Alternative Payment Methods in Brazil
Brazilian shoppers live on Pix and boleto, not just cards. Connect to the payment rails they trust and stop losing sales at the final step.
Supported Payment Methods
Other Methods
Why Merchants Choose EMS in Brazil for Alternative Payment Methods

All Local Rails, One Connection
Pix, boleto, local cards, and installments are unified under a single integration rather than scattered providers.

Checkout Designed to Convert
Payment flows follow how Brazilians actually shop, cutting down on abandoned carts and failed attempts.

Clear, Upfront Pricing
Fees are disclosed from the start, with no hidden reserves or unexpected charges appearing later.

Built Around Central Bank Rules
Transaction flows are structured to align with Brazil’s regulatory framework without adding friction to operations.

Settle in BRL or Elsewhere
Collect payments from Brazilian customers and settle in Brazilian Real or another currency that fits your business.

Hands-On Local Onboarding
A dedicated specialist supports you from application through go-live, not a generic support queue.
What Merchants Say
About Going Local
"Cart abandonment dropped the week Pix went live. It's now over half of our transaction volume."
Online Electronics Store
Boleto Opened New Regions
“Customers outside major cities finally had a way to pay us. That single change grew our base significantly.”
Educational Course Platform
Installments Made Us Competitive
“Card installments through local processors let us match what Brazilian competitors were already offering.”
Apparel & Footwear Brand
Fewer Payments Failed Outright
“Failed transactions used to cost us daily revenue. That problem has mostly disappeared.”
Ride-Hailing Service
A Team That Knew Brazil
“Every other provider treated Brazil like an afterthought. This team clearly hadn’t.”
Cross-Border Marketplace
Subscriptions Stopped Slipping
“Recurring Pix billing fixed a churn problem we’d struggled with for a long time.”
Digital Media Subscription Service
Three Steps to Going Live in Brazil
A straightforward path from selecting an alternative payment method in Brazil to accepting your first local Brazilian payment.

Share Your Business Details
Tell us your model, audience, and volume so we can recommend the right local payment mix.


We Configure and Test
Pix, boleto, and card integrations are set up and verified before going anywhere near live traffic.


Start Accepting Payments
Your checkout goes live and Brazilian customers begin paying through the methods they already know.
Alternative Payment Methods in Brazil , Handled End to End
Instant Pix Transfers
Brazil’s fastest-growing payment rail settles in seconds and now outpaces cards for everyday online purchases.

Boleto Bancário Support
Millions of Brazilians without credit cards still pay through this trusted, printable bank voucher system.

Local Card Acceptance
Elo, Hipercard, and installment-based credit purchases remain deeply embedded in Brazilian shopping behavior.

Automated Recurring Billing
Subscriptions and installment plans run on schedule once a customer links their preferred local payment method.
Bring Your Business Closer to Brazilian Buyers
Share a bit about your business and audience, and we’ll outline the alternative payment methods in Brazil that fit your growth plans.
Everything About Alternative Payment Methods in Brazil
Everything You Need to Know Before Starting
What payment methods do most Brazilians prefer online?
Pix leads by a wide margin, followed by boleto bancário and installment-based credit card payments through local processors.
Why does Pix matter so much for conversion in Brazil?
Pix settles instantly and requires no card details, making it the default choice for a large share of Brazilian shoppers.
How quickly can a business go live with local Brazilian payments?
Most merchants have Pix and boleto running within about a week, provided documentation and business details are submitted early.
Is a Brazilian entity required to accept these payment methods?
Not always. Many merchants accept Brazilian payments through cross-border setups without registering a local company.
Can subscription-based businesses collect recurring payments in Brazil?
Yes. Recurring Pix authorizations and card-based mandates both support automated subscription and installment billing.



