Payment methods in South America
South America payment methods are the card, wallet, bank-transfer, BNPL and cash rails that consumers in South America actually use at checkout. This page lists the 12 South America methods Payment Methods List tracks, grouped by category, with a linked profile for each rail covering how it works, who uses it and which merchants should accept it.
Last updated: July 31, 2026 · By Ale Aznar
All South America payment methods we track
| Method | Category | Region | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abitab | Voucher / cash | Latin America | Coming soon |
| Addi | BNPL | Latin America | Coming soon |
| AstroPay | Digital wallet | Latin America | Coming soon |
| Baloto | Voucher / cash | Latin America | Coming soon |
| Caixa | Bank transfer | Latin America | Coming soon |
| Davivienda | Bank transfer | Latin America | Coming soon |
| Itaú | Bank transfer | Latin America | Coming soon |
| Kash | Digital wallet | Latin America | Coming soon |
| MercadoLibre | Digital wallet | Latin America | Coming soon |
| Nubank | Digital wallet | Latin America | Coming soon |
| Parcelamento | BNPL | Latin America | Coming soon |
| SafetyPay | Bank transfer | Latin America | Coming soon |
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Frequently asked questions
What payment methods are used in South America?
The most widely accepted methods we track in South America include Abitab, Addi, AstroPay, Baloto. Coverage spans wallets, account-to-account rails, cards, BNPL and cash vouchers depending on the market.
How many payment methods does Payment Methods List track in South America?
We currently track 12 methods attributed to South America, each with its own profile page as coverage ships.
Which South America payment methods settle in real time?
Real-time account-to-account rails settle within seconds in most markets, while cash vouchers and direct debit run on a delayed cycle. Settlement timing per method is covered in each method profile.
Do merchants need a local entity to accept payments in South America?
It depends on the rail and the acquirer. Some domestic rails require a local entity or a merchant of record; others are reachable cross-border through international PSPs. Licensing notes sit inside each method profile.