Brazil eCommerce Market

Latin America’s largest eCommerce market

Rapid growing demand for eCommerce and mCommerce, with Boleto Bancario being the #1 cash payment method in Brazil.

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Market Overview Brazil

Population - 211M

The largest country in Latin America and the world's sixth most populous country.

eCommerce - $36B

Brazil is expected to remain among the top 10 eCommerce markets globally with a projected growth of 17% through 2021.

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eShoppers - 39M

An eCommerce market with 39M eShoppers and a ticket average of $96.

Mobile eCommerce - 67%

Brazil registers 70% internet and 67% smartphone penetration.

Brazil’s eCommerce payment mix

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Domestic credit card 36 %
International credit card 24 %
Cash payments 19 %
E-wallets 14 %
Debit card 3 %
Bank transfers 3 %
Other 1 %
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Learn more about Boleto Bancario in Brazil

Gain insight into Brazil’s most relevant payment methods

Local payments, like Boleto Bancario, are essential to establish a full payment coverage in Brazil

Boleto Bancário

Boleto Bancário is the leading cash payment method – generating 19% of eCommerce sales

Boleto Bancário

Online Banking – PIX & eWallets

Large presence of local and international banks. As of November 2020, instant payment system PIX for real time transactions.

Banco do Brazil
Itaú
Bradesco
Santander
Caixa
Pix
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Credit & Debit Cards

More than 60% of Brazil’s eCommerce purchases opt for installments through local card schemes.

VISA
Mastercard
American Express
Mercado Livre
Elo
Hipercard
JCB
Aura
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Download our Brazil Country Guide

Learn everything you need to know about the eCommerce payments landscape in Brazil in our straight-to-the-point country guide.

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