Berlin based payment platform Unzer has joined the European Payments Initiative (EPI) to help small and medium sized German businesses access EPI’s digital payment wallet, Wero.

EPI is backed by 16 major European banks and payment service providers, aiming to deliver a unified digital wallet for European consumers.

The partnership will integrate Wero directly into Unzer’s platform, UnzerOne, allowing businesses to accept Wero across all sales channels without managing multiple payment providers or complex technologies.

From the end of September 2025, merchants will be able to connect to Wero services, starting with ecommerce and mcommerce solutions.

Unzer stated that the integration supports its mission to simplify commerce and accelerate digital adoption for small and medium sized merchants.

Robert Bueninck, chief executive officer at Unzer, said Wero enables the firm to offer a payment method that is “local, secure, and built for Europe”.

“We see great potential in Wero and hope that many customers will embrace the solution,” he added.

Martina Weimert, chief executive officer of the European Payments Initiative, said: “Unzer’s strong network of merchants and flexible platform make them an ideal partner for bringing Wero to life in everyday transactions.”

Unzer provides a range of payment options to more than 85,000 merchants across Europe. The company employs around 750 people across eight offices in Germany, Austria, Denmark and Luxembourg.

Earlier this month, Revolut also joined EPI, in an effort to promote the creation of a European sovereign payments system.

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