Aim for a broader array of payment options and less red tape: there's plenty of progress to be made yet
Victoria Maier Drives Change in European Payment and Banking Sector
Victoria Maier, the Head of DACH at Trustly, is leading the charge in the European payment and banking industry. With a background in fintech and a passion for innovation, Maier is convinced that fintechs are not just a small rebellion, but could spark a revolution in banking.
Maier joined Trustly in December 2024, filling a gap left by other account-to-account providers in the DACH region. Prior to her role at Trustly, she worked at Klarna and Booking.com, gaining valuable experience in the fintech industry.
In her current position, Maier is responsible for driving the business in the DACH region. She is a firm believer that fintechs are an important catalyst for change in the payment and banking industry. Maier aims to bring more European payment methods to the forefront and encourage banks to improve their user experience.
When it comes to her personal finances, Maier is tech-savvy. She usually only carries her smartphone with her and pays with Apple Pay, even at supermarket checkouts. Her three favorite finance apps are Trade Republic, N26, and Oskar.
The team at Payment & Banking, where Maier works, aims to deliver deeper insights and actively shape the payment, banking, fintech, crypto, and digital asset industries. Operating as an independent economic hub, they research and analyze key topics in these industries. Maier's vision for the future of the European payment and banking industry is not yet widely published or spoken about, but her work at Trustly is already making a significant impact.
Trustly, the company Maier works for, is the largest provider of open banking solutions by payment volume, with nearly 100 billion US dollars in 2024. The team at Payment & Banking, which includes founders, investors, consultants, and editors, is dedicated to shaping the future of the finance and fintech industries.
In her free time, Maier networks with other women in the payment and banking industry to address discrimination. She believes that banks and fintechs will continue to coexist, each driving the other to change. Despite her busy schedule, Maier remains committed to driving change and innovation in the European payment and banking sector.
Fintechs, driven by Victoria Maier's innovative approach, could revolutionize the finance and business sectors within the European payment and banking industry. In her personal finances, Maier leverages technology by primarily using her smartphone and apps like Trade Republic, N26, and Oskar for transactions.
