which payment method is alternative for iDeal outside europe? (not Paypal!!)

[carsten888]

Here in Holland we got iDeal which is a great payment method because anyone with a bankaccount can transfer money at no extra cost. iDeal works for all countries in Europe.

I currenly use Paypal, but the fees are high, service is terrible, security is a joke, and now that I can't download bankstatements from them any more (since they've changed the website) I am soooo totally done with paypal.

Is there an alternative for iDeal which works outside Europe?

[GJC Web Design]

I currently use Paypal, but the fees are high, service is terrible, security is a joke

can only agree - had 2 payments reclaimed recently (downloaded software - the client "claimed" they never downloaded it although I can see they have)

Paypal just informed me that there was a dispute .. I asked what proof they need - 2 days later they took the money out of my Paypal and repaid it to the dishonest AH's - didn't even notify me - only saw it later on the statements

As you say - a joke - but it appears it is the only joke we can use...  - could relate some much worse tales from very large clients turning over 1000's thru paypal a month suddenly having their accounts locked - no access to funds etc etc

The rest tend to be even more expensive, more restricted by countries and people just don't recognise them so are reluctant to use them

[carsten888]

jikes, that sounds bad. thanks for sharing.

Is Skrill any good? Can users pay with just any bank account, or only certain banks are connected? I can't find what fees they charge?

Would be great if there was just a payment method where a client can just pay with their own bankaccount, like iDeal, but then worldwide.

[GJC Web Design]

Would be great if there was just a payment method where a client can just pay with their own bankaccount, like iDeal, but then worldwide.

the holy grail but will never happen..

We are spoiled in the Benelux/DE/FR.. some EU states banks (e.g. Spain/Greece) still charge huge fees to the client just for a simple IBAN transfer
In the UK to txfr the smallest amount to my EU bank is a min charge of 9.50 pound

[williamvanveen1988]

Pay.nl is a good pay provider

[GJC Web Design]

hmm - assume only for Netherlands?

Odd in this day to see a mono-lingual site..  even German and Belgian banks usually have  + English on their online banking

[carsten888]

@williamvanveen1988
looks pretty good. Will check that out.

[GJC Web Design]

Please reoprt back if this is only for Holland or not etc..  we are always looking for alternatives