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Wero Moves Into Checkout Tests as Major German Retailers Prepare Online Rollout

EPI signals stepwise onboarding to extend the bank‑backed service beyond person‑to‑person transfers.

US-Dienste wie PayPal dominieren den Markt - das soll sich bald ändern.

Overview

  • Trade press reports that the first German online shops could add Wero as a payment option from October, marking the project’s shift from P2P to e‑commerce.
  • MediaMarkt‑Saturn plans to test the service, while Otto and Rossmann are reported to be evaluating integrations for their shops.
  • EPI CEO Martina Weimert says preparations are underway and technical connections will be added in stages.
  • In‑store acceptance via QR codes or NFC is planned from 2026, expanding availability from online payments to supermarket checkouts.
  • The initiative targets a Europe‑wide alternative to PayPal, Visa and Mastercard, yet retailer surveys warn of low consumer awareness despite reported sign‑ups such as about 1.8 million in Germany.