Wero invites in Computop's "Pay to Drive" mobility offer

Computop has integrated Wero, the new European payment method of the EPI, into its "Pay to Drive" suite dedicated to mobility. This strategic partnership aims to democratize Wero, strengthen European autonomy in the face of international giants and meet the growing needs for fast and secure payments, particularly at charging stations and service stations.

FACTS

• The payment service provider Computop announced the integration of Wero, the new European payment method developed by the EPI, in its "Pay to Drive" mobility suite, to meet the growing needs of the mobility sector, by optimising payments to charging stations and petrol pumps.

• This offer brings together a variety of payment methods for the mobility sector, such as payments for smartphones (Apple Pay with Girocard, Google Pay) and local solutions such as Swedish in Sweden, Twint in Switzerland and Blik in Poland.

• Wero was integrated into the Computop Paygate platform in November 2024, allowing retailers and service providers to prepare for the arrival of this new payment method.

• Wero payments can be processed as soon as the first purchasers are operational. The B2C commercial launch is expected by mid-2025.

ISSUES

• Democratizing Wero's deployment: The integration of Wero is a major step forward for the payments sector in Europe. By partnering with Computop, the EPI aims to democratize its Wero digital payment portfolio, capitalizing on a key player in international payment services.

• Strengthening its position on the mobility market: For Computop, this initiative is part of a strategy to expand its offer, strengthening its position on the mobility market. By integrating Wero, Computop is not just adding a new method of payment to its arsenal: it also supports a European solution that promotes the continent's digital autonomy against American solutions such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

• Improve customer experience and strengthen their payment ecosystem in the face of the schemes: For traders and end users, this innovation promises a better customer experience thanks to simplified and optimized payments. The integration of Wero into Computop's Pay to Drive offer illustrates the joint efforts of European actors to modernise and strengthen their payment ecosystem in the face of international competition.

PERSPECTIVE

• The partnership between Computop and Wero comes at a key moment for the European payments market. The EPI, which runs the Wero project, is trying to catch up with the global digital payments giants. Wero's integration into platforms like Computop Paygate is a strategic lever for its democratization.

• In addition, the mobility market is expanding, with increasing requirements for fast and secure payments, particularly in the areas of electric charging stations and pump services. In 2024, real-time payment solutions and digital portfolios were widely adopted in Europe, strengthening the relevance of Wero's arrival in this sector.

• Finally, this partnership is part of a broader dynamic where payment service providers seek to diversify their services to meet the new expectations of consumers, while supporting the emergence of sovereign European solutions.

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