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Are you ready to start accepting Wero payments across Europe?

Wero is already available for online payments in Germany and will soon launch in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. With HiPay, be ready to accept Wero payments as soon as they become available online, in-store, and omnichannel.

Be ready to accept Wero payments

With HiPay, you will be able to offer Wero payments easily:

Online

  • On your e-commerce website
  • Via conversational commerce through chat or social media

Omnichannel

  • Through payment requests directly in the app
  • Using payment links

In-store

  • Via QR codes
  • On mobile devices and tablets

Wero P2Pro payments are coming! Is your e-commerce site ready to accept them?

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Wero timeline

2024

Launch of Wero P2P (person-to-person) in banking apps in France, Germany, Belgium

2025-2026

Expansion to P2Pro (person-to-business) payments with Wero in e-commerce:
- Germany first (2025)
- France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands (2026)
First in-store usage begins
 

2026-2027

Gradual migration from the Dutch iDEAL payment method to Wero:

Jan 29 – Mar 31, 2026: iDEAL logo gradually replaced by co-branded iDEAL | Wero logo on e-commerce sites, payment pages, and banking apps

Mid-2026: technical migration of transactions to Wero under the supervision of the Dutch Central Bank

2027: iDEAL brand discontinued and fully replaced by Wero

iDEAL migration to Wero: HiPay guides you throughout the transition

From Jan 29 to Mar 31, 2026, all merchants offering iDEAL must display the co-branded iDEAL | Wero logo on their e-commerce sites and payment pages. HiPay guides you throughout the migration from iDEAL to Wero, ensuring a smooth transition and uninterrupted payment acceptance for your customers.

    Wero x HiPay benefits for merchants and e-merchants

    • Lower transaction costs thanks to direct account-to-account payments and a single fee per transaction
    • Accept one-time, recurring, subscription, or top-up payments through a single, seamless integration
    • Ensure security and data protection in compliance with European standards
       

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      FAQ - Paiements Wero

      What is Wero?

      Wero is an instant European payment solution developed under the European Payments Initiative (EPI). It offers a fast, secure, fully European alternative to non-European solutions like Visa, Mastercard, or PayPal, by enabling fast, secure, and 100% European transfers.

      What benefits does Wero offer merchants and e-merchants?

      Wero enables merchants to:
      • Receive instant payments 24/7
      • Reduce transaction fees
      • Lower fraud risks
      • Simplify refunds
      • Provide a seamless payment experience

      When will Wero payments be available for e-commerce ?

      Wero is already available for e-commerce in Germany since late 2025. Deployment in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands is planned in 2026, depending on bank and PSP integrations like HiPay.

      When will Wero payments be available in physical stores?

      In-store payments will be gradually rolled out from 2026, with wider adoption expected in 2027, via compatible technologies like QR codes and mobile payments.

      Which payment providers allow Wero payments?

      Instant or account-to-account payments rely on different networks than card transactions. It is essential that your provider has the expertise to support Wero implementation. HiPay has been a leader in wallet acceptance for over 15 years, with early adoption of MBWay Multibanco in Portugal and Bancontact in Belgium.

      When will iDEAL be replaced by Wero?

      Transition began on January 29, 2026 with the iDEAL | Wero co-branded logo on e-commerce sites, banking apps, and payment pages. iDEAL will be fully replaced by Wero in 2027.