WooCommerce payment methods: setting up iDEAL, credit card and more

# WooCommerce payment methods: setting up iDEAL, credit card and more The right payment methods are crucial for your webshop conversion. In this article, I compare the most popular payment providers for WooCommerce. ## Which payment methods do customers need? ### Essential - iDEAL - 60% of all online payments in the Netherlands - Credit card - for international customers - PayPal - trusted name ## Mollie: the Dutch favorite Mollie is a Dutch payment provider that integrates perfectly with WooCommerce. ### Mollie rates - iDEAL: 0.29 euro per transaction - Credit card: 1.8% + 0.25 euro - No monthly costs ### Advantages - Dutch support - Fast payouts - Easy setup - Free WooCommerce plugin ## Stripe: the international champion Stripe is the largest payment provider worldwide. ### Stripe rates - Credit card EU: 1.4% + 0.25 euro - iDEAL: 0.29 euro ### Advantages - Excellent API - Worldwide coverage - Advanced fraud detection ## PayPal: the known name PayPal is recognized everywhere, which builds trust. ### PayPal rates - Standard: 2.9% + 0.35 euro ## My recommendation **For Dutch webshops**: Start with Mollie. **For international sales**: Combine Mollie with Stripe. ## FAQ ### Which payment provider is cheapest? For iDEAL, Mollie and Stripe are equal (0.29 euro). For credit cards, Stripe is cheaper. ### Do I need a business registration? Yes, all payment providers require business verification.