Wero Hits 44M Users in 12 Months – Now Eyeing E-Commerce
Hi Digital Banking Fanatic!
Twelve months. That’s all it took for Wero to go from launch to 44 million users across Europe 🤯.
Backed by a coalition of 16 banks and payment providers, the EPI-powered wallet has already processed over €7.5 billion in P2P transfers.
And they’re just getting started. Later this year, Wero is rolling out for e-commerce in Germany, with more countries, partners, and features—like in-store payments, subscriptions, and loyalty—already on the roadmap.
As CEO, Martina Weimert put it: This isn’t just another wallet, it’s a push for a sovereign, secure, and instant European payments solution.
The big question now: can Wero build the same momentum in online shopping as it did in P2P?
Cheers,
NEWS
📈 Wero digital wallet has become a trusted everyday payment solution for over 44 million Europeans 🤯 EPI Company is preparing to launch Wero for e-commerce, starting in Germany later this year.
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