDEAL transitions to Wero, https://www.ideal.nl).