E-commerce Development in the Netherlands

We develop online shops for the Dutch market. iDEAL via Mollie, PostNL, bol.com Marketplace feed, Thuiswinkel.org standards — a complete Dutch e-commerce infrastructure.
E-commerce Development in the Netherlands

bol.com — the largest Dutch marketplace with millions of products and buyers — sets the standards for Dutch e-commerce: iDEAL checkout, PostNL delivery, Thuiswinkel certification as a trust mark. Competing with bol.com means meeting the expectations it has created as the market leader.

We build online shops for the Dutch market: Mollie with iDEAL and other Dutch payment methods, PostNL API for automated logistics, bol.com Seller API for product feed, and Thuiswinkel-compliant return policies. A competitive shop on the Dutch market.

E-commerce Features for the Netherlands

  1. Mollie + iDEAL + Klarna

    Mollie is the de facto standard for Dutch online shops. iDEAL is mandatory. Klarna is popular in fashion. Afterpay (Dutch BNPL) delivers high conversion for certain categories.

  2. PostNL + DHL Parcel

    PostNL is the primary carrier for Dutch e-commerce. DHL Parcel Netherlands is a strong alternative. Automatic label generation and PostNL Punten integration.

  3. Bol.com Marketplace

    The largest Dutch marketplace. API integration for syncing products, prices and stock levels. Essential for most Dutch retail categories.

  4. Thuiswinkel.org certification

    Trust mark of the Dutch online retail association. Requires compliant return, guarantee and transparent terms standards. Significantly boosts conversion.

  • Healthcare and parafarmacy

    Healthcare and parafarmacy

    Medical products, OTC medicines, health supplements. A growing online segment in the Netherlands.

  • Fashion and lifestyle

    Fashion and lifestyle

    Dutch designers, sustainable fashion, lifestyle brands with international ambitions.

  • Electronics and gadgets

    Electronics and gadgets

    Competing with bol.com Electronics. Niche categories and specialist shops.

  • Food and delicatessen

    Food and delicatessen

    Dutch artisan food, tulip bulbs, stroopwafels, Dutch cheese. Unique Dutch products for the international market.

  • Sports and outdoor

    Sports and outdoor

    The Netherlands leads in cycling culture. Cycling e-commerce, sports goods.

  • B2B wholesale

    B2B wholesale

    Rotterdam's logistics hub creates B2B opportunities. Wholesale platforms.

E-commerce in the Netherlands — key facts

  • Bol.com

    — Largest Dutch marketplace, sets the market standard

  • iDEAL

    — 60–70% of Dutch online payments

  • Thuiswinkel.org

    — Trust mark for Dutch buyers

  • PostNL

    — National post, key logistics for e-commerce

  • iDEAL + Mollie

    iDEAL + Mollie

    All Dutch payment methods covered.

  • PostNL logistics

    PostNL logistics

    Automatic labels and pick-up points.

  • Bol.com feed

    Bol.com feed

    Sync with the largest Dutch marketplace.

  • Thuiswinkel

    Thuiswinkel

    Return and guarantee policies to standard.

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