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Brazil
Region: LATAM
Currency: BRL
Last updated: 2025-12-01
Launch first
- 1. Pix Instant bank transferHigh adoption; materially improves conversion for local buyers.
- 2. Cards InstallmentsSupport installments if you sell higher-AOV goods or services.
- 3. Boleto Cash voucherUseful for underbanked segments; settlement is slower.
Operational notes
- Refund expectations differ by method; Pix refunds behave differently from card chargebacks.
- Instant settlement for Pix; vouchers and some card flows can take days.
- Local tax and compliance requirements may affect onboarding with some providers.
Methods
All supported method types
Bank transfer / Instant rails
- Pix — instant, high adoption
Cash vouchers
- Boleto — slower settlement, useful for underbanked customers
Cards
- Visa / Mastercard — consider installments support and local acquiring
Wallets / BNPL
- Local wallets — depending on segment
- BNPL — category and risk dependent
Next step
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