Wero will replace Payconiq in 2026. What will change for merchants?

What is Wero? The new European payment standard

Wero, an initiative of the European Payments Initiative (EPI), is the successor to Payconiq and will become the new standard for QR payments in Europe. The payment solution is already available in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, and will soon be available in other countries as well.

Payconiq becomes Wero: what stays the same?

Payconiq and Payconiq GO will automatically transition to Wero or Bancontact payment solutions without any action required on your part. For you as a merchant, operations will remain the same:

• Your QR code will not change.
• No additional fees: the pricing conditions remain identical.
• To pay digitally, customers scan the QR code on the sticker, cash register, payment terminal, invoice, or smartphone.
• Customers pay as usual with Wero or Bancontact, their banking app, or the Bancontact app.

What will change in 2026?

From day 1: you will notice this change immediately

Payconiq payments will be replaced by Wero and Bancontact payments. Depending on the payment method chosen by the customer, you will receive payments via both channels using your existing QR code.

Changes during 2026

• Foreign customers can easily pay digitally using the QR code thanks to Wero's pan-European coverage.
• You will receive new marketing materials free of charge (the existing stickers will continue to work).
• Payconiq will disappear as a brand. 'Bancontact Payconiq Company' will become 'Bancontact Company'.
• The Payconiq GO app will be renamed Bancontact Pro (for merchants who enter amounts manually on a smartphone or tablet).
• The merchant portal will be replaced by Bancontact Pro.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Wero for merchants

Are there any additional costs associated with switching to Wero?

The name change has no impact on operating and transaction fees. You will use Wero under the same pricing conditions.

Will my Payconiq QR code change when I switch to Wero?

Your QR code will remain the same after the name change.

Do I need to replace my QR sticker?

In spring 2026, you will receive new marketing materials, including a new QR code sticker (the QR code itself will remain unchanged), with the Wero logo to replace the old materials.

Do I need to adjust my payment terminal to use Wero?

No. The adjustment to the payment system will happen automatically in the background.

Is Wero secure?

Yes. Wero complies with the same strict security standards as Payconiq and Bancontact (including PSD2 and GDPR).

Do customers need to download a new app?

No. The Payconiq app will disappear, but customers can continue to pay with their banking app via the QR code. Belgian customers can also use the Bancontact app.