If you’re selling online in Latin America and still thinking of alternative payment methods (APMs) as a “nice-to-have,” 2026 will be an uncomfortable year. In reality, APMs already power nearly half of regional eCommerce volume — 46% in 2024, with a clear path to 51% by 2027 driven by digital wallets and account-to-account (A2A) payments.¹

For decades, cross-border payments have been built on systems designed to ensure stability, security and global reach, in an economic reality where money moved in defined cycles and markets were more regionally concentrated. Those systems remain the backbone of global finance today. Banks, correspondent networks and established rails like SWIFT continue to e...

In the world of global commerce, "one size fits all"a is a recipe for friction. For high-growth merchants, the ability to choose how and where they receive their funds is just as important as the payment methods they offer their customers. At Bamboo, our infrastructure is built to provide maximum optionality. While our traditional banking rails offer industr...

Latin America’s extended holiday season creates a final wave of cross-border demand — and a strong foundation to start 2026 ahead of the curve. For global merchants, December isn’t just the end of the holiday season; in Latin America, it’s often one of the most dynamic and rewarding periods of the entire year. Cross-border demand stays strong well beyond Bla...

Latin America is entering a new phase of digital commerce. Not the explosive, pandemic-driven spike, but a more stable, scalable growth cycle fueled by mobile adoption, diversified payment methods and the rise of digital services across the region. According to PCMI, the region is on track to reach USD 1 trillion in e-commerce volume by 2027, with 25% YoY gr...

Think about this: you’re shopping online, paying a bill or sending money to a family member late at night. Rather than waiting minutes (or even until the next banking day) your payment is confirmed in seconds. That’s the shift Bre-B is bringing to Colombia. Developed by Colombia’s Central Bank, Bre-B is a real-time payment rail designed to make money movemen...