November 25, 2025
Raiffeisen Bank International joins European Payments Initiative as Acceptor PSP
Raiffeisen Bank International joins European Payments Initiative as Acceptor PSP
Vienna, November 26, 2025 – Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has become a member of the European Payments Initiative (EPI) and acts now as an Acceptor Payment Service Provider (PSP). This strategic step reinforces RBI’s commitment to contributing to a unified and sovereign payment ecosystem across Europe.
Supported by 14 major European banks and two leading payment service acquirers, EPI launched Wero, a unified mobile payment service aimed to be offered to all European companies and citizens. It offers a simple, secure, and fast account-to-account payment solution designed to streamline payments for consumers and merchants alike. By joining EPI as an Acceptor PSP, RBI will enable merchants within its network to accept Wero payments, facilitating seamless and secure transactions across multiple channels, including e-commerce, and soon also point-of-sale transactions.
Joining the European Payments Initiative as an Acceptor PSP marks an important chapter in our journey to foster a truly European payment solution. We are eager to offer our clients access to Wero, a payment method that ensures simplicity, security, and sovereignty. This partnership underscores our dedication to innovation and to supporting the evolving needs of the European market. We look forward to growing the Wero presence in Europe together with EPI.
We warmly welcome Raiffeisen Bank International to the EPI community. Their participation as an Acceptor PSP is a significant milestone in expanding Wero’s acceptance network, especially as RBI is the first scheme member headquartered outside of EPI’s initial launch market, in the upcoming months. Together, we are committed to providing consumers and businesses with an easy-to-use payment solution that simplifies everyday transactions and enhances European financial autonomy.
About RBI
RBI regards Austria, where it is a leading corporate and investment bank, as well as Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as its home market. 11 markets of the region are covered by subsidiary banks. Additionally, the RBI Group comprises numerous other financial service providers, for instance in leasing, asset management or M&A.
Around 43,000 employees service 18.2 million customers through around 1,400 business outlets, the by far largest part thereof in CEE. RBI's shares are listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. The Austrian regional Raiffeisen banks own around 61.2 per cent of the shares, the remainder is in free float. Within the Austrian Raiffeisen Banking Group, RBI is the central institute of the regional Raiffeisen banks and other affiliated credit institutions.
For more information, visit www.rbinternational.com
About EPI
EPI (or European Payments Initiative) is supported 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. Find out more at epicompany.eu
About Wero
Based on instant account-to-account (A2A) payments, Wero further streamlines payments in Europe by eliminating intermediaries in the payment chain and the associated additional costs. Wero already supports payments between individuals, and will shortly unveil payments to professionals (P2Pro) and those for online and mobile purchases. Point-of-sale payments will also be offered, as well as value-added services such as merchant loyalty programs and recurring subscription management. Find out more at wero-wallet.eu.