EPI (European Payments Initiative) is one of Europe’s most exciting payments initiatives launched by 16 banks and financial service companies - a major step toward a unified European payment system. This groundbreaking solution aims to set a new standard for payments across all types of retail transactions, from in-store to online and peer-to-peer.
Since our last conversation with Martina, there have been significant developments. The launch of EPI’s mobile-first wallet, Wero, marks a major milestone in advancing instant account-to-account payments across Europe. Initially focused on person-to-person (P2P) transactions, Wero enables users to transfer money seamlessly in just 10 seconds using a phone number, QR code, or email - no IBAN required.
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About Martina Weimert
Martina Weimert is the CEO of EPI Company, since the early days of the initiative established in December 2020. Martina has been supporting and guiding European banks and acquirers to build the foundation of the EPI Company, aiming to build an independent European solution and connecting Europe’s payment industry. With 20 years of experience in international consulting, she has in-depth experience in payments and payment solution set-up, fintech, blockchain and retail banking in Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.
About EPI
EPI (or European Payments Initiative) has been created in 2020 by 16 European banks and payment service providers. They have joined forces with a common goal: to offer a unified mobile payment service, to all European companies and citizens, Wero. EPI intends to enable European consumers and merchants and to carry out all types of retail transactions simply, via a resolutely sovereign digital wallet.
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