Netherlands news and trends

Billink Raises $32 Million as Consumers Increasingly Expect BNPL
Investments // January 18, 2024

Buy now, pay later provider Billink aims to enter new markets after raising $32 million. The Dutch company said in a Thursday (Jan. 18) press release that the new funding will let it expand to the top 50 online shops in the “Benelux” (Belgium, the...

Crisp Raises $37 Million to Expand Dutch Grocery Delivery
Investments // November 16, 2023

Grocery app Crisp has raised $37 million to enhance its seasonal/local food-focused delivery service. The Amsterdam-based company announced the funding in a Thursday (Nov. 16) press release, saying it would help Crisp deliver “better food for the many” in its core markets of the Netherlands...

Report: Dutch Regulator Challenges Apple’s App Store Fees
Apple // October 31, 2023

The Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has reportedly ruled that Apple’s commission on certain app subscriptions violates the European Union’s antitrust rules. This decision comes after a long-standing clash between the ACM and Apple, highlighting concerns about the company’s market power and the fairness of the...

European Neobank N26 Integrates Dutch Payment Service iDEAL
Digital Payments // August 25, 2023

European digital bank N26 has integrated the popular local payment service iDEAL into its banking experience in the Netherlands. This move aims to enhance the banking experience for N26 customers in the country by providing a seamless and localized payment solution, the company said in a Thursday (Aug. 24) press release. With...

Interviews & Exclusives
How the World Does Digital: Government-Led Program Gives Netherlands a Digital Boost

July 17, 2024
Famed for its vibrant tulips and ubiquitous bicycles, the Netherlands is proving innovation isn’t limited to pedal power. This nation, boasting the world’s largest flower export industry and more bicycles than people, is now pedaling toward digital transformation. As the fifth-largest EU economy by GDP, with a population boasting near-universal internet access and a strong […]

Peru and Pakistan Expect Massive Real-Time Payments Growth by 2027

June 01, 2023
Each country implementing real-time payment methods has to balance various factors, including its banked population, the current favored payment schemes of the populace and penetration of digital payment methods, among...

EPI CEO Says Europe Ready for One Digital Wallet

May 08, 2023
As regulators push for the development of instant payments, European Union countries continue to leverage preexisting economic relationships to advance faster payments across the region.  It’s a trend that has...

Behavioral Analytics Balance Experience and Security for BNPL Players

October 05, 2022
The recent discovery by Amsterdam-based cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric that criminals are using Android banking trojans to exploit vulnerabilities in BNPL apps to make fraudulent purchases is a clear indication that...

Quick Reads
Billink Raises $32 Million as Consumers Increasingly Expect BNPL

January 18, 2024
Buy now, pay later provider Billink aims to enter new markets after raising $32 million. The Dutch company said in a Thursday (Jan. 18) press release that the new funding will let it expand to the top 50 online shops in the “Benelux” (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) region, enter the German market, and contribute […]

Crisp Raises $37 Million to Expand Dutch Grocery Delivery

November 16, 2023
Grocery app Crisp has raised $37 million to enhance its seasonal/local food-focused delivery service. The Amsterdam-based company announced the funding in a Thursday (Nov. 16) press release, saying it would...

Report: Dutch Regulator Challenges Apple’s App Store Fees

October 31, 2023
The Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has reportedly ruled that Apple’s commission on certain app subscriptions violates the European Union’s antitrust rules. This decision comes after a long-standing clash between the...

European Neobank N26 Integrates Dutch Payment Service iDEAL

August 25, 2023
European digital bank N26 has integrated the popular local payment service iDEAL into its banking experience in the Netherlands. This move aims to enhance the banking experience for N26 customers in the country by providing a...