Buckaroo joins Wero

Buckaroo is one of the first acquirers to join the European Payments Initiative (EPI). This allows Buckaroo to offer its customers Wero, the new European payment method that will replace iDEAL in the future. 

Wero is an initiative of EPI designed as a unified and competitive payment solution across Europe. It is a European alternative for large international players and intended to reduce the fragmentation of the European payment landscape. Wero offers Buckaroo customers a number of key benefits:

Advantages of WERO

• Broad European coverage: Wero is designed for use in multiple European countries, giving merchants access to an extensive network of customers across Europe.
• Advanced security: The payment method integrates advanced security features, including biometric authentication such as fingerprint or facial recognition and strong customer authentication (SCA). 
• Seamless integration: With a single technical link via the Buckaroo platform, merchants gain access to all Wero users in all participating countries. This significantly simplifies the management of multiple payment solutions.

“The addition of Wero to our platform underscores our commitment to providing innovative and future-proof payment solutions that help our customers grow, including across borders,” according to Jelle Hoes, Chief Technology Officer at Buckaroo. “We are proud that this puts us at the forefront of this transformation of the European payments landscape.”

Availability
Buckaroo will introduce Wero in phases. By the end of 2025, Wero will become available in Germany, followed by Belgium and the Netherlands in 2026. Once Wero is available, customers can easily implement this payment method through the Buckaroo platform.