What is iDEAL?
iDEAL is e-commerce payment system used for online banking in the Netherlands, owned by Dutch e-commerce organization Currence. It is an online payment method that enables consumers to pay online through their own bank.
How does an iDEAL transaction work?
iDEAL transactions are a popular method for online payments in the Netherlands. They allow users to make payments using direct online transfers from their bank accounts. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of a typical iDEAL transaction:
1. Selecting iDEAL as Payment Method: During the checkout process on a website, the customer selects iDEAL as their preferred payment method.
2. Bank Selection: The customer is then directed to choose their bank from a list of participating iDEAL banks.
3. Logging into Bank Account: The customer logs into their online banking environment, which is redirected through iDEAL’s secure platform.
4. Confirming Payment: The payment details are pre-filled, and the customer confirms the transaction in their online banking environment.
5. Authorization of Payment: The bank authorizes the transaction in real-time, deducting the amount directly from the customer's bank account.
6. Transaction Completion: The customer is redirected back to the merchant’s site with a confirmation that the payment has been successful.
7. Immediate Transfer: Funds are transferred immediately from the customer’s bank account to the merchant’s account.
8. Confirmation Receipt: Both the customer and the merchant receive confirmation of the transaction from iDEAL and the bank, respectively.
Why Buy OSRS Gold with iDEAL?
iDEAL ranks 11th for all accepted payment methods on https://merchants.to/
iDEAL ranks 6th for accepted non crypto currency payment methods on https://merchants.to/
iDEAL is incredibly user friendly.
iDEAL is becoming increasingly more popular.
Why you may not want to use iDEAL to buy OSRS Gold.
iDEAL can only be used by customers who use banks associated with iDEAL which are primarly located in the Netherlands.
If you don't wish to provide ID verification, ideal is likely not the payment method you should be using, due to high charge back volume, many merchants will require some form of KYC before selling you the gold.
How to Buy OSRS Gold with iDEAL?
Buying OSRS Gold with iDEAL is a very simple process on Merchants.to.
Follow these steps to find a merchant to whom accepts ideal as payment for OSRS Gold.
1. Navigate to https://merchants.to/currency/buy-osrs-gold
2. Click the "Filter payment methods." dropdown
3. Select "iDEAL"
4. Only merchants that accept ideal will now be displayed. Simply find the merchant you wish to purchase from and visit their site to finalize the transaction!
