dLocal, a cross-border payment platform, has formed a strategic partnership with Kiwi.com, a global travel technology company. Kiwi.com is committed to making travel more affordable and accessible, with a particular emphasis on streamlining payment processes for travelers around the world. The company focuses on enhancing the payment experience for customers in developing regions by incorporating a wide range of local payment methods, targeting areas such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Through this partnership, Kiwi.com and dLocal will offer a seamless payment solution across 25 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, India, and South Africa, among others. The available payment options will range from cards and bank transfers to mobile wallets, reflecting the preferences of users in these diverse markets.
dLocal officials stated that their collaboration with Kiwi.com aligns with their mission to streamline global payments. They also emphasized that this partnership will enhance the customer experience for travel-related transactions in emerging markets.
In turn, representatives from Kiwi.com highlighted that the partnership not only supports Kiwi.com’s global footprint but also improves the payment process for travellers in various regions. They mentioned that dLocal’s expertise in local payment handling allows Kiwi.com to accept a broad spectrum of regional payment methods.
Kiwi.com, a global travel technology company headquartered in the Czech Republic, employs around 1,000 people worldwide, according to an official press release. The company's algorithm conducts billions of price checks daily, offering users optimized route options and pricing.
dLocal is a payment provider that bridges global merchants with consumers in emerging markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Through its 'One dLocal' platform, the company delivers a unified solution with a single API, platform, and contract, allowing international businesses to manage payments, payouts, and fund settlements across multiple regions without the need to work with separate processors or establish multiple local entities.