From iDeal to Wero
For many organizations, iDEAL has been the way customers pay their bills for years. But from 2026, iDEAL will gradually make way for a new European payment system: Work. Maybe you've heard of it — maybe not. In this blog, we explain clearly what Wero is, why it was conceived and, above all, what you need to know about it as a credit manager.
What exactly is Wero?
Wero is a digital wallet, developed by the European Payments Initiative (EPI) — a collaboration between European banks, payment service providers and technology companies. The system is intended to be a safe, fast and user-friendly way to pay digitally. Think of iDEAL, but with more options and suitable for use in multiple European countries.
Customers will soon be able to pay via their mobile phone — with a QR code or even a phone number. Payments are processed immediately (24/7), which immediately contributes to a faster cash flow for your organization.
Why is Wero coming here?
The current payment landscape in Europe is fragmented. Each Member State has its own systems, which means that cross-border payments are often cumbersome or expensive. At the same time, major international players such as PayPal, Apple Pay and Visa are increasingly dominating the market.
Wero has been developed to:
- One uniform payment solution to offer for the whole of Europe.
- Innovation and Competition to stimulate.
- Organizations and consumers more control and freedom of choice to give.
- Fast and secure payments to make it possible, at any time of the day.
What does this mean for your organization?
For now, little will change in daily practice. iDEAL remains recognisable to your customers, but 'under the hood', it is increasingly powered by WeRo technology.
From 2026, as an organization, you can benefit from:
- Faster payments via Instant Payments — money will be in your account in seconds.
- More ease of use for customers, with a higher chance of quick payment.
- Better integration with your existing processes, such as billing or loyalty programs.
- Easier international expansion, without new payment providers or complicated connections.
The benefits of Wero at a glance
For your organization, Wero offers a range of benefits:
✅ Fast payments: Customers pay immediately, which reduces your DSO.
✅ Mobile convenience: Fewer payment thresholds = higher conversion.
✅ More data: Payments provide more information — useful for reconciliation.
✅ Internationally deployable: One system, multiple countries = economies of scale.
✅ Ready for the future: Support for shared payments, subscriptions, etc.
What does POM do to help you?
POM has been making it possible to send digital (follow-up) invoices and customer-friendly payment for years. That won't change with Wero either. In fact, we'll make sure that your customers soon be able to pay seamlessly via Wero, without you having to do anything.
We follow developments closely, adapt our solutions in time, and guide you where necessary — so you can just keep doing what you're good at.
Don't be surprised
The transition from iDEAL to Wero is not something you should be afraid of as an organization — but it is smart to think about it now. Because the better you are prepared, the easier it is to take advantage of the benefits.
