Advantages

Send money quickly and easily with 

is the European solution for mobile payments in real time. You can send and receive money easily and quickly. With no detours or waiting time.  is also being used more widely for payment in online shops, with plenty of potential for expansion in the future. You too can pay quickly and directly for your online purchases – easily, securely and without any third-party providers involved.

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Advantages to you

  • Secure and fast: Send and receive money in under 10 seconds. With no detours through third-party apps or other platforms.
  • Transparent: You maintain an overview of incoming and outgoing payments in your account.
  • Simple:  works around the clock in the  – directly from account to account, even at the weekend.
  • No IBAN required: Use  with your mobile phone number or email address.
  • Pay online: You can also pay in online shops flexibly and directly with .
  • Split amounts: Split amounts with other  contacts directly in the .

1 If you are not yet using the Sparkasse’s online banking with , you can activate it easily and conveniently here: Activate online banking.

It’s that simple

How to activate  in the 

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Step 1: Install and open the app

Open the  on your smartphone. If you have not yet installed the app, download it first. You can then activate  in the app.

Activate Wero in the Sparkasse app

Step 2: Activate  in the app

Activate  in the “Send money” or “Use ” section. You will find step-by-step instructions in the next section on this page.

Ready to go in just a few steps: Activate 

Note: The procedure is shown as an example and may vary slightly depending on the mobile device or institution.

Further instructions for 

Here you will find step-by-step instructions for using  in the . The instructions will help you with the most important questions.

  • Activate : First step in the 
  • Send money with : Here’s how to send money to your destination account in seconds
  • Split amounts: Here’s how to split payments conveniently with other people
  • Pay online with : Here’s how to use  in online shops

Accept payments the professional way with 

The perfect function for all sole traders and small businesses is now available: with the PRO function from , you can accept payments reliably and quickly using a European solution. And the best part: there are no additional costs. If you link your business account with  in the , you will be given the yellow PRO mark automatically.

Cashless payments in real time

For a birthday, a date or simply for decoration – your flowers are always the perfect choice. And it’s even better when paying for them is as straightforward as possible. With , your customers can make cashless payments in real time in line according to European standards.

PRO mark builds trust

Cups, plates, dishes: you create little works of art with your own hands that your customers love to use in their day-to-day lives. But there is plenty of competition. With the PRO function from , you can set yourself apart, as the yellow PRO mark appears in the  address book for everyone to see. It’s a sign of professionalism and reliability – a clear indication that you are a serious supplier.

Automated payment reminders

Creating countless invoices for fitness courses and personal training takes up a lot of time. And that means it’s all the more irritating when the invoices are left unpaid. With the payment reminder option of the PRO function, you can save yourself time and avoid stress. The function sends push notifications at intervals of 3, 7, 14 and 28 days as reminders to those whose payment is still outstanding.

Vision

Vision

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That’s .

Sending and receiving money is faster and easier with . All services are linked directly to your current account in a wallet. This allows you to track  payments in real time at your convenience, easily and securely with . This makes  a real alternative to existing international payment methods.

Send and receive money to and from your bank account quickly and easily with  now.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about using 

What should I do if my preferred account does not appear when I log in?

If your bank account is not displayed in your profile, please restart the . If you still cannot see your account in your profile after reopening the app, please try again at a later date.

How do I link my bank account to my profile?

To link your profile to your bank account, please follow these steps:

  1. Open the and select .
  2. Enter your mobile phone number and verify it with the SMS code sent to you.
  3. Select your bank account and authorise the use of in .

You can now send and request money with .

What type of bank account can I link to my profile?

can only be linked to current accounts.

Can I add multiple bank accounts to my profile, and which account will be used for my payment request if I have set up multiple accounts in my profile?

You can add another bank account in . If you have several bank accounts linked to your profile, you can select the account from which the payment is to be made when creating the payment request. Once a payment request has been created, it is no longer possible to change the recipient account. If you still want to change it, you must cancel the request and create a new one with the bank account you want to use.

I have bank accounts with several banks. Can I link my telephone number to several accounts at different banks?

No, it is not possible to link the same telephone number to different bank accounts.

If I have multiple accounts in my profile, which account is the money that I receive through paid into?

Each account has a unique contact identifier (mobile phone number or email address) assigned to it, which you set up when you link your current account to . If, for example, the person sending you money selects your mobile phone number as the contact identifier, the money will be credited to the current account for which your mobile phone number is set up as the identifier. Each identifier can only be linked to one account.

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How fast are payments?

Your payments will be debited from your account immediately upon validation. You will usually receive payments in your bank account immediately after the payer has sent them to you. This process usually takes less than 10 seconds.

How secure are transactions with ?

To confirm a transaction, you will be asked to authenticate yourself with your PIN code, fingerprint or facial recognition.

For your own security, do not share your PIN code with anyone else. Make sure that only you have access to your phone and lock your phone with a code, fingerprint or facial recognition.

I have noticed a transaction that I did not authorise. How do I report it?

If you notice a transaction that you did not initiate, please contact the service hotline immediately.

Tel.: 0711 2204095-3

What should I do if payment by QR code is not working?

If you are unable to pay after scanning a  QR code, please follow these steps:

  1. Check that the  is up to date (please carry out an update if one is available).
  2. Close the  completely on your device.
  3. Open the  and try your payment again.

If you are still having problems with the payment, please contact the service hotline.

Tel.: 0711 2204095-3

How do I generate a QR code?

You can generate your QR code to receive money in just a few steps. Simply click on the QR code button in the ‘Request money’ section of the , then on ‘Show my QR code’.

I have sent money. Why has the recipient not received it?

If the recipient has not received your payment, please contact the service hotline.

Tel.: 0711 2204095-3

Can I send a payment request to anyone?

Yes, you can send a payment request to anyone who uses . The other person must be located in a country where is available in order to create a profile. In addition, your contact’s bank must offer as a payment solution.

For how long is a payment request valid?

A payment request is valid for 30 days. If your contact does not complete your payment request within 30 days, the request will be cancelled.

Split an amount with

How many people can split an amount using the “Split amount” function?

The maximum number of people among whom an amount can be split is 20.

Is there a minimum amount for the “Split amount” function?

The minimum amount that users can split is EUR 1.00.

Can the “Split amount” function also be used to split cash payments, external outgoings and transactions that have not yet been posted, or is a posting on the list of transactions a prerequisite?

Yes, that is an option. Cash payments or external expenditure can be split among several people via the “Request money” function – you do not already have to have a transaction posted on your list of transactions for this.

Paying with  in online shops

Can be used for payments to online retailers?

is initially available as a payment method for selected online retailers – both in apps and on the web. Other retailers and platforms will be coming on board step by step.

What are the limits for transactions?

There is a daily limit for payments, which is set by your Sparkasse. Various maximum amounts may apply – for sending money to other people, for example, and for payments to online retailers. The exact amounts can be found in the List of Prices and Services of your Sparkasse, or you can ask your Sparkasse directly. In addition, there is a maximum amount for real-time transfers. Please note that the available limit depends on the transaction limit of the account linked to .

How do I pay online with ?

One-off payments in online shops can be made in real time with . Simply select as your payment method in the shop.

  • On a desktop, you will see a QR code. Scan the QR code to approve the payment on your smartphone.
  • On a mobile device, you will be forwarded directly to payment approval in the when you select .

Payments to  contacts with the PRO mark

Some contacts appear with the PRO mark next to them on my contact list. What does that mean?

 contacts with the PRO mark (referred to as  PROs) are people who have linked to their business account. They could be freelancers, for example, or sole traders. Transactions involving them also have the PRO mark next to them in the activity summary.
Transactions between private individuals and transactions between private individuals and those with a business account are processed in exactly the same way from a technical point of view. There is no difference as far as the conditions of use, blocks, limits, etc. are concerned.

What are the benefits of the PRO mark?

The PRO mark shows that the person in question uses  for their business and helps to create trust and clarity when making  transactions. Users with the PRO mark ( PROs) can send payment reminders at regular intervals in the form of push notifications, reminding those with outstanding invoices that the payment has not yet been received. The PRO mark will also provide the basis for future functions such as invoicing, small business payments and tax allocations.

I have a business account. How do I get the PRO mark?

When you activate a new business account, that account is automatically given the PRO mark. For all business accounts already set up for , the PRO mark can be awarded retrospectively.

Send and receive money to and from your bank account quickly and easily with  now.

Customer service

For general or technical support, please call the telephone number:

0711 2204095-3

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