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Finextra
7 days ago
- Business
- Finextra
Worldline brings Wero wallet to online checkouts
Worldline is the latest payments outfit to offer merchants the EPI's Wero digital mobile wallet as an option in their online checkouts. 0 Launched late last year to harness the potential of account-to-account (A2A) payments to help European banks take on the might of Visa and Mastercard, Wero has already enrolled 40 million users across the first wave of markets it has entered. It enables A2A transfers using Sepa Instant Credit Transfer protocols so users can send money within 10 seconds via phone numbers, email addresses, or QR codes. Having initially focused on P2P payments, the effort is now targeting online checkouts and has been signing up partners including Nexi and Nuvei. Yesterday it also announed that Revolut would be provide access to Wero's core features for customers in France, Belgium and Germany. Now, Worldline - which has been a shareholder of the EPI Company (EPI) since its inception in 2020 - has confirmed it will offer the option in Germany from this summer, with Belgium following in October, and France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands in 2026. Pierre-Antoine Vacheron, CEO, Worldline, says: "This new payment method highlights our commitment to delivering value-driven solutions that support our customers' growth and advance Europe's pursuit of sovereignty in digital payments." Weo will continue to expand to other areas, says EPI CEO Martina Weimert: "By the end of 2026, EPI will not only cover e- and m-commerce payments but also be able to add omni-channel payments, first point of sale/in-store payments and invoice payments."
FF News
7 days ago
- Business
- FF News
Worldline Initiates the Launch of Wero in E-Commerce Starting This Summer
Worldline [Euronext: WLN] , a global leader in payment services, is ready to launch the new Wero payment method, enabling eMerchants to accept it in Germany from this summer onwards. Wero for eCommerce will subsequently be launched in Belgium in October 2025 and in France in early 2026. Worldline has been one of the initial shareholders of the EPI Company (EPI) since its inception in November 2020. In 2024, EPI introduced Wero, a new payment scheme based on instant payments that was successfully launched with a P2P payment use case at first, in France, Belgium and Germany. Today, Worldline officially becomes a Wero member allowing its merchants to accept Wero for online commerce. Launch will be effective from this summer in Germany, in October in Belgium, followed by France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands in 2026. An innovation which enables the creation of a truly European and sovereign payment solution. Wero is a cross-border payment facility with built-in buyer protection and is based on a scheme layered on the instant bank transfer. The more than 40 million base customers will be able to pay initially on merchant websites with their trusted bank application, enabling for Wero instant bank payments for e-commerce and later in stores. Wero brings a host of new benefits to consumers: Increased trust than other wallets, because the bank of the payers issues the payments. Convenience of a smooth user interface, with only a mobile phone number required to enter for activation. More confidence from a buyer protection facility and an integrated disputes mechanism. An explicit consent for each type of payment (immediate, deferred, recurring, etc.). For merchants, Wero will be a full omni-channel solution with in-store payments capability, starting in 2026. It will also bring benefits to merchants, such as reduced chargebacks with consent management and pre-disputers services, as well as a higher conversion rate with a truly frictionless payment method. 'With the launch of our e-commerce payment case, EPI provides the foundation and proof-points for a truly viable European solution and only marks the beginning for merchants' payment rails transformation. Wero is set up as a wallet, allowing us to integrate other payment means as well as value-added services beyond payments, attractive to both consumers and merchants. By the end of 2026, EPI will not only cover e- and m-commerce payments but also be able to add omni-channel payments, first point of sale/in-store payments and invoice payments.' said Martina Weimert CEO of EPI company. Pierre-Antoine Vacheron, CEO of Worldline said 'As an EPI principal member, Worldline continues to drive innovation with the launch of Wero, a new European payment solution introduced to merchants. This new payment method highlights our commitment to delivering value-driven solutions that support our customers' growth and advance Europe's pursuit of sovereignty in digital payments.'
Finextra
15-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Wero wallet arrives at the online checkout via Nuvei
Nuvei has joined the European Payments Initiative (EPI) as one of the first providers to offer merchants the Wero digital mobile wallet as an option in their online checkouts. 0 Launched late last year to harness the potential of account-to-account (A2A) payments to help European banks take on the might of Visa and Mastercard, Wero has already enrolled 40 million users across the first wave of markets it has entered. It enables A2A transfers using Sepa Instant Credit Transfer protocols so users can send money within 10 seconds via phone numbers, email addresses, or QR codes. Nuvei's membership means that, from September, businesses can offer Wero as a payment method in the online checkout. A similar deal was recently struck with Nexi to connect German merchants to Wero. BNPL and loyalty programmes are also in the pipeline as EPI bids to create a comprehensive digital wallet experience for Europeans. Martina Weimert, CEO, EPI, says: "By making Wero available to Nuvei's extensive merchant network, we're accelerating the adoption of a truly European payment solution that enhances financial sovereignty while delivering a seamless, easy and innovative experience for consumers and businesses alike."
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nuvei Joins the European Payments Initiative to Launch Wero for Ecommerce
European businesses will be able to offer Wero as a payment method in their online checkout through their existing integration with Nuvei MONTREAL, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ -- Nuvei, the Canadian fintech company, announces today its membership in the European Payments Initiative (EPI), becoming one of the first payment services providers to enable ecommerce businesses to accept Wero, EPI's innovative digital wallet, in their online checkouts. Wero already facilitates instant account-to-account (A2A) transfers using SEPA Instant Credit Transfer protocols, enabling users to send money within 10 seconds via mobile numbers, email addresses, or QR codes. Created to unify Europe's fragmented payment landscape and enhance financial sovereignty, Wero has already seen rapid adoption, attracting over 40 million users since its initial launch in Germany, France, and Belgium in late 2024. Expansion into the Netherlands and Luxembourg is set to begin shortly, alongside planned enhancements, such as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and customer loyalty programs, further increasing Wero's appeal to European consumers. Nuvei's merchant clients will gain early access to this swiftly expanding European payment solution through their existing single integration with Nuvei's core payments platform. While pilot programs begin in May 2025, general availability for merchants is scheduled for September 2025. Philip Fayer, Nuvei Chair and CEO, commented on the announcement: "Europe is actively seeking greater payment sovereignty and consumer-centric solutions, and Wero directly addresses these strategic imperatives. By integrating Wero into our platform early, we are empowering our merchant partners to capitalize on emerging payment trends and deliver preferred local payment experiences at scale. This positions Nuvei uniquely as a leader in supporting European merchants with forward-thinking payment innovations." Martina Weimert, CEO of EPI, added: "Our partnership with Nuvei is a new key step towards Wero's expansion to the e-commerce sector. By making Wero available to Nuvei's extensive merchant network, we're accelerating the adoption of a truly European payment solution that enhances financial sovereignty while delivering a seamless, easy and innovative experience for consumers and businesses alike. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision of creating a unified payment ecosystem that serves the unique needs of the European market." This strategic partnership underscores Nuvei's ongoing commitment to building the most comprehensive and agile alternative payment method (APM) portfolio. Through a single, flexible integration, Nuvei enables merchants globally to customize their payment offerings effortlessly, ensuring alignment with local consumer preferences and market trends. About EPI EPI (or European Payments Initiative) is supported by 16 European banks and payment service providers. They have joined forces with a common goal: to offer a unified mobile payment service, to all European companies and citizens, Wero (add link). EPI intends to enable European consumers and merchants and to carry out all types of retail transactions simply, via a resolutely sovereign digital wallet. Find out more at About Wero Based on instant account-to-account (A2A) payments, Wero further streamlines payments in Europe by eliminating intermediaries in the payment chain and the associated additional costs. Wero already supports payments between individuals, and will shortly unveil payments to professionals (P2Pro) and those for online and mobile purchases. Point-of-sale payments will also be offered, as well as value-added services such as merchant loyalty programs and recurring subscription management. Find out more at About Nuvei Nuvei is the Canadian fintech company accelerating business around the world. Nuvei's modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from card issuing, banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 50 markets, 150 currencies and 720 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally with one integration. For more information, visit Contact: Public Relations View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Nuvei View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Nuvei Joins the European Payments Initiative to Launch Wero for Ecommerce
European businesses will be able to offer Wero as a payment method in their online checkout through their existing integration with Nuvei MONTREAL, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ -- Nuvei, the Canadian fintech company, announces today its membership in the European Payments Initiative (EPI), becoming one of the first payment services providers to enable ecommerce businesses to accept Wero, EPI's innovative digital wallet, in their online checkouts. Wero already facilitates instant account-to-account (A2A) transfers using SEPA Instant Credit Transfer protocols, enabling users to send money within 10 seconds via mobile numbers, email addresses, or QR codes. Created to unify Europe's fragmented payment landscape and enhance financial sovereignty, Wero has already seen rapid adoption, attracting over 40 million users since its initial launch in Germany, France, and Belgium in late 2024. Expansion into the Netherlands and Luxembourg is set to begin shortly, alongside planned enhancements, such as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and customer loyalty programs, further increasing Wero's appeal to European consumers. Nuvei's merchant clients will gain early access to this swiftly expanding European payment solution through their existing single integration with Nuvei's core payments platform. While pilot programs begin in May 2025, general availability for merchants is scheduled for September 2025. Philip Fayer, Nuvei Chair and CEO, commented on the announcement: "Europe is actively seeking greater payment sovereignty and consumer-centric solutions, and Wero directly addresses these strategic imperatives. By integrating Wero into our platform early, we are empowering our merchant partners to capitalize on emerging payment trends and deliver preferred local payment experiences at scale. This positions Nuvei uniquely as a leader in supporting European merchants with forward-thinking payment innovations." Martina Weimert, CEO of EPI, added: "Our partnership with Nuvei is a new key step towards Wero's expansion to the e-commerce sector. By making Wero available to Nuvei's extensive merchant network, we're accelerating the adoption of a truly European payment solution that enhances financial sovereignty while delivering a seamless, easy and innovative experience for consumers and businesses alike. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision of creating a unified payment ecosystem that serves the unique needs of the European market." This strategic partnership underscores Nuvei's ongoing commitment to building the most comprehensive and agile alternative payment method (APM) portfolio. Through a single, flexible integration, Nuvei enables merchants globally to customize their payment offerings effortlessly, ensuring alignment with local consumer preferences and market trends. About EPI EPI (or European Payments Initiative) is supported by 16 European banks and payment service providers. They have joined forces with a common goal: to offer a unified mobile payment service, to all European companies and citizens, Wero (add link). EPI intends to enable European consumers and merchants and to carry out all types of retail transactions simply, via a resolutely sovereign digital wallet. Find out more at About Wero Based on instant account-to-account (A2A) payments, Wero further streamlines payments in Europe by eliminating intermediaries in the payment chain and the associated additional costs. Wero already supports payments between individuals, and will shortly unveil payments to professionals (P2Pro) and those for online and mobile purchases. Point-of-sale payments will also be offered, as well as value-added services such as merchant loyalty programs and recurring subscription management. Find out more at About Nuvei Nuvei is the Canadian fintech company accelerating business around the world. Nuvei's modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from card issuing, banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 50 markets, 150 currencies and 720 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally with one integration. Contact: Public Relations
