By: Bart
1 week ago
The world of payments is about to undergo a major change. iDEAL, which has been the standard in the Netherlands for years, is making way for Wero: the new European payment system. By the end of 2027, Wero will be the new norm. Sounds like a hassle? Don't worry: as a LeisureKing customer, you don't have to do anything. Together with our payment partner Pay., we will ensure that the transition goes smoothly. That way, you'll be ready not only for today, but also for tomorrow, without any headaches.
Wero is the official successor to iDEAL and will become the standard for direct bank payments throughout Europe. It offers the same speed and convenience you are accustomed to, but on an international scale. Its introduction is proceeding rapidly:
In short: Wero is not something for later. It will be here sooner than you think.
Dutch and Belgian consumers who currently use iDEAL and Bancontact will hardly notice any difference. Because the switch will take place entirely behind the scenes, you will not need to change any settings.
The German payment method Giropay and the Belgian Payconiq have now been discontinued. Since then, PayPal has become more popular. Wero offers an alternative, with greater convenience.
Wero was developed with a strong focus on consumer protection. This conveys confidence to your guests: a sense of security ensures that they are more likely to complete their reservation and less likely to abandon the payment screen.
The transition to Wero will take place step by step. The Wero logo will first appear alongside the iDEAL logo and will gradually replace it. For you as a LeisureKing user, this is simple: iDEAL, Bancontact, and Payconiq will automatically switch to Wero.
Would you like to add Wero as a separate payment method now, for example for your European guests from Germany or France? You can! Just contact us and we will arrange it for you.
The payment market is changing, but you don't have to lose sleep over it. While others are still figuring out exactly what Wero is, your system is already ready for the future. Booked, paid, arranged: that's the convenience of LeisureKing.
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