The European Payments Initiative (EPI) is advancing its ambition to create a unified digital payment system across Europe with its Wero wallet.
Wero sets up next stage with partnerships
As a mobile-first, instant account-to-account payment solution, Wero has already launched peer-to-peer (P2P) payments in Germany, France and Belgium.
With further expansion plans, Wero is now setting its sights on e-commerce, point-of-sale transactions and small business payments – marking a pivotal shift.
Nexi to Connect German Merchants
To enable this shift Wero has started to negotiate additional partnerships to help with the roll-out of its services.
Nexi began integrating German e-commerce merchants in Q3 2024, shortly after Wero’s official market launch.
As a Wero acquirer, Nexi will leverage technical interfaces from Computop, ensuring seamless adoption for online merchants.
In a statement, Carola Wahl, CEO of Nexi DACH, emphasised the benefits of Wero’s account-to-account transfer model, highlighting its scalability, real-time payments and attractive pricing.
According to Wahl, the system will be fully integrated into existing e-commerce payment flows, requiring no major changes for merchants while delivering a fast and secure alternative to traditional payment methods.
Nexi’s role as both a founding member and shareholder of EPI reinforces its commitment to shaping the future of digital payments in Europe.
PPRO to Drive Adoption
In a strategic move, PPRO has now become a Principal Member of Wero, ensuring comprehensive access for its partners through sponsored associate membership, payment facilitator access or as a technical gateway.
This partnership will allow acquirers, issuers and merchants to efficiently integrate its e/m-commerce capabilities when they go live in 2025.
PPRO’s platform connectivity will support the full payments cycle – including activation, acceptance optimisation, operational boarding and funds management – ensuring a smooth transition for PSPs and merchants.
“We are thrilled to be a Principal Member of Wero, ensuring our clients can access Europe’s newest payment scheme effortlessly,” comments Motie Bring, CEO, PPRO.
“Our collaboration with EPI enables us to offer the full spectrum of Wero’s functionality this summer, giving businesses the ability to integrate once and scale continuously.”
Wero’s Future Roadmap: E-Commerce and Beyond
With its initial P2P transactions live in three countries, Wero is set to expand further:
- Mid-2025: Integration into e-commerce for seamless online payments.
- Late 2025: P2Pro functionality to support small merchants.
- 2026: Full brick-and-mortar retail launch across European markets.
As Wero rolls out these phases, it aims to become Europe’s preferred digital payment method, offering a standardised, efficient and cost-effective alternative to fragmented national systems.
“Our partnerships marks an exciting milestone, ensuring that European merchants and consumers benefit from faster, more streamlined payments,” says Martina Weimert, CEO, EPI.
“By expanding Wero’s reach across e/m-commerce and retail, we are taking a major step in reshaping digital payments in Europe.”
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