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Nuvei to Enable eCommerce Businesses to Accept Wero Digital Wallet
Digital Payments // May 16, 2025

Canadian FinTech company Nuvei has joined the European Payments Initiative (EPI) and plans to enable eCommerce businesses to accept EPI’s digital wallet, Wero, in their online checkouts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

EPI Rolls Out Wero Instant Payment Solution Across Western Europe
Digital Payments // September 27, 2024

A new digital wallet and instant payment solution dubbed “Wero” is reportedly being rolled out across western Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Consumer Trust Gives Banks AI Edge Over FinTechs Because of Cash Usage, Says SocGen
artificial intelligence // May 11, 2023

One of the common views about Europe is how highly fragmented the regional market — 44 countries, multiple languages, and a myriad of payment methods — is.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

EPI CEO Says Europe Ready for One Digital Wallet
Payment Methods // May 08, 2023

As regulators push for the development of instant payments, European Union countries continue to leverage preexisting economic relationships to advance faster payments across the region.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Consumer Trust Gives Banks AI Edge Over FinTechs Because of Cash Usage, Says SocGen

May 11, 2023
One of the common views about Europe is how highly fragmented the regional market — 44 countries, multiple languages, and a myriad of payment methods — is.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

EPI CEO Says Europe Ready for One Digital Wallet

May 08, 2023
As regulators push for the development of instant payments, European Union countries continue to leverage preexisting economic relationships to advance faster payments across the region.  Get the Full Story Complete...

The European Payments Initiative: Laying the Infrastructure for Europe’s Super Payments App

September 14, 2021
Across Europe — 44 countries, dozens of languages, myriad ways to pay — cross-border, cross-functional infrastructure could eventually give rise to a “super app.” Get the Full Story Complete the...

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EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives

February 09, 2026
Is Europe too reliant on international payments companies such as Visa and Mastercard? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

EPI Rolls Out Wero Instant Payment Solution Across Western Europe

September 27, 2024
A new digital wallet and instant payment solution dubbed “Wero” is reportedly being rolled out across western Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

EPI Will Debut P2P Digital Wallet in 2024

April 25, 2023
The European Payments Initiative says its vision of a unified payment system is closer to reality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...