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Use iDEAL | Wero with your N26 account

Want to pay with your N26 app using iDEAL | Wero? Here’s how.

JANUARY 21, 2026

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Use iDEAL | Wero with your N26 account

As a mobile bank, N26 is always looking for ways to make banking easier and more convenient. From smart budgeting tools to top money-management features, we take the hassle out of your finances. For N26 customers from Groningen to Maastricht, there’s one more reason to love your bank — you can pay with iDEAL | Wero straight from your N26 account. The most popular online payment method in the Netherlands, it’s the ideal way to securely breeze through checkout or easily send money to friends and family. Read on to learn more about how to use iDEAL | Wero to make safe and easy payments.

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What is iDEAL | Wero and how does it work?

iDEAL is evolving into Wero – a new European payment solution owned by some of Europe’s biggest banks. It builds on the success, reliability and trustworthiness of iDEAL but adds more advanced features, an even smoother payment experience – and the possibility to enjoy the same convenience you expect from iDEAL in the Netherlands when you’re using online stores based in Germany, Belgium, France or Luxembourg. With it, customers can pay for goods and services directly from their bank account, the quick and easy way. Plus, you can receive payment requests from friends or family and pay them back instantly — without the fuss of entering account numbers. All your details are pre-filled automatically, so transferring money is a breeze.

Payments made easy. Paying online or via payment requests has never been easier. Simply select iDEAL | Wero as your payment method, then choose N26 as your bank. Then, just follow the steps in your N26 app.
Safe and secure. Pay online with your account details. In-app authorization ensures a secure payment process.
Free of charge. Using iDEAL | Wero with N26 isn’t just safe and convenient — it’s also 100% free of charge.

How to use iDEAL | Wero and N26

With iDEAL | Wero, making payments goes faster than a game of double Dutch. Whether you’re shopping online or sending funds to loved ones, your payments will be processed in no time at all. By connecting directly to your bank account, iDEAL | Wero makes payments as easy as 1-2-3.

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Shop online the convenient way

Say goodbye to tapping out your card details every time. With iDEAL | Wero you can pay online in seconds without re-entering payment information. Here’s how it works:

Shop to your heart’s content.
Select iDEAL | Wero at checkout.
Select ‘N26’ option to be redirected to your banking app.
Follow the steps and confirm your payment. It’s that simple!

Pay friends and family instantly

Want to go Dutch for dinner tonight? Simply pay your dining mate with iDEAL | Wero by following these steps.

Receive a payment request from your friend and tap the link
Select ‘N26’ to be redirected to your banking app
Confirm your payment and enjoy your evening!

FAQ

iDEAL | Wero is a Dutch payment method. With iDEAL | Wero, payments are made directly from your linked bank account, meaning you can complete transactions in seconds. Currently, 70% of ecommerce transactions in the Netherlands are made with iDEAL | Wero.

iDEAL | Wero links directly to your bank account for fast and secure payments. Simply select iDEAL | Wero at checkout and complete the authorization in your banking app. You can also pay friends and family with iDEAL | Wero when they send you a request — no account details required!

iDEAL | Wero payments are processed in real-time, whether you’re paying at an online shop or reimbursing a friend. Simply select iDEAL | Wero at checkout or scan the QR code via your N26 app and follow the steps for quick, secure payments.

No. iDEAL | Wero payments are free and don’t incur any fees.

Currently, it is not possible for N26 customers to send payment requests with iDEAL | Wero. However, you can easily pay friends when you receive a request.

iDEAL has now transitioned to iDEAL | Wero — but you can continue to pay exactly the same way as before. By the end of 2027, the iDEAL logo will be fully phased out, but Wero will continue to offer you the same trusted and familiar way to pay.