Your free WhatsApp store in the Netherlands, paid by iDEAL and Tikkie, with no commission
One link with your catalog and a cart, and complete orders in your WhatsApp. Customers pay the way they already do. Free, with no commission on sales.
Get paid with what your customers already use
WAStore doesn’t process payments or take a percentage. You add your methods in Settings → Payment, and customers see them when they order.
iDEAL, card and Apple Pay (Stripe)
On Pro you connect your own Stripe account and switch on iDEAL there: customers pick their bank at checkout, and card and Apple Pay work the same way. The order is marked paid automatically.
Tikkie
Add an “Other” method called Tikkie and say in the instructions that you send a Tikkie for the order total. When the order lands on WhatsApp, send the request and the customer pays it with iDEAL.
Bank transfer
Add “Bank transfer” with your name and IBAN; customers copy it at checkout and send you the receipt on WhatsApp.
Pickup
Offer free pickup at checkout and take cash or a transfer when the customer collects.
How to start your WhatsApp store in the Netherlands
- 1
Create your store
Enter a name, your WhatsApp number and your currency (EUR). Add products with a photo and price, or import them from a CSV or Google Sheet.
- 2
Add how you get paid
Add iDEAL and Tikkie, plus any other method you use. They show at checkout with your details and, if you like, your QR code.
- 3
Share the link
Put it in your WhatsApp status, Instagram bio or TikTok. Every order lands in your dashboard and in your WhatsApp, ready to fulfil.
Selling on WhatsApp in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands a lot of small selling happens through Instagram, Marktplaats and WhatsApp: bakers, florists, caterers, clothing and vintage sellers. WAStore turns that into a proper shop with prices in euro and a cart, so orders arrive complete with name, address and items, and you pay no commission.
Dutch customers expect to pay with iDEAL. On the free plan you send a Tikkie for the order total; on Pro you connect Stripe and they pay with iDEAL, card or Apple Pay right at checkout. Set a delivery fee for your city and another for the rest of the country, or offer pickup.
Shops in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht, and across the country.
Delivery, registration and payments in the Netherlands
Delivery and couriers
PostNL is the default for parcels and letterbox parcels (brievenbuspakjes), with DHL, DPD and GLS as alternatives; dropping parcels at a service point is usually cheaper than a pickup from home. Many local sellers deliver themselves within the city or offer pickup.
Registration and tax
If you sell regularly, aim to make a profit and work independently, you usually count as a business and register with the KVK (Chamber of Commerce), which passes your details to the Belastingdienst for VAT (btw). Under the small business scheme (KOR) you can skip charging VAT while turnover stays under €20,000 a year. Home food sellers follow NVWA hygiene rules and the municipality’s rules for working from home.
How customers pay
iDEAL is how most Dutch people pay online, straight from their banking app, and Tikkie payment requests are the everyday way to settle up. Cards are used less online than in most countries, so on Pro connect Stripe and switch on iDEAL next to card and Apple Pay. Bank transfer by IBAN works too.
What WAStore costs in the Netherlands
- Free forever: up to 50 products, unlimited orders and 0% commission.
- Pro: $7.90 a month (or $4.99 a month billed yearly) for your own domain, coupons, sale prices, delivery zones, analytics and more.
- Try Pro free for 7 days, no card needed.
WAStore vs other options in the Netherlands
Most WhatsApp store tools no longer take a commission. What differs is how many products you get for free, whether orders are capped, and whether customers see your local payment methods (iDEAL and Tikkie) when they order.
| Platform | Free plan | Orders | Commission | Paid plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAStore | 50 products, forever | Unlimited | 0% | Pro: $7.90/month (up to 200 products) |
| Take App | Unlimited products | 50 a month saved in the dashboard | 0% | Essential: $29/month |
| Shopify | None (free trial only) | Unlimited | Card fees; extra fee on Starter or with outside gateways | Starter $5/month; Basic $39/month |
| WhatsApp Business catalog | Free, inside the app | In the chat only | 0% | — (no cart or web store) |
Taken from each platform’s website in October 2026 (Shopify prices are US list prices). Plans change often, so check them before you decide.
Questions about selling on WhatsApp in the Netherlands
Do I need to register with the KVK to sell on WhatsApp?
If you sell regularly, aim to make a profit and work independently, usually yes; the KVK checks this when you register. Selling the odd item from your own home is not a business.
Do I have to charge VAT (btw)?
Yes, unless you join the KOR small business scheme, which lets you skip VAT while turnover stays under €20,000 a year. Ask the Belastingdienst or your accountant which rate applies to your products.
Can I charge a different delivery fee in your city and for the rest of the Netherlands?
Yes, on Pro: create one delivery zone in your city and another for the rest of the Netherlands, each with its own fee (or “to be confirmed”). The free plan has one flat delivery fee and free pickup.
Can customers pay with iDEAL at checkout?
Yes, on Pro. Connect your own Stripe account, switch on iDEAL in your Stripe dashboard, and customers choose their bank at checkout; the order is marked paid automatically. On the free plan, send a Tikkie for the order total instead.
Is WAStore free in the Netherlands?
Yes. The free plan doesn’t expire: up to 50 products, unlimited orders and no commission on sales. Pro is optional.
Can I get paid by iDEAL and Tikkie?
Yes. You add your payment methods in Settings → Payment and customers see them when they order. The money goes straight to you; WAStore never touches payments.
Does WAStore take a commission?
No, not on the free plan and not on Pro. Everything your customer pays is yours.
Do I need WhatsApp Business?
No. It works with regular WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business, and neither you nor your customers install anything.
Can I accept card payments?
Yes, on Pro: you connect your own Stripe account and customers pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The money goes to your account, and the order is marked paid automatically.