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Accept iDEAL with NetValve

Accept the Netherlands' most popular online payment method. iDEAL accounts for over 70% of Dutch e-commerce transactions, essential for any business selling in the Netherlands.

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$149.00

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Why accept iDEAL

Key benefits of offering iDEAL through NetValve.

Essential

70%+ of Dutch e-commerce

iDEAL is not just popular in the Netherlands. It's the default. The vast majority of Dutch online shoppers expect iDEAL at checkout.

Secure

Bank-authenticated payments

Customers authenticate directly with their own bank, using their existing banking credentials. No card numbers or third-party accounts needed.

Guaranteed

Irrevocable payments

iDEAL payments are irrevocable once confirmed. Unlike card payments, there's no chargeback risk. Confirmed payments are guaranteed.

Integration

One integration. iDEAL and everything else.

Connect iDEAL through NetValve's unified API, the same integration that powers cards, digital wallets, and 20+ payment processors.

Unified API

A single REST API for every payment method. Add iDEAL without changing your existing integration.

Hosted checkout

Use NetValve's pre-built payment page with iDEAL ready to go. No frontend code required.

20+ adapters

Route iDEAL transactions through any of our supported processors and platforms.

Unified dashboard

Manage iDEAL alongside every payment method

Enable, disable, and monitor all your payment methods from a single NetValve dashboard. No juggling separate provider portals.

iDEAL FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know about accepting iDEAL with NetValve.

What is iDEAL?

iDEAL is a Dutch online payment method that connects directly to the customer's bank. It's operated by Currence and supported by all major Dutch banks.

Do I need a Dutch bank account to accept iDEAL?

No. NetValve handles iDEAL payments through our adapter network. You receive funds in your preferred currency regardless of where your bank account is located.

How does the customer experience work?

The customer selects iDEAL at checkout, chooses their bank, and is redirected to their banking environment to authorize the payment. The entire process takes about 30 seconds.

Is iDEAL only for the Netherlands?

iDEAL is a Dutch payment method, but it's essential for any international merchant selling to Dutch customers. NetValve automatically shows iDEAL when the customer is in the Netherlands.

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Talk to our team about adding iDEAL to your payment stack with NetValve.