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Mollie Capital has provided over €250M in funding to European businesses. Discover how fast, flexible funding can help you seize growth opportunities.

We’re moving beyond payments to fix money management. Discover the story behind the Mollie Business Account and how our unified platform supports Europe's ambitious businesses.

As your business grows, so does complexity. The Mollie business account is a truly integrated financial engine designed to power growth and simplify finance.

You run your business on fast, modern tools. So why does your business account feel like it’s stuck in the past? It's time for a change.

Learn how AI assistants like ChatGPT are changing how people buy, what it means for your business, and how Mollie is preparing European businesses for the future of payments.

The 2025–2026 Mollie Retailer of the Year Belgium winners are announced! Over 145,000 consumers voted, honouring 37 top retailers, webshops, and newcomers across Belgium.

Maestro is gone and iDEAL is evolving, is your online business ready for what’s next? Discover why cards might be your new growth driver.

Tired of clunky card readers? Discover Mollie Tap, the smart terminal for in-person payments.

Tired of AI hallucinations & brittle prompts? The Mollie MCP Server is a new open protocol that gives your business the tools to build reliable, predictable AI applications.

Subscription payments offer flexibility for consumers and steady revenue for businesses. Mollie simplifies managing and optimizing your subscription strategy.

E-wallets offer fast, secure, and convenient digital payments for online, in-store, and P2P transactions, simplifying money management and boosting customer experience.

Discover Wero, Europe’s new unified payment solution. Learn how it works, its benefits for businesses, and its potential impact on ecommerce across the continent.

Explore what payment disputes are, the reasons behind them, and how to effectively resolve them.

Explore Mollie's alternatives to Google Pay as a payment method.

What's changing - and why Mollie customers don't need to worry

Unify your customer experience by starting with payments. Learn what omnichannel payments are, their benefits, and how to choose the right partner in Europe.

If your payment system creates more work than it solves, it’s time for a change. Discover the benefits of a unified omnichannel payments approach.

How is the payments industry changing? And what trends are driving progress? Read insights from Visa, Woo, Mastercard, and more.

Stay ahead with the top ecommerce trends for 2025. Explore how AI, social commerce, and personalisation are shaping online shopping.

Create an invoice that gets you paid faster. Discover a step-by-step guide for making invoices, including essential invoice features and expert tips.

Explore how Pay by Bank and Open Banking payments work and the benefits they offer to both businesses and customers. Offer Pay by Bank today.

Everything you need to know about ecommerce in the Netherlands: trends, insights, data, and tips from industry experts.

Everything you need to know about ecommerce in Belgium: trends, insights, data, and tips from industry experts.

Everything you need to know about ecommerce in France: trends, insights, data, and tips from industry experts.

Discover the best features for online stores with data from 10,000 European consumers and tips from industry experts.

Everything you need to know about ecommerce in the UK: trends, insights, data, and tips from industry experts.

Everything you need to know about German ecommerce: trends, insights, data, and tips from industry experts.

Explore data from 10,000 European consumers to discover their economic outlook and how they plan to spend. Read the report today.

Discover in-depth consumer data and expert tips to increase repeat purchases in ecommerce.

Improve your ecommerce conversion rate with data from 10,000 European consumers and tips from industry experts.

Discover key trends, behaviours, and actionable insights to optimise your ecommerce strategy and boost sales.

Should you offer paid or free returns? Discover data from 10,000 European consumers to craft the best return policy for your business.

Discover buy now, pay later usage and stats data from 10,000 consumers. Get expert tips and explore the latest BNPL trends.

Explore consumer data showing the best social media platforms for ecommerce. Learn about social selling and social commerce, and get expert tips to boost performance.

Explore consumer data which shows the most popular online payment methods across Europe. Discover the best payment options to increase conversion.

Harnessing sales period data can turn sales spikes into sustained long-term growth. How can companies use the data from sales periods to optimise their Black Friday?

Discover the future of POS systems, how they work and what type you should get for your business.

Get in-depth tips and insights for Shopify web development from industry experts who use the platform to build websites and online stores.

Discover the key findings from our research with 250 professionals from Belgian growing companies and get started with tips from Pit&Pit to avoid the most common pitfalls.

Friendly fraud can cause financial loss, admin headaches, and reputational risk. Explore different types of friendly fraud and how to prevent chargebacks.

Learn how to prevent carding attacks. Discover key prevention strategies and how fraud prevention solutions can safeguard your business.

For two decades, the Dutch payments landscape has been stable. Now, big shifts and new tech are redefining everything. Our Head of Payments, Iryna, explores what's changing.

From attracting new customers to advanced security and in-depth insights, discover how card payments can boost your business.

Giropay is no longer available. Discover some of the best European payment methods you can use instead.

Discover how the proposed PSD3 regulations in Europe will affect platforms and marketplaces.

Discover if your SaaS platform needs embedded payments and explore some key benefits they offer.

Discover the benefits of embedded payments for SaaS businesses and how they can help your profit grow.

Read our comprehensive PSD3 guide to see how the proposed new EU directive will impact businesses, consumers, platforms, and payment service providers.

Explore and compare different in-person payment systems to find the best solution for your business.

Mollie offers several options for receiving payments at your physical point of sale. Which solution you choose depends on your business and personal preference.

From leading payment methods and integrations to financing and seamless invoicing, how Mollie helps B2B businesses.

Find out more about Mollie Components, a library of prebuilt UI elements you can embed on your website to take payments securely and boost conversion

Our spotlight series highlights products, features, and plug-ins that we offer to help you increase sales and drive growth. In this edition, we explore Acceptance & Risk.

We show you what you should look out for as an online retailer in the sports sector, which payment methods are best for the sports industry and how Mollie can help you.

Integrating Mollie's solution into your tech stack will unlock the full power of our APIs, saving you time, resources, and improve your customer experience.

Discover products, features, and plug-ins that we offer to help you increase sales and drive growth. This edition focuses on Mollie Terminal, our latest point-of-sale solution.

Discover what online shoppers in Europe want in 2023 and beyond. Get ecommerce insights based on research with 5,000 consumers in our report.

Optimise your user experience and drive your company's growth by choosing the right payment solution for your business

Improve collaboration and keep your business running smoothly with Mollie Teams. Discover how it works and the benefits it offers your business

Discover what unified commerce is and how it can help your business.

Discover ecommerce fraud management strategies and how to protect your business from fraudsters.

Discover products, features, and plug-ins that we offer to help you increase sales and drive growth. In this edition, we explore Payment Links.

Discover products, features, and plug-ins that we offer to help you increase sales and drive growth. This edition focuses on Mollie Capital, our fast and flexible business funding.

Discover how iDEAL 2.0 works and its benefits for ecommerce companies and consumers.

Learn how our customisable checkout boosts conversions and creates seamless payment experiences for your customers.

Learn what chargeback fraud is, how to prevent it and how to fight disputes as an online business with Mollie.

Our spotlight series highlights products, features, and plug-ins that we offer to help you increase sales and drive growth. This edition focuses on how you can use the Mollie app.

What is fraud detection and how does it work? Discover how fraud can impact your business and how to prevent it.

Simplify your life both today and in the long term by choosing the Prestashop payment module that's right for you.

Stop losing time on administration and discover how integrated accounting solutions can benefit your business.

Don’t lose out to ecommerce fraudsters. Learn more about types of ecommerce fraud and how to prevent it with Mollie.

Drive conversions for your digital products webshop by providing the payment methods and shopping experience that your customers want.

Learn more about 3D Secure and 3D Secure 2 authentication. Discover how they work, how to use them, and what they can offer your business.

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a payment option that allows a consumer to make a purchase and make instalment payments over time.

Learn more about why a direct debit was returned and how Mollie helps businesses streamline their direct debit collection process.

iDEAL is the most popular online payment method in the Netherlands. Introduced in 2005, it allows Dutch customers to pay online through their own bank.

The ecommerce subscription economy is booming. But is a subscription right for your business? And if so

Accounting reconciliation is a process of matching the money coming into a business with the money going out. Learn more with Mollie.

To address the increase in returns, more and more ecommerce giants are starting to charge for returns.

Discover the main reasons for checkout cart abandonments and get tips on how to prevent shoppers dropping out of a sale.

Accepting mobile payment channels allows a convenient customer experience and can help your business grow.

Learn how to calculate the rate of return on your investment options.

What is PSD2? Learn everything you need to know about the revised Payment Services Directive and how it affects your business.

Do you want to know more about the different types of cards used in France? Take a look at our analysis of the main credit cards.

Drive conversions for your online supplement store by providing the payment methods and shopping experience that your customers want.

Learn more about the different ecommerce business models, which model works best for you, and how you can achieve success.

This guide looks at unlimited liability in business, explaining the pros, cons, and the differences between limited and unlimited liability companies.

Wondering what a payment gateway is and if a payment service provider is a better option? Here’s everything you need to know about payment gateways and PSPs.

Learn more about purchases made using buy now, pay later (BNPL) services and what it means ecommerce businesses in this blog post.

Learn about the differences between blended pricing and Interchange++, how each pricing model works, and the benefits they offer your business.

Comparison Between Mollie and Payone » Price Differences » Customer Service » Insights into Payment Processes ➤ Overview of All Differences

Compare Stripe vs Mollie and discover the best payment provider for your business with our guide.

This guide compares open banking and PSD2, helping you to understand the differences, as well as the benefits to your business and customers.

Learn about alternative payment methods. Discover new and popular types of payment methods and what they can offer your business.

A closing balance helps you track spend, keep tabs on inventory, and ensure you're making a profit. Find out what it is, how to calculate it, and why it matters for your business.

Discover what is an opening balance, how to calculate it and the different types of opening balances.

Comparing Mollie and Opayo for seamless payment solutions. Explore the features, benefits, and differences between these platforms for your business growth.

Discover how to build customer trust and loyalty to increase your ecommerce sales. Get tips to gain customer trust online.

Optimise payments for automotive e-commerce. Explore tailored solutions and insights to streamline transactions and enhance sales in the automotive industry.

Looking for a payment solution for your ecommerce fashion shop? Discover how Mollie's features and integrations can help you stay on trend today.

Discover how to optimise your ecommerce platform, whether you’re starting a business or switching to a new provider.

Delve into the significance of a VAD contract and its indispensable role for French businesses operating in the ecommerce realm.

Direct debits payments are the backbone of business in the UK and Europe.

If you pay someone, you are making a credit transfer. The payment method is not important – what matters is that the payment is initiated by the customer and sent to the seller.

Learn how to set up SEPA Direct Debit for your business growth. Discover the steps and requirements for a smooth and efficient setup process.

Effortless payments and onboarding for SaaS and marketplaces with Mollie Connect for Platforms. Discover what Connect can offer your platform.

Understanding credit notes for effective business management. Explore their role, creation, and practical use in optimising financial transactions and accounting.

Discover how to collect customer data and use it to increase conversions and drive sales.

Compare popular ecommerce platforms and find the best one for your business.

Learn more about what the best BigCommerce payment processors should offer your business and what things you should consider when choosing a payment service provider (PSP)

Launch a successful e-commerce venture. Learn essential steps, strategies, and insights to start and grow your online business effectively.

Explore a comprehensive guide on SWIFT payment codes. Understand their significance, decoding, and practical applications for seamless international transactions.

Mollie and Worldpay are global payments platforms that help businesses accept a wide range of payment methods.

Unlock the best digital wallets for e-commerce success. Explore top choices and insights to streamline transactions and enhance customer convenience in online businesses.

What do ecommerce stores need to know about digital wallets? Find out more about one of the fastest-growing online services in the world.

This guide is designed to help you have the best Black Friday possible, explaining how to drive conversions, maximise sales, and provide exceptional customer experiences.

Want to understand what interchange fees are and how they are calculated? This article explains how they work‚ the costs related to card payments‚ regulations‚ and pricing models.

Choose the best WooCommerce payment gateway. See how to easily add payments to your WooCommerce webshop.

Explore the impact of digital wallet payments in e-commerce. Learn how these methods shape consumer transactions and drive online business growth.

CHAPS is one of the largest high-value payment systems in the world. CHAPS bank transfers are known for being efficient and risk-free.

Tracking customer metrics and understanding how they are connected with your cash flow is essential for making decisions about product development, growth, and investments.

Unlock the potential of the freemium model for business growth. Explore strategies, advantages, and insights on implementing this versatile pricing approach

Understanding how to post accruals will ensure your financial record is well-managed to promote the growth of your business. 

ISO 20022 is all about messaging, specifically the messages banks send to each other when a cross-border transfer is made.

Summer can be slow for many online retailers – but it doesn’t have to be lost. Discover five tips to beat the ecommerce sales slump.

Find out more about secure online payments.

Anyone who wants to establish a limited company in the UK must register with the Companies House. This registration is part of making your business a legal entity.

A PLC is a company that has limited liability and has offered its shares to the general public.

Think of bookkeeping as an airtight index meant to reflect each business transaction. It is an essential account system that ensures you are profitable.

PSD2 fosters innovation and security of online payments. Understand how PSD2 affects ecommerce

Strong Customer Authentication is a security requirement from the European Union for contactless, online, and mobile payments. Learn more with Mollie.

The terms Business Identifier Code (BIC) and SWIFT code can be used interchangeably to refer to a code for financial transactions. Learn more with Mollie.

An IBAN is a standardised bank account format used throughout Europe and 50 other countries that makes cross-border bank transfers a breeze.

Learn the steps to cancel SEPA Direct Debit mandates hassle-free. Find guidance on the process and requirements for a smooth cancellation experience.

A cash flow statement tells you how much cash you have after all expenses are paid. Mollie explains how to understand its contents to stay in the black.

Remittance advice, sometimes called payment advice, tells you your customer has paid their invoice. Find out more about remittance advice and ecommerce with Mollie.

Do you want your customers to be able to pay by credit card on your Prestashop online store? Discover how to do it easily!

Discover how to edit your WooCommerce checkout page to increase sales and grow your business today with Mollie.

Discover how a PSP can help your business, including the benefits they offer and more about different types of payment processors.

Compare Adyen vs Mollie and discover the best payment provider for your business with our 2022 guide.

Direct and indirect cash flow use different calculations to create a closing bank statement. Which should you use? Learn more at Mollie.

An instant transfer allows your customers to make quick payments into your account. Learn the benefits and risks

Payment in advance is when a customer pays you before receiving goods. Learn how it can work for your business.

Easy to use by both sellers and purchasers, SEPA Direct Debit enables seamless transactions in the SEPA area.

Discover how cross-border payments work and the best way to accept international payments when selling in new markets.

Accept payments on WooCommerce with Mollie. Read customer stories about WooCommerce payment processing and setting up payments for WooCommerce webshops.

Explore the best online payment methods for your business. Find the best payment options to grow your business.

A test gateway is where ecommerce developers can troubleshoot the setup of a payment system on a website. Learn more about how testing applies to your business.

Master your business cash flow dynamics. Explore strategies, tools, and insights to optimise cash flow for sustained growth and financial stability.

Unleash e-commerce success with strategic SKUs. Power your inventory, customer loyalty, and growth strategies.

How do marketplace payments work? And what is the best payment strategy for your platform? Discover everything you need to know with our comprehensive guide.

In this article we’ll explain how SaaS payments work‚ the best payment services for SaaS companies‚ and SaaS payment gateways.

Improve your ecommerce checkout and conversion. See real-life examples of optimised checkout pages and best practices from expert brands.

Find the best payment service provider for your business – download Mollie's guide to choosing the best PSP to support your growth.

Payment gateways and full-service payment providers work differently. See what they offer and choose the right one for your business.

Subscription payments are more popular than ever. See if this payment model is right for your business and why consumers and companies love them.

Discover the rise of 'Buy Now, Pay Later,' its pros, cons, and the need for responsible use in ecommerce.

SEPA Direct Debit is now required when collecting euro-denominated payments across the European Union (EU). Mollie breaks it all down.

Discover how Mollie's seamless payment solutions can help your business succeed by boosting conversion and simplifying workflows.

Discover the top online shopping hotspots of the UK with the latest research from Mollie.

Discover whether Buy Now Pay Later is the right payment tool for your business.

Discover quick tips for conversion rate optimisation in ecommerce. See how you can increase sales with merchandising, payments, checkout, and more.

Want to know the do's and don'ts of building a trustworthy e-commerce business? This article will tell you what you need to know.

What are payment service providers and how do they help e-commerce retailers receive payments? Learn all about the pros & cons of PSPs!

Secure your webshop with a comprehensive privacy policy. Learn the essentials and best practices for safeguarding customer data and compliance with privacy regulations.

Take a look at the top KPIs that eCommerce retailers should track, and what they can tell you about your store.

Discover essential insights for building a successful online store. Learn strategies, tools, and expert tips to drive growth and maximize sales potential.

Enhance your webshop's security with expert insights. Discover crucial measures and best practices to safeguard your online store and customer data.

Gain insights into essential measures and tools to safeguard transactions, protecting your business and customer data.

For SaaS providers, the key to boosting conversion is optimising their product page for sales. Learn how to create an effective SaaS web design.

In this article, we’ll give you 8 tips to optimise your webshop’s drop-down menus and make your site even more user-friendly to navigate.

Boost conversion in your online shop by creating a user-friendly, customer-focused experience. And put your shop to the test with our Usability Checklist.

Enhance your conversion rates per industry. Discover tailored strategies and insights to boost sales and optimise performance for various business sectors.

High bounce rates in your online shop shopping cart lead to a low conversion rate. Find out here how to increase your checkout conversion rate!

Mollie Components allows you to increase your conversion rates for credit cards during checkout.

Developer Sander van Hooft built the official Mollie package for Laravel Cashier, with payment methods specifically geared towards Europe, like SEPA Direct Debit.