dLocal
dLocal: A cross-border payment platform combining local payins, payouts, settlement, and controls. Ranked #20 of 72 in Payment Processing Software by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for cross-border businesses using local payment rails.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forCross-border businesses using local payment rails
- Payment methodscredit cards, debit cards, local bank transfers, cash payments, digital wallets, mobile money, real-time payments, buy now pay later
- Founded2016 · Montevideo, Uruguay; incorporated in the Cayman Islands
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Accepts cards, wallets, cash, bank transfers, and local rails
- Combines payins, payouts, multi-currency settlement, and reconciliation
- Supports recurring payments, tokenization, smart routing, and fraud controls
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a tailored commercial proposal
- Payment-method availability varies by country and configuration
- Payout schedules are customized rather than standardized
Our verdict on dLocal
dLocal provides payment processing infrastructure for global enterprise merchants selling in emerging markets. Its Payins product supports local card and alternative payment acceptance through a single API or hosted checkout, while Payouts sends funds to workers, customers, sellers, and partners. The platform covers Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, with payment links, recurring and tokenized payment flows, marketplace payment capabilities, dashboards, settlement, and reconciliation. It is best suited to cross-border businesses that need local payment rails across multiple markets.
The platform’s breadth is its main strength. Payment methods include credit and debit cards, local bank transfers, cash payments, digital wallets, mobile money, real-time payments, and buy now pay later. Businesses can collect, convert, and settle multiple currencies, while payouts can move through bank transfers, wallets, mobile money, cash, and real-time rails. Smart routing, retries, fraud controls, and 3D Secure address payment operations, and reporting and reconciliation tools support ongoing payment management. Integrations include Shopify, Google Pay, and Tiendanube, alongside web and API access.
According to the vendor’s pricing information, dLocal uses a contact-sales model rather than standard published platform pricing. Commercial proposals are tailored to each business, while payment-method availability and payout schedules vary by country and merchant configuration. That structure may suit organizations with complex regional requirements, but businesses seeking transparent self-serve pricing should compare alternatives. Choose dLocal when local acceptance, international settlement, and multi-rail payouts matter more than a simple payment setup; choose a narrower provider when your needs are limited to a small set of markets or standard payment methods.
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dLocal fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Payment methods | credit cards, debit cards, local bank transfers, cash payments, digital wallets, mobile money, real-time payments, buy now pay later |
| Recurring billing | Yes |
| Payment links | Yes |
| In-person payments | Not verified |
| Multi-currency support | Yes |
| Payout schedule | Custom |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | PCI DSS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Enterprise, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Shopify, Google Pay, Tiendanube See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | dlocal.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
dLocal integrations
dLocal lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Shopify
- Google Pay
- Tiendanube
Alternatives to dLocal
- Stripe PaymentsA broad payment platform for developers building scalable, multi-channel payment products.9.4
- PayPal PaymentsA broad payment stack with a free entry point and wide market coverage.9.3
- AdyenBroad global payment coverage with transaction-based pricing and extensive platform tools.9.2
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