In the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of global commerce, Latin America stands out as a region of particular interest and complexity when it comes to payment methods. With a diverse mix of economies ranging from emerging markets to more developed financial systems, the tapestry of payment preferences and innovations across this vibrant region offers a unique view into the challenges and opportunities of catering to Latin American consumers and businesses. As digital transformation accelerates, understanding the nuances of payment methods in Latin America is essential for stakeholders looking to navigate this promising yet intricate market.
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Data for today’s episode is provided by Javelin Strategy & Research’s Report: Latin American Payments: The Emerging View From South of the Border
Top 4 Payment Methods in Latin America Used at Least 5 Times per Month
- 77% – cash
- 72% – debit card
- 64% – credit card
- 53% – digital wallet
Source: Accenture 2022 Global Consumer Payments study
About Report
Latin America—as a region and as ground being seeded for the future of payments—is vast, diverse, and resistant to attempts to bring it into homogeneity. The region encompasses around two dozen countries with their own currencies, monetary policies, histories, and trajectories with regard to financial infrastructure and development. Amid these variables, a new age in payments is rising, being marked by instant payments, greater financial inclusion, and an atmosphere that is conducive to disruption by fintech startups, as well as by a lagging approach to data capture and leverage.
This Javelin Strategy & Research report looks at the changing payments landscape through those lenses, outlining the broad trends afoot in Latin America and the factors that have made it an area both teeming with payments innovation and facing significant hurdles to overcome.
