Jena, October 06, 2026. The city of Jena is expanding its digital payment offerings and is among the nationwide pioneers in introducing the European payment system Wero. Citizens can now pay for selected administrative services online using this method.
- Introduction: Launch date was September 21, 2026
- Payment method: Wero (in addition to credit card)
- Portal: service.jena.de/de/dienstleistungen
- Responsible: Department 2, City Treasury, Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland, S-Public Services
Specific administrative services available immediately
The implementation of the new system aims to make digital application processes more user-friendly and practical for everyday use. Initially, this applies to municipal online services with high demand:
- Applications for resident parking permits
- Civil registry information
- Simple and extended registration certificates
- Internet-based vehicle registration and deregistration via the i-KfZ portal
Outlook on digital services by the end of the year
The expansion of digital infrastructure will continue in the coming months. Further online application processes are expected to be integrated towards the end of 2026. Plans include integration via the Thuringian application system for administrative services (ThAVEL) for the issuance of certificates from existing civil status registers, such as birth, marriage, death, and civil partnership registers. This expansion is linked to the upcoming ePayBL 4.0 upgrade.
Background on Wero
The European digital payment system Wero was launched in the autumn of 2025 and is supported by numerous major banks and credit institutions. By integrating it into municipal portals, Jena demonstrates how administrative services are being adapted to modern requirements for secure and direct digital payment options.
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New payment option for citizen services
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