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May 9, 2025
On the web
dLocal Expands PayPal Partnership to Unlock Payments in 40 New Markets
TechAfrica News
"dLocal announced an expanded relationship with PayPal to offer businesses access to payment processing and local payment methods in more than 40 new untapped emerging markets. By leveraging dLocal’s platform, global customers of PayPal Enterprise Payments, previously known as Braintree, can now easily accept cards and process local and alternative payment methods across Latin America, EMEA, and APAC markets without needing to establish local entities."
May 6, 2025
On the web
dLocal and PayPal Expand Access to Local Payments Across Emerging Markets
dLocal
"dLocal announced an expanded relationship with PayPal to offer businesses access to payment processing and local payment methods in more than 40 new untapped emerging markets. By leveraging dLocal’s platform, global customers of PayPal Enterprise Payments, previously known as Braintree, can now easily accept cards and process local and alternative payment methods across Latin America, EMEA, and APAC markets without needing to establish local entities."
March 20, 2025
On the web
dLocal and Belmoney Partner To Transform Cross-Border Remittances Across Key Emerging Markets
dLocal
"dLocal announced a strategic partnership with Belmoney, the first Remittance-as-a-Service (RAAS) provider in Europe. dLocal enables Belmoney to facilitate cross-border payouts, leveraging over 900 local and alternative payment methods (APMs), such as credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and instant transactions in Bangladesh, Ecuador, Peru, and Pakistan—along with digital wallets like OPay in Nigeria and GCash in the Philippines and expansion into markets like China."
March 13, 2025
On the web
dLocal and Coda Announce Global Strategic Partnership to Expand Gaming Payment Streams in Emerging Markets
dLocal
dLocal has announced a strategic partnership with Coda, a leader in digital content monetization. This partnership strengthens Coda's ability to deliver innovative payment solutions by expanding access to trusted local payment methods, unlocking new monetization opportunities for gaming publishers worldwide, with a strong presence in Latin America.
January 7, 2025
On the web
dLocal, Latin America’s Answer to Stripe, Wins UK License in Global Expansion Push
CNBC
"dLocal has acquired an authorized payment institution license from the Financial Conduct Authority. The license will allow the firm to start onboarding merchants in the U.K. for the first time. It is targeting both domestic U.K. businesses as prospective clients, as well as global companies with a presence in the U.K."
December 18, 2024
On the web
Uruguay Payments Provider DLocal Explores Sale, Sources Say
CNA
"DLocal, a Latin American payments provider with a market value of about $3.6 billion, is exploring options including a potential sale, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. Montevideo, Uruguay-based DLocal, which counts buyout firm General Atlantic as its largest shareholder, is working with Morgan Stanley to gauge takeover interest from potential acquirers, the sources said, requesting anonymity as the discussions are confidential."
December 6, 2024
On the web
Spreedly and dLocal Partner
Asset Servicing Times
"Spreedly and dLocal have partnered to expand the companies' collaboration beyond Latin America into Africa and APAC. The expanded partnership will allow customers to access dLocal's alternative payment methods (APMs) and the Spreedly's payment ecosystem in these high-growth regions."
October 24, 2024
On the web
dLocal and Fourvenues Partner to Enable Seamless Payment Experiences in Entertainment
dLocal
"dLocal, the leading cross-border payment platform specializing in high-growth markets, announced its partnership with Fourvenues, management software designed for the entertainment industry. The partnership will help Fourvenues expand across Latin America (LATAM) and Southeast Asia, with further expansion planned for the Middle East."
September 19, 2024
On the web
dLocal Partners With Moneygram to Expand Leading International Payment Services in High-Growth Markets
dLocal
dLocal announced a strategic partnership with MoneyGram. The partnership will help MoneyGram continue to expand its high-demand services into new markets across APAC & EMEA, with future expansion plans for LATAM, further enhancing the company’s digital receive capabilities.
August 15, 2024
On the web
dLocal Partners With iTransfer to Enhance Cross-Border Payments in Volatile Emerging Markets
TechAfrica News
"dLocal announced its strategic partnership with iTransfer, a prominent cross-border payments company with a significant presence in EMEA, Latin America, and APAC."
August 7, 2024
On the web
dLocal and itTransfer Team up to Advance Cross-Border Money Transfers in Key Emerging Markets
dLocal
"dLocal announced its strategic partnership with iTransfer, a prominent cross-border payments company with a significant presence in EMEA, Latin America, and APAC."
May 16, 2024
On the web
dLocal and Deel Strengthen Partnership With Expansion to 12 New Countries
dLocal
"dLocal announced the expansion of its partnership with Deel, a leading global HR and payroll platform with a partnership expansion that includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam in Asia, as well as Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates in the EMEA region."
April 9, 2024
On the web
dLocal and Papaya Global Forge Partnership to Support Complete Workforce Payments Globally
dLocal
"dLocal announced its strategic partnership with payroll and payments platform Papaya Global joining forces to enable companies to easily handle workforce payments globally, including across emerging markets."
March 21, 2024
On the web
dlocal and Ebury Expand Partnership to Offer Efficient Payment Solutions in Africa’s Largest Markets
GlobeNewswire News Room
"dLocal announced its strategic partnership with Ebury, a leading global fintech company aiming to transform payment solutions unlocking opportunities across Africa's largest markets."
October 26, 2023
On the wires
dLocal for Platforms Brings Cashless Solution to inDrive Brazil
Business Wire
"inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has added a new payment solution to its app in Brazil thanks to dLocal, a technology-first payments platform enabling global enterprises to connect with billions of consumers in emerging markets."
October 24, 2023
On the wires
dLocal and ACE Money Transfer Partner to Facilitate Instant and Convenient Remittances in APAC and EMEA
Business Wire
"DLocal Limited has partnered with ACE Money Transfer, a UK-based online international remittances service provider, to strengthen payout services across APAC and EMEA."
August 15, 2023
On the web
Latin American Payments Provider DLocal Explores Potential Sale
Yahoo Finance
"DLocal Ltd., a provider of payments services to businesses in emerging markets, is exploring options including a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter."
July 21, 2023
On the web
dLocal Licensed by Brazil’s Central Bank as Payments Institution
Fintech Finance
"This license, roughly equivalent to the European e-money issuer license, allows dLocal to accept deposits from the public, manage e-wallets, and participate directly in Brazil’s payments systems including Pix. Additionally, dLocal becomes a “Payments Transactions Initiator”, enabling it to access Brazil’s new Open Banking Initiative as well as initiating third-party Pix payments."
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