Wero and bunq have partnered to introduce peer-to-peer (P2P) and e-commerce payment solutions to customers of the neobank across four European markets.
Following this partnership, Wero has incorporated bunq as a new member. As part of the collaboration, bunq will directly integrate the Wero payment solution into its app for P2P and e-commerce transactions. The service is scheduled to be rolled out in Germany, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands by 2026.
Expanding Wero’s European Presence
This integration signifies a significant step in Wero’s strategy to increase its market reach within Europe. By working with bunq, an established neobank serving the digital-savvy segment of consumers who predominantly use mobile and app-based payment channels, Wero can expand its user base.
According to the announcement, bunq will integrate Wero into its application natively, enabling customers to initiate both P2P transfers and e-commerce payments via the Wero network. The four chosen markets for the 2026 launch—Germany, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands—reflect an overlap in geographic areas where both organizations currently operate, aligning with Wero’s existing European presence.
Wero is a payment solution developed under the auspices of the European Payments Initiative (EPI), aimed at providing a pan-European alternative to global card schemes and international payment networks. With major European banks and institutions backing EPI, Wero serves as its main consumer-facing product. Built on existing instant payments infrastructure across much of the EU, it is designed as an immediate, person-to-person (P2P) payment method for everyday use.
The addition of a neobank to Wero’s membership underscores the initiative’s broader aim beyond traditional banking institutions. Furthermore, as instant payments regulations continue to be implemented across Europe, requiring payment service providers to offer free instant credit transfers, A2A solutions like Wero are poised to gain from enhanced infrastructure support and favorable regulatory conditions that promote their adoption in the region.
