Kiwi.com & dLocal to expand payment options in Africa, Asia, & LATAM

By Gloria Mathias

dLocal, the cross-border payment platform, has announced a partnership with Kiwi.com, a global travel tech company. This collaboration supports Kiwi.com’s global reach by enabling seamless payment solutions in burgeoning regions worldwide.

Kiwi.com made an impact in the travel industry by championing affordability, convenience, and accessibility for travellers worldwide. At the core of this is the company’s focus on making payments hassle-free for everyone, including customers in emerging markets. By introducing a wide array of local payment methods, Kiwi.com aims to streamline the payment experience for travellers across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

The partnership between Kiwi.com and dLocal unlocks a seamless payin-solution across 25 countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, and Uruguay. This versatile range of payment options includes various cards, bank transfers, mobile wallets, and other regionally preferred methods, ensuring convenience and accessibility for users in these diverse locations.

“Kiwi.com’s pioneering approach to making international travel accessible aligns perfectly with dLocal’s mission to simplify payments globally,” added Diego Halegua, Head of Account Management – EMEA at dLocal. “We’re excited to work together to improve the CX for travel purchases in emerging markets.”

Natália Ekl, Kiwi.com FinTech Manager, said, “Our partnership with dLocal not only supports Kiwi.com’s global presence but also ensures a hassle-free payment experience for travellers in many regions. Thanks to dLocal’s know-how in handling local payments, we’re able to accept a wide array of local cards and alternative payment methods (APMs) throughout the emerging markets.”