iDEAL
Accept payments using iDEAL. No configuration required.
iDEAL is an interbank system used in the Netherlands. All major banks in the Netherlands support iDEAL, and it's the most popular online payment method in the country.
Customers authenticate and confirm payments using their banking app, making it quick and secure.
You don't need to set up a bank account in the Netherlands to accept payments with iDEAL through Paddle.
Key features
How it works
Customer chooses iDEAL
Turn on iDEAL in a couple of clicks in your Paddle dashboard. Paddle automatically presents iDEAL as a payment method for customers paying in a supported country and currency. Customers enter their name and choose their bank.
Customer starts confirmation
If the customer is checking out on a desktop, they're prompted to scan a QR code with their smartphone. If they're on mobile, they're prompted to open their banking app.
Customer confirms purchase
Customer confirms purchase on their phone using their banking app. The exact process varies depending on the banking app the customer uses, but typically they'll enter their card PIN or authenticate using on-device biometrics.
Payment complete
If successful, Paddle Checkout shows a success screen or enters your success workflow.
Accept iDEAL
Go to Paddle > Checkout > Checkout settings.
On the General tab, check iDEAL.
Click Save to apply.
Test iDEAL
You can test iDEAL using your Paddle sandbox account.
Turn on iDEAL for your Paddle account.
Open a checkout for a one-time item that's priced in
EUR(euro).Pick the Netherlands as the country on the first screen of checkout, then enter an email and ZIP code.
Select iDEAL as the payment method, then enter a name and pick any bank in the list.
Click Pay with iDEAL and follow the prompts to complete purchase.
