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Brazil's Pix instant payments accelerate financial inclusion as an "instant economy" rapidly rises in Latin America, per EBANX Beyond Borders data


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Apr 27, 2022, 08:35 ET

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Pix instant payments in Brazil have ushered in a new "Instant Era" for online commerce in the region as of last year.
Pix instant payments in Brazil have ushered in a new "Instant Era" for online commerce in the region as of last year.

A majority of Brazilians using Pix are first-time digital shoppers – representing a 20 percent increase in sales volume for merchants using EBANX, according to the latest data analysis

CURITIBA, Brazil, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a region where about half the population still doesn't have a bank account, new payment types are unlocking the potential of the Latin American market for online merchants as the open banking movement matures there, according to a new Beyond Borders data analysis released by EBANX, the leading payments platform in Latin America that connects global companies to Latin America's consumers.

Methods such as Pix instant payments and digital wallets have paved the way to a major shift to digital commerce for Latin Americans with an increase of close to 50 percent more e-commerce users last year compared to pre-pandemic years (68% at the end of 2021 vs. 45% prior to the pandemic). This means that more than 150 million people bought online for the first time during the last two years.

“Instant payments and digital wallets are the fastest-growing means of creating broader financial inclusion and access to more goods and services purchased online in Latin America,” said Paula Bellizia, president of Global Payments at EBANX.

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"Instant payments and digital wallets are the fastest-growing means of creating broader financial inclusion and access to more goods and services purchased online in Latin America, which is one of the world's fastest-growing e-commerce markets," said Paula Bellizia, president of Global Payments at EBANX. "They're connecting more businesses with consumers, many of whom are first-time digital shoppers who desire more variety and instant gratification. And the rise of this new 'instant economy' is a vital way for merchants to unlock the huge potential of the LatAm market and grow their slice of an increasingly lucrative pie."

Latin America's digital commerce market is projected to grow 31 percent per year until 2025, an acceleration comparable to only that of Asian markets.

The open banking movement to drive a new online shopping experience

In addition to instant payments, regulators across Latin America and the world are promoting initiatives to support the development of open banking to encourage further innovation, competition, and efficiency in the financial sector – a movement that is increasing the accessibility of financial services to more significant swaths of the population. In Latin America, Brazil is once again leading the charge in open banking regulation, while countries such Mexico and Colombia are preparing its implementation for late 2022.

With open banking, users will be able to choose between products and services from multiple banks and fintechs, all in a single environment.

"Companies will have to invest even more in customer experience and satisfaction, which is exactly what the regulators want. If you want to keep your customers, you'll need to provide a good service," said Wagner Ruiz, Chief Risk Officer and co-founder at EBANX.

Alternative payments increase access and simplify shoppers' experience

As Latin America's e-commerce ecosystem matures, new types of instant payments such as Pix are ushering in a new era of closer relationships with end consumers, who expect a friendlier shopping experience, greater payment flexibility, and faster confirmation and delivery.

"Pix democratizes access to e-commerce and brings more people to the table. People who didn't have a credit card, for example, or small entrepreneurs who had no way to accept them, can now receive payments quickly via Pix," said Erika Daguani, VP of Product at EBANX.

The improvement in online shopping experience with digital wallets is also indisputable. It is another of the most quickly adopted payment methods in LatAm today, after growing to 11.5 percent of the region's total digital market in 2021. "Digital wallets are easy to use, mobile-friendly, don't require the shopper to have a bank account, and let them make immediate purchases with instant notification with just a touch of a button," Daguani added.

A new era of instant payments has arrived, led by Pix

At EBANX, Pix has been growing at about 40 percent per month during the last year, helping to increase its customers' user base and gaining consumer preference in nearly half of their online purchases.

According to the latest Beyond Borders data analysis, a majority of Brazilian consumers using Pix are first-time digital shoppers. The study found that 62 percent of EBANX's customers who paid with Pix had not made any other online purchases on that website or app over the last year. Their purchases represented 40 percent of all Pix volume for merchants using EBANX, and a 20 percent increase in sales overall.

Today, 98 percent of Pix transactions are carried out by mobile phones, which represents around 70 percent of the volume of the new payment method, according to data from the Central Bank of Brazil obtained by EBANX. The share of mobile phones grows every quarter, demonstrating the ease of use and adoption of the new mobile payment.

"It's fascinating to see how consumers massively migrated to Pix in less than a year. This shows a high level of trust in a new, digital payment method. For Latin America, this is transformative," said Daguani.

The cross-border opportunity in Latin America

In this rapidly changing market, there is one niche with an even more intense acceleration: cross-border e-commerce. International online purchases in Latin America will move around US$45 billion in 2022, according to data from Beyond Borders. That annual growth rate is expected to reach 35 percent by 2025, which is four percentage points above the 31 percent growth forecast for the overall e-commerce market in the region. The presence of international players in Latin America, paired with the recovery and resumption of the tourism sector, is expected to boost cross-border business.

In some Latin American countries, such as Colombia, Chile, and Mexico, international online sales are growing well above domestic e-commerce revenues, uplifting the market as a whole. In Mexico, the second largest economy in Latin America and the number one trading partner with the U.S. in the world, the jump in cross-border commerce was 59 percent in 2021 compared to a 28 percent increase for local e-commerce sales.

"It is undoubtedly a great opportunity for global companies who want to expand into Latin America," said Bellizia.

To download the new Beyond Borders study (in Portuguese), visit: https://business.ebanx.com/pt-br/resources/beyond-borders-2022

About EBANX
EBANX is the leading payments platform in Latin America, connecting more than 35,000 global and regional companies with customers from one of the fastest-growing digital markets in the world. The company was founded in 2012 with the mission of giving access for Latin Americans to purchase from international e-commerce merchants. With powerful proprietary technology and infrastructure, combined with the deepest knowledge in Latin American markets, EBANX allows companies with local or international operations to connect with hundreds of payment methods in different countries. EBANX goes beyond payments, increasing sales and fueling seamless purchase experiences for companies and consumers. For more information, visit https://business.ebanx.com/en/

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LatAm's e-commerce market is forecast to grow 31 percent per year through 2025, an acceleration comparable only to that of Asian markets.
LatAm's e-commerce market is forecast to grow 31 percent per year through 2025, an acceleration comparable only to that of Asian markets.
The adoption and use of debit cards and digital wallets in Latin America accelerated since 2018.
The adoption and use of debit cards and digital wallets in Latin America accelerated since 2018.
Old habits are still prevalent. Last year, cash-based payments represented nearly 10 percent of total online purchase volume in Latin America.
Old habits are still prevalent. Last year, cash-based payments represented nearly 10 percent of total online purchase volume in Latin America.
Pix instant payments are driving more m-commerce in Brazil as a majority of transactions are taking place on mobile vs. desktop devices using Pix.
Pix instant payments are driving more m-commerce in Brazil as a majority of transactions are taking place on mobile vs. desktop devices using Pix.
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LatAm's e-commerce market is forecast to grow 31 percent per year through 2025, an acceleration comparable only to that of Asian markets. The adoption and use of debit cards and digital wallets in Latin America accelerated since 2018. Old habits are still prevalent. Last year, cash-based payments represented nearly 10 percent of total online purchase volume in Latin America. Pix instant payments are driving more m-commerce in Brazil as a majority of transactions are taking place on mobile vs. desktop devices using Pix. EBANX logo

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