iDEAL and Wero payments in your bio link

Dutch consumers prefer paying with iDEAL. Belgian customers choose Bancontact. And with Wero, there's a new payment method rapidly gaining popularity. If you sell through your bio link, you want to offer these payment methods. In this article, you'll learn how.

Why local payment methods matter

Research shows that up to 60% of Dutch consumers abandon a purchase if iDEAL isn't available as a payment method. People trust what they know. If you only offer credit card, you lose a large portion of your potential customers.

The same applies to Belgium with Bancontact. These payment methods aren't just a nice-to-have — they're essential for conversion in the Benelux region.

What is Wero?

Wero is the new payment solution from the European Payments Initiative (EPI). It's like an iDEAL 2.0 that works across Europe. With Wero, you pay directly from bank account to bank account, without credit cards or intermediaries.

Benefits of Wero:

• Money in your account immediately, no waiting days
• Lower transaction costs than credit card
• Works in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and more
• Trusted — backed by major European banks

How to accept payments through your bio link

With the Mini Shop feature of LinkDash, you can sell products and accept payments directly from your link-in-bio page. Here's how it works:

1. Create a product — Title, description, price, and optionally a digital file
2. Buyer clicks "Buy" — They're redirected to a secure payment page
3. Choice of payment methods — iDEAL, Wero, Bancontact, or credit card
4. Payment processed — Buyer instantly receives the product or download link

Payments are processed through Stripe, one of the largest and most secure payment platforms in the world.

What can you sell?

Anything you can link to or download:

• E-books and PDFs
• Canva templates and presets
• Online courses and workshops
• Music, beats, and samples
• Event access tickets
• Coaching sessions and consultations

Costs and payouts

Transaction costs depend on the payment method:

• iDEAL — Fixed amount per transaction (lowest cost)
• Bancontact — Similar to iDEAL
• Wero — Low cost, immediately available
• Credit card — Percentage of the transaction amount

Payouts to your bank account go through Stripe and are available within a few business days.

Building trust

Offering trusted payment methods is one of the easiest ways to win buyer confidence. Additionally, it helps to:

• Write clear product descriptions
• Have a professional page with recognizable branding
• Make contact information visible
• Show reviews or testimonials

Start selling

With LinkDash, you can sell your first product with iDEAL, Wero, or Bancontact within an hour. No technical knowledge needed, no separate web store, no hassle. Create an account and get started.