Pay With iDeal At These Leading Cam Sites
iDeal is one of the most popular ways to pay for products and services online in the Netherlands. And, even though it's not so commonly used outside of Northern Europe, many international e-commerce platforms and entertainment sites accept iDeal as a payment method.
When it comes to enjoying some live cam fun, there are only two recommended platforms that are iDeal friendly. Read on to find out which sites accept the payment method, how to use iDeal at them, as well as the benefits available at both live video chat platforms.
While you can use your iDeal account to purchase goods and services almost anywhere in the world, the option to pay using iDeal on many websites (live webcam platforms included) generally only appears if you're accessing the site from within Holland. So, while the above two sites accept iDeal as a payment method, the option to pay using it only appears if you're physically based in the Netherlands.
How Does iDeal Work?
iDeal is an online payment processor linked to your bank account. If you have an account at one of the below 12 banks you can download the iDeal app, get online authorization from your bank that they've activated your iDeal account and you're set to go. When you purchase or pay for something via iDeal the funds are taken directly from your bank account and transferred to the service provider or online store you're buying from.
iDeal can be used if you're a client at any of the following financial institutions:
- ABN AMRO
- ASN Bank
- bunq
- ING
- Knab
- Moneyou
- Rabobank
- RegioBank
- SNS
- Svenska Handelsbanken
- Triodos Bank
- Van Lanschot
Why Use iDeal at Live Cam Sites
When you use iDeal, the funds are immediately deducted from your bank account similar to how a debit card works. This makes it much easier to keep a tight financial rein on your expenditures and poses less of a risk of overspending.
It's also a quick and secure way to purchase goods. For example, when you use a credit card you have to input a 16 digit number, then the card's CCV number, enter the expiration date and of course, add your billing address. When you select iDeal as your payment method at the site you're then taken directly to your personal online banking website where you transfer the money in a couple of clicks. Or, if you're using a smartphone, you can simply scan in a QR code and take it from there.
Though, if you don't have enough funds in your account to cover the charge, a halt is put on the proceedings. So, if you're the type that sees red more than black when it comes to financial matters, iDeal is either a godsend or a no-go payment method.
LiveJasmin Vs Stripchat
Currently, only two of the top cam sites accept iDeal, but fortunately, they're two of the best sites around. LiveJasmin is probably one of the best, if not the best premium live cam site. Whereas Stripchat is one of the leading freemium platforms. The difference between a freemium and premium site is that at a freemium site anyone can establish themselves as a cam model on the platform and more importantly, there are practically no limitations on what they can do in their free open rooms. This means many of the performers strip off and perform a range of niche acts, with tips fueling the action so you don't necessarily have to pay to see wild action. However, you won't be the sole focus of the model's attention and whoever is tipping the most is pretty much in charge of what the performer gets up to.
At a premium site, all the models are vetted before being allowed to host a room resulting in generally a higher caliber of performer. However, in the open rooms, the models have to keep their 'premium' assets covered and can only take it off and get wild in a paid-for show mode.
Both types of sites offer private show experiences where it's just you and the performer. These shows are where you get to be in charge of pretty much everything that takes place. However, if you're looking for a specific fetish or kink, it's always advisable to check first with your new cam pal, that they are willing to do it.
The below table shows the features each site offers, as well as how much on average a private cam session costs at each site.
| Site | Avg Private Min/Cost | Mobile C2C | Free Show | Virtual Reality Rooms | Recordable Private Shows | Free Membership |
| LiveJasmin | $2.83 | ✔ | — | — | — | ✔ |
| Stripchat | $2.05 | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Conclusion
If you use iDeal, both of the above sites are highly recommended. If you own a virtual reality headset, then without a doubt Stripchat is the place to be. On the other hand, if you're more into professional webcam performers, streaming in HD from stylized settings, then head over to LiveJasmin.
Both sites are worth checking out, and then it really all depends on the models themselves. We'd suggest starting with LiveJasmin simply due to the calibre of the performers and the site's great search engine. However, if you're into amateur models, then make a start at Stripchat. In the end, it's all down to your personal preferences.