In the Netherlands, iDEAL is an incredibly popular payment system, accounting for more than half of all transactions in the area. Its convenience and security make it an attractive choice for many customers. However, before you decide to use it for your proxy purchase, it is important to consider the pros and cons of using iDEAL. The following list will help you do this.
Pros of Buying Proxies With iDEAL
The Netherlands widely accepts iDEAL as a payment platform, particularly when buying proxies. With iDEAL, payments are processed immediately, meaning transactions do not stay in a “pending” state. This speedy processing is ideal for online recurring subscriptions to ensure there is no service interruption. Funds are withdrawn directly from your bank account, and you will receive immediate feedback on your payment. iDEAL also provides two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect transaction privacy. This requires a code from a second device to verify log-ins and transactions. 2FA adds an extra layer of security to your financial data, so even if your device is lost or stolen, your account will stay secure with the verification code.
Cons of Buying Proxies With iDEAL
Despite the many benefits of using iDEAL compared to credit cards, there are a few drawbacks worth mentioning. With iDEAL transactions being directly linked to your bank account, most banks will treat the payment as cash, which means there is no financial protection. Furthermore, due to its technical nature, if an outage or any other issue arises, there is no alternative way to complete the transaction. To be on the safe side, it is wise to have a backup payment method ready.
How To Buy a Proxy Server With iDEAL
At ProxyCompass, we understand that customers may have different payment methods that work best for them. To help you purchase proxies and fund your ProxyCompass account using iDEAL, we have provided the simple steps below.
Creating a new order using iDEAL
1. Log in to your account by clicking “Client Area” on the ProxyCompass homepage. If you don’t have an account, click the “Registration” button to create one.
2. On your dashboard, select the proxy you want to order from the products list on the left. Then, click the “Create new order” button. Confirm your bandwidth needs and proxy type on the create new order page, and press “Confirm.”
3. On the payment page, click the show more methods link to see all the payment options, and choose “Pay with iDEAL.” Enter your First and Last name in the fields provided, verify that the information is correct, and click the “Pay ($x.xx)*” button.
*($x.xx) will be replaced with your actual purchase price.
Depositing funds into your ProxyCompass account using iDEAL
1. From your ProxyCompass account dashboard, click your email address, then click “Deposit.”
2. Enter the exact amount for the deposit, then choose “Pay with iDEAL” from the payment options. You might need to click the “show more methods” link to see all available payment options.
3. After selecting to pay with iDEAL, type your first and last name in the fields provided. Double-check that all information is accurate, then click the “Deposit” button.