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Digital Payments Set to Capture Two-Thirds of LatAm Online Sales
Digital Payments // June 17, 2025

Latin America’s financial landscape continues its digital transformation as digital payments rapidly displace traditional cash transactions, signaling a new era for commerce and financial inclusion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Mercado Pago to Apply for Banking License in Argentina Amid Regional Expansion
News // May 28, 2025

Mercado Pago, the FinTech unit of Mercado Libre, plans to apply for a banking license in Argentina to expand the service offering of its digital model in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Coinbase Gets Green Light for Debut in Argentina
Cryptocurrency // January 28, 2025

It’s all systems go for Coinbase to launch in Argentina after regulators in that South American nation gave their approval for the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange to begin operating there, the company said Tuesday (Jan 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Ualá Eyes Banking Expansion After $2.75 Billion Valuation
Investments // November 11, 2024

Argentina’s Ualá has reportedly raised $300 million, valuing the FinTech at $2.75 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Digital Payments Set to Capture Two-Thirds of LatAm Online Sales

June 17, 2025
Latin America’s financial landscape continues its digital transformation as digital payments rapidly displace traditional cash transactions, signaling a new era for commerce and financial inclusion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

92% of Small Businesses in Latin America Accept Digital Payments

October 03, 2024
As the digital payments landscape in Latin America rapidly evolves with nearly 600 million people generating close to $6 trillion in GDP, consumers are shifting away from cash and embracing...

Mexico and Peru to Follow Brazil’s Real-Time Payments Footsteps

June 18, 2023
Despite large proportions of unbanked households hampering real-time payments adoption in Latin America, some countries in the region are expected to see massive real-time payments growth in the coming years. ...

New Map Shows Real-Time Payments Progress in 2023

January 04, 2023
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Revolut Reportedly Acquiring Argentinian Lender Banco Cetelem

June 26, 2025
Digital bank Revolut is buying Banco Cetelem, a small Argentinian lender owned by BNP Paribas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Mercado Pago to Apply for Banking License in Argentina Amid Regional Expansion

May 28, 2025
Mercado Pago, the FinTech unit of Mercado Libre, plans to apply for a banking license in Argentina to expand the service offering of its digital model in the country. Get the...

Coinbase Gets Green Light for Debut in Argentina

January 28, 2025
It’s all systems go for Coinbase to launch in Argentina after regulators in that South American nation gave their approval for the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange to begin operating there, the...

Ualá Eyes Banking Expansion After $2.75 Billion Valuation

November 11, 2024
Argentina’s Ualá has reportedly raised $300 million, valuing the FinTech at $2.75 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...