# Payment Gateways in Netherlands

> Card and wallet payments for transfers in Netherlands: Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal in TransferArc, with account rules and setup compared.

https://www.transferarc.com/countries/netherlands

The Dutch pay online with iDEAL. Through Airwallex in TransferArc, Dutch transfer companies can offer iDEAL next to cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, plus Stripe and PayPal.

## In short

- 4 gateways work in TransferArc for the Netherlands: Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal.
- A company registered in the Netherlands can open a Stripe and an Airwallex account locally.
- PayPal accepts EUR.

## How the Netherlands pays

- **Currency**: Euro (EUR)
- **Central bank**: De Nederlandsche Bank
- **Online bank payments**: iDEAL
- **Main airport**: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

iDEAL, a direct bank payment, is the most used online payment method in the Netherlands, so Dutch customers often look for it before a card field. Schiphol, Rotterdam’s port and Amsterdam’s cruise terminal create large transfer volumes.

Airwallex offers iDEAL in TransferArc. Dutch companies can open Stripe and Airwallex accounts locally, and PayPal accepts EUR.

## Payment gateways for the Netherlands in TransferArc

- **Stripe** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/stripe
- **Airwallex** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL. Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/airwallex
- **Revolut Business** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut Pay. Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/revolut-business
- **PayPal** (International gateways): PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Local account opening not confirmed — check with the gateway. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/paypal

## Where online payment helps operators in the Netherlands

- **Schiphol transfers**: Airport to Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam.
- **Cruise passengers**: Amsterdam cruise terminal turnarounds.
- **Business travel**: Corporate chauffeur service.

## Which gateway to pick in the Netherlands

- **Simplest setup**: Stripe: one secret key in TransferArc, Stripe Checkout with cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- **Visitors from Asia or multi-currency**: Airwallex: cards, wallets, Alipay and WeChat Pay, and iDEAL on its Hosted Payment Page.
- **Already banking with Revolut**: Revolut Business: a Merchant account on your Revolut Business account in the Netherlands takes cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Revolut Pay.
- **Customers who prefer PayPal**: PayPal, as a second option next to a card gateway.

## Sources and verification

- https://stripe.com/global
- https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937
- https://help.revolut.com/help/merchant-accounts/setting-up-a-merchant-account/who-can-apply-for-a-merchant-account/business/
- https://developer.paypal.com/reference/currency-codes/
- Central bank or regulator: De Nederlandsche Bank (https://www.dnb.nl/)
- Last verified 2026-11-11

## Frequently asked questions.

### Which payment gateways can a transfer company in Netherlands use in TransferArc?

Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal. They are connected under Finance → Online payments with your own merchant account.

### Can a company registered in Netherlands open a Stripe account?

Yes. The Netherlands is on Stripe’s list of supported countries.

### Can customers pay with iDEAL?

Yes, through Airwallex when iDEAL is enabled on your Airwallex account.

Request a demo: https://www.transferarc.com/contact