Digital banks and neobanks are the new fintech trend in the Latin American market. Through their online and mobile services, they leverage e-commerce in the LATAM markets and help to bring unbanked consumers into the formal economy.
El Buen Fin is boosting e-commerce in Mexico
For four days in November, Mexico experiences one of the most popular shopping events of the year: El Buen Fin. The phenomenon is scooping revenues from other special dates and is also spreading to Mexico’s e-commerce.
White Paper: Business Expansion into Brazil, Mexico and Chile
Our free white paper looks in depth at the cultural, logistical and financial information you need to expand your business into Brazil, Mexico or Chile.
Mobile gaming in Brazil likely to reach USD 400 million by 2023
Smartphones have given Brazilians the freedom to play anywhere and anytime. Therefore, this option is triggering a demand for casual games and a shift in the gamers’ demographics. In Brazil, revenues keep increasing, unveiling the potential of casual games.
The rising use of cards in Uruguayan e-commerce
Like many Latin American countries, Uruguayan e-commerce has traditionally been dominated by cash-based transactions. However, a rise in the use of cards, often facilitated by installments, is changing the face of Uruguayan online purchases.
DDP vs DDU: All you need to know about shipping goods from abroad
International e-commerce merchants can opt to deliver physical goods through two methods: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) or Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU). We look at the argument for both and explain what each entails for your business.
What is the difference between the tourism and the commercial dollar in Brazil?
Did you know that there are two types of exchange rates when dealing with USD in Brazil? International merchants, in order to avoid any hidden costs, should be aware of the differences between the commercial and the tourism rates when selling online.
Colombia’s e-commerce continues to show a promising growth
The efforts that Colombia has been making to present an ascending line of economic growth are paying off. The International Monetary Fund declared that the country’s economy is gaining a momentum and there has also been a sharp rise in e-commerce sales.
Why a localized checkout could net you more repeat customers in LATAM
It costs seven times as much to get a new customer as it does to retain an old one. Streamlining and localizing your checkout process may be the single easiest way to keep Latin American consumers returning to your business.
Say WhatsApp! and engage with your customers in Brazil
It’s the leading mobile messaging app in Brazil and it has changed the way Brazilians communicate with each other. The astonishing impact of WhatsApp in everyday life highlights the importance of using it as a marketing tool to engage with customers.