• 50+ countries supported for pledge collection
• Collect pledges from any part of the world
• A leading payment method for request-to-pay
• Guaranteed payment with real-time confirmation
• Account balance is instantly updated
• Backers do not need to sign up for a new account
• Conversion rates better than credit cards
• No sharing of backer credentials
• 60 financial institutions supported – most with a worldwide presence
• Minimum risk of fraud and unrecognized payments
• Direct bank (backer’s) to bank (your organization’s) transfer
• All major Dutch banks supported
• 60 payment institutions supported to reach backers worldwide
• Economize pledges using a partner/acquirer (bank) with competitive pricing
• No hidden costs — competitive transaction fees
• No maintenance or integration fees involved

With Stripe with iDeal Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift, the supported Dutch banks for your backers include ABN AMRO, ASN Bank, Van Lanschot, bung, Moneyou, Rabobank, RegioBank, SNS, Knab, ING, Svenska Handelsbanken, and Triodos Bank. Additionally, the addon supports 60 financial institutions globally for international backers.

Why Choose Stripe with iDeal Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift?

• Stripe with iDeal Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift makes things simpler and easier to set up — no coding required
• Recurring contributions are prebuilt — no extra addon needed
• No Stripe setup fees, monthly fees, or hidden charges
• Lower payment and currency conversion rates
• Accept everything from credit cards to Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay, and direct bank transfers
• 135+ currencies and 15+ languages supported
• Complete, easy documentation for quick setup
• Regular, automatic updates from our team
• 5-star customer support dedicated team

How iDEAL Works with Stripe with iDeal Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift

Your backer chooses iDEAL at checkout, selects their bank, completes the payment on their bank’s secure page, and receives instant confirmation — so do you. The entire process takes less than 30 seconds and keeps backers on your crowdfunding website until the final step.

What Are the Supported Payment Methods Included?

• iDEAL (12+ Dutch banks and 60 international financial institutions)
• Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club)
• Google Pay
• Apple Pay
• Alipay
• ACH Payments – Direct Bank Transfer (US)
• SEPA Direct Debit (Europe)
• Bancontact (Belgium)
• SOFORT (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)

Other Benefits of Using iDEAL for Crowdfunding Pledges

• Instantly update your campaign balance with each pledge — real-time tracking
• Offer backers their local and preferred payment methods with support for multiple currencies
• Accept pledges from anywhere in the world — no borders, no limits
• Stripe’s ACH and SEPA features let backers make one-time or recurring pledges directly from their bank account — simple and secure

How to Build an iDEAL-Based Crowdfunding Website with Stripe with iDeal Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift

• Step 1: Develop a crowdfunding website using WordPress CMS
• Step 2: Install and activate the CrowdLift Crowdfunding WordPress Theme
• Step 3: Install and activate CrowdLift — the core crowdfunding plugin
• Step 4: Purchase and install Stripe with iDeal Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift
• Step 5: Enter your Stripe API credentials and configure iDEAL as a payment method
• Step 6: Start collecting pledges from Dutch and international backers

Stripe with iDeal Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift is designed for simplicity. You do not need to write any code or hire a developer. Just follow the setup wizard, and your crowdfunding website will be ready to accept iDEAL payments within minutes.

Recurring Pledges with iDEAL — Built Right In

Recurring contributions are essential for long-term crowdfunding success. With Stripe with iDeal Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift, backers can set up automatic weekly, monthly, or yearly pledges using iDEAL. This feature is built directly into the addon — no separate extension required. Backers can manage their recurring plans from their own dashboard, including pausing, upgrading, or canceling at any time.

Stripe with iDeal Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift also supports one-time pledges, so you have complete flexibility. Whether your campaign needs a single large contribution or ongoing monthly support, this addon handles it all seamlessly. The addon automatically handles failed payment retries and sends email notifications to backers when their next recurring pledge is due.