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June 23, 2026
On the web
PayPal Cooperates with PPRO to Add 30+ Local Payment Methods, Helping Merchants Convert More International Shoppers
PPRO
"PayPal is expanding its global payments platform with the addition of more than 30 local payment methods, introduced in cooperation with PPRO, its long-standing technology provider. The expansion helps merchants better serve international shoppers by offering the payment options people already know and trust in their local markets. New additions include Swish in Sweden, MB WAY in Portugal, and BLIK Pay Later in Poland, as well as popular options beyond Europe such as Pix in Brazil."
May 27, 2026
On the web
PPRO and Coinbase Announce Strategic Collaboration to Bring Stablecoin Payments to Merchants
PPRO
"PPRO and Coinbase announced a strategic collaboration to bring a complete stablecoin payments suite to merchants and PSPs in the U.S. market. The partnership allows merchants to seamlessly accept stablecoin payments without having to manage crypto complexity directly. As one of the first movers into stablecoins, PPRO is unlocking access to 150 million stablecoin holders globally for eligible merchants."
May 20, 2026
On the web
PPRO Partners with Nubank to Enable Nupay, Unlocking Access to Brazil’s Digital Banking Ecosystem
PPRO
"PPRO announced its partnership with Nubank to provide merchants and PSPs with direct access to its native payment method, NuPay. With over 115 million customers in Brazil, NuPay enables seamless authorisation through a single click or biometric scan directly within the institution’s secure app environment. By eliminating the need to share card details with merchants, it enhances security, improves approval rates, and provides stronger protection against friendly fraud and chargebacks."
March 17, 2026
On the web
PPro Integrates Cash App Pay, Connecting Merchants With Millions of Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
PPRO
"PPRO announced that Cash App Pay is now available on its platform to merchants and PSPs operating in the U.S. This partnership enables businesses in PPRO’s network to offer a fast, mobile-first payment method that meets the expectations of digitally native American consumers and helps merchants connect with Cash App’s engaged customer base. Cash App Pay allows customers to pay directly from their Cash App balance*, linked bank account, or debit card, without needing to use a physical card."
November 5, 2025
On the web
PPRO Enables Wero for CTS Eventim, Marking the Debut of the European-Born Digital Payment Solution in the Live Entertainment Sector
PPRO
"PPRO, the leading local payments platform, has enabled Wero for CTS EVENTIM, Europe’s largest ticketing provider. In a significant milestone for Europe’s payment landscape, CTS EVENTIM has become the first major e-commerce company in Germany to integrate the new European payment solution, Wero, into its online shop. The phased introduction marks the first time Wero is being made widely accessible to Germany’s live entertainment industry."
June 17, 2025
On the web
PPRO Adds Pix Automático to Its Local Payments Platform to Serve the Booming Brazilian Subscription Market
PPRO
"PPRO announced the launch of Pix Automático on the PPRO platform, on day one of the Central Bank of Brazil’s live rollout. Pix Automático, developed by the Central Bank of Brazil, allows consumers to authorise recurring payments such as subscriptions, utilities, and memberships with a single upfront consent. This eliminates the need for manual approvals with each transaction, reducing friction and improving retention in the payment journey."
February 24, 2025
On the web
PPRO Announces Its Partnership With EPI to Enable Unified Payments for European Consumers Through Wero
PPRO
"PPRO has partnered with European Payments Initiative (EPI) to secure Principal Membership of Europe’s newest payment method, Wero. Wero, EPI’s mobile-first wallet and instant account-to-account payment solution transforming and standardising how Europeans pay, is currently available to consumers for P2P transactions in Germany, France and Belgium."
May 24, 2024
On the wires
PPRO Partners With Afterpay to Offer a Buy Now, Pay Later Payment Solution to US Consumers
PPRO
"PPRO has announced its partnership with BNPL provider Afterpay. This will enable US, Europe, China and Hong Kong-based e-commerce merchants and PSPs to sell directly to US consumers using Afterpay."
April 23, 2024
On the web
PPro Expands Its Local Payments Offering to the US
PPRO
"PPRO, the leading local payments platform, has announced its entry into the US market enabling global payment service providers (PSPs) and merchants to reach millions of US consumers via a single API."
May 4, 2023
On the web
Fintech Unicorn Ppro Eyes India Expansion, Japan Entry: CEO
Nikkei Asia
"Ppro, a U.K.-based payments infrastructure provider, aims to expand its footprint in India and "actively" explore entering Japan, the company's CEO told Nikkei Asia, as the fintech unicorn sees stronger demand for cross-border payments."
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