Mollie, one of Europe’s payment service providers or PSPs, has officially become a Principal Member of the European Payments Initiative (EPI). Announced recently this month, this partnership positions Mollie at the core of the EPI’s efforts to create a sovereign payment infrastructure for businesses and consumers across Europe.
At the core of this collaboration is Wero, the EPI’s flagship unified payment solution.
Wero is a real-time, account-to-account (A2A) system that enables instant transfers directly from bank accounts, eliminating intermediaries and reducing fragmentation in the current patchwork of national payment methods.
Launched initially for peer-to-peer transactions in countries like Germany, France, and Belgium in 2024, Wero is now expanding to e-commerce and other retail uses, with broader rollout planned throughout 2026.
As a Principal Member, Mollie will be expected play a pivotal role in integrating Wero into its platform.
This means merchants using Mollie can accept Wero payments directly, without needing complex new setups.
The move is timely as Wero prepares to phase in across more markets, including the eventual transition from established systems like iDEAL in the Netherlands (set to begin late 2026 and complete by the end of 2027).
Mollie’s involvement underscores its commitment to a pan-European vision.
By connecting its merchant network to the Wero network, the company aims to offer businesses greater efficiency, security, and access to a consistent payment experience for customers across borders.
This could lower costs, improve cash flow through instant settlements, and enhance conversion rates with a familiar, bank-backed option that emphasizes trust and simplicity.
Koen Köppen, CEO of Mollie, highlighted the strategic importance: the partnership aligns with the company’s goal of fostering a modern, inclusive payments landscape that empowers merchants of all sizes with reliable tools for growth.
Meanwhile, Martina Weimert, CEO of Wero, welcomed the addition, noting that Mollie’s participation strengthens the initiative’s momentum, starting in Germany and extending to additional markets.
This collaboration accelerates Wero’s adoption as a secure, user-friendly alternative that promotes European involvement in digital payments.
The broader context is a push for independence from dominant global providers.
Backed by European banks and institutions, EPI’s Wero represents a response to calls for harmonized, regulation-compliant solutions that prioritize consumer protection, instant processing, and future features like subscriptions and loyalty integrations.
For Mollie’s growing base of merchants, this development promises easier expansion into new European markets.
As Wero gains traction this year—potentially replacing or complementing local options—the partnership seemingly signals a new era of streamlined, efficient transactions.