Mercado Pago

Mercado Pago is a digital payment platform that enables online payments, money transfers and digital wallet services across Latin America through bank accounts, payment cards and stored balances.

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2003

Founded

Countries

Currencies

Uruguay

Headquarters

Overview

Mercado Pago is a fintech platform launched in 2003 by Mercado Libre to facilitate secure digital payments for consumers and businesses across Latin America. Originally developed as the marketplace's payment solution, it has evolved into one of the region's largest financial ecosystems, offering digital wallets, online checkout, QR code payments, peer-to-peer transfers, merchant acquiring and financial services.

Within the iGaming industry, Mercado Pago is increasingly accepted by licensed online casinos and sportsbooks operating in several Latin American markets. Players can fund their gaming accounts using stored wallet balances, linked bank accounts or payment cards, benefiting from fast transactions, robust security and a familiar payment experience. Its extensive regional presence makes Mercado Pago an attractive payment option for operators targeting Latin American audiences.

Payment Types & Security

Payment Types

E-wallet

Security Features

•Two-Factor Authentication
•Tokenization
•End-to-End Encryption
•Biometric Authentication
•Fraud Monitoring

Availability

Available In

Latin America

Casino Availability

Accepted by many licensed online casinos and sportsbooks serving players across Latin America, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay.

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