iDEAL & Wero Are Now Available on GetDeposit
Great news for property managers across Europe: your guests can now pay security deposits with iDEAL and Wero — directly from their bank account, no credit card required.
Why This Matters
Credit cards have long been the default for security deposits, but they're far from universal. In the Netherlands, over 70% of online payments go through iDEAL. Across Europe, Wero — the new pan-European payment initiative backed by the European Payments Initiative (EPI) — is rapidly gaining traction as the continent's answer to seamless, instant bank-to-bank payments.
Until now, guests without a credit card faced friction when paying deposits. That friction led to abandoned bookings, manual bank transfers, and extra admin work for property managers. Today, that changes.
What Is iDEAL?
iDEAL is the leading online payment method in the Netherlands. It lets buyers pay directly from their bank account through their own banking app or environment. There's no sign-up, no card details to enter — just a secure redirect to the customer's bank, confirmation, and done.
For Dutch guests, iDEAL is second nature. Supporting it means removing one of the biggest barriers to a smooth deposit experience.
What Is Wero?
Wero is the new European payment solution launched by the European Payments Initiative (EPI). It enables instant account-to-account payments across borders, supported by major banks in Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands — with more countries joining.
Think of Wero as the European alternative to card networks: fast, secure, and built on European infrastructure. For guests who prefer paying from their bank account rather than using a credit card, Wero offers a familiar, trustworthy option.
🏦 iDEAL + Wero at a Glance
- iDEAL — The #1 payment method in the Netherlands, used by 70%+ of online shoppers
- Wero — Pan-European instant payments, backed by 16 major banks across 4+ countries
- No credit card needed — Guests pay directly from their bank account
- Instant confirmation — Payments are confirmed in real-time, just like card payments
How It Works on GetDeposit
Nothing changes in your workflow. When a guest receives their deposit payment link, they'll now see iDEAL and Wero as payment options alongside credit and debit cards. The guest simply:
- Opens the deposit payment link (sent automatically via email)
- Chooses iDEAL or Wero as their payment method
- Completes the payment in their banking app
- Gets instant confirmation — deposit secured
On your end, the deposit appears in your dashboard exactly like any card-based deposit. Refunds, partial deductions, and the full check-out flow work the same way regardless of payment method.
Benefits for Property Managers
1. Higher Conversion Rates
When guests can pay with a method they already know and trust, they're more likely to complete the deposit payment quickly. No more chasing guests who "don't have a credit card" or prefer not to use one for deposits.
2. Faster Payments
Both iDEAL and Wero payments are confirmed instantly. No waiting for authorization holds to clear or worrying about expired cards. The deposit is secured the moment the guest confirms in their banking app.
3. Lower Transaction Costs
Bank-based payment methods typically have lower processing fees than credit card transactions. This means more of every deposit stays where it should — with you.
4. European Guest-Friendly
Many European travelers prefer bank-based payments over credit cards. By supporting iDEAL and Wero, you're signaling to guests that your business understands and caters to their preferences — building trust from the very first interaction.
Benefits for Guests
No Credit Card? No Problem.
Guests no longer need a credit card to pay a security deposit. They can use their everyday bank account through a payment method they already trust and use regularly.
Fast and Familiar
There's no account to create, no card details to type in. iDEAL and Wero redirect guests to their own banking environment — the interface they use every day. The entire payment takes seconds.
Fully Secure
Both iDEAL and Wero use bank-level authentication. Payments are authorized through the guest's own bank, with full two-factor authentication. There's no sensitive card data shared with third parties.
✅ No Setup Required
iDEAL and Wero are automatically available for all GetDeposit accounts. There's nothing to configure, no extra integrations to set up. Just send your deposit link as usual, and your guests will see the new payment options.
Which Countries Are Supported?
iDEAL is available for guests with a Dutch bank account (ABN AMRO, ING, Rabobank, and all other participating banks).
Wero is currently supported for bank accounts in Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with more countries being added as the EPI network expands.
Guests from other countries will continue to see card-based payment options. GetDeposit automatically shows the right payment methods based on the guest's location and currency.
What About Refunds?
Refunds work seamlessly regardless of payment method. When you process a full or partial deposit refund through GetDeposit, the funds are returned directly to the guest's bank account — the same account they paid from. No extra steps needed.
Get Started Today
iDEAL and Wero are live for all GetDeposit users right now. If you're already using GetDeposit, your guests will automatically see these options on their next deposit payment. If you're new to GetDeposit, create your free account and start collecting deposits with the payment methods your guests prefer.
Have questions about iDEAL, Wero, or payment methods on GetDeposit? Reach out to our team — we're happy to help.